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PM assures public sector banks of zero interference

PM assures public sector banks of zero interference

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

At the retreat, PSBs had suggested the government cut its stake in these entities to less than 51 per cent over a period of time and empower the boards of individual banks.

No questions on source of funds under PMGKY, says govt

No questions on source of funds under PMGKY, says govt

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

The disclosures will enjoy immunity from wealth tax, civil and other taxation laws but there will be no immunity from FEMA, PMLA, narcotics and black money laws.

So much for tax compliance under GST

So much for tax compliance under GST

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Deadline ends, after two extensions and only 70% file detailed return for July

Brick-and-mortar billionaires back on Forbes rich list

Brick-and-mortar billionaires back on Forbes rich list

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Top 100 billionaires see their wealth rise 10%; top 20 account for half of total wealth of top 100.

Reach out to innovators, help them with funds: Prez to banks

Reach out to innovators, help them with funds: Prez to banks

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

There are about 5.7 crore small entrepreneurs.

Why India's exporters are worried

Why India's exporters are worried

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

As the liquidity crunch reaches crisis levels and getting tax refunds remain a big headache, exporters saw orders fall by 15 per cent till October.

Karnataka polls over, petrol, diesel prices hiked

Karnataka polls over, petrol, diesel prices hiked

Rediff.com14 May 2018

With this increase, diesel prices have touched a record high while petrol is at a 56-month peak.

Banks Board Bureau to be set up in 4 months: FinMin

Banks Board Bureau to be set up in 4 months: FinMin

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

It will be headed by Secretary, Department of Financial Services.

GST: From 'Gabbar Singh Tax' to a strong tax-compliance tool

GST: From 'Gabbar Singh Tax' to a strong tax-compliance tool

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

The opposition parties vehemently criticised the new 'one nation, one tax' system having four different rates instead of a single rate adopted in some countries including the UK and Singapore.

With an eye on job creation, MSMEs set to get a boost in Budget

With an eye on job creation, MSMEs set to get a boost in Budget

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Monetary incentives under Skill India to small entrepreneurs, capital infusion into technology fund to help businesses expand operations

I-T dept asks officers to place info request to tax havens

I-T dept asks officers to place info request to tax havens

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The note guides taxman to avoid seeking voluminous details.

Google, Panasonic, Suzuki among 100s of firms hit with 'unrealistic' GST notice

Google, Panasonic, Suzuki among 100s of firms hit with 'unrealistic' GST notice

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

Top firms get GST notices on credit claims on Friday; replies sought within hours.

GST revenue at Rs 92,283 cr gets a bumper start

GST revenue at Rs 92,283 cr gets a bumper start

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

So far, 38.38 lakh taxpayers accounting for 64.42 per cent of the total businesses, who had registered in July, filed returns.

Finmin directs taxman to quote email, phone no in e-notices

Finmin directs taxman to quote email, phone no in e-notices

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The step had been taken to lend the required 'authenticity' to electronic communications.

Over Rs 16,000-cr undisclosed income detected in 20 months

Over Rs 16,000-cr undisclosed income detected in 20 months

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

635 declarations of illegal wealth were made in the 3-month compliance window.

Why keeping petroleum out of GST is bad news

Why keeping petroleum out of GST is bad news

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Petroleum being out of the goods and services tax initially will create some anomaly as tax credit on some of the inputs to oil industry may not be given, said revenue secretary Hasmukh Adhia.

Goyal runs finance ministry, but Jaitley's watching

Goyal runs finance ministry, but Jaitley's watching

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

While Arun Jaitley remains part of the decision making process, Piyush Goyal, who was given additional charge on May 14, attends cabinet meetings and takes the day-to-day decisions.

GDP growth hits 2-year high of 8.2% in Q1

GDP growth hits 2-year high of 8.2% in Q1

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The previous high in quarterly GDP growth was recorded in the January-March quarter of 2015-16 at 9.3 per cent.

Govt can't waive tax on Vodafone, Cairn

Govt can't waive tax on Vodafone, Cairn

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

UK oil explorer Cairn Energy is facing a tax demand of Rs 10,247 crore and Vodafone over acquisition of 67% stake in the mobile business owned by Hutchison Whampoa in 2007

'Global markets see uncertainty but India still a bright spot'

'Global markets see uncertainty but India still a bright spot'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

'Whatever happens in any part of the world affects us.'

What ministers are doing to control soaring food prices

What ministers are doing to control soaring food prices

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The country had imported 5.5 million tonnes of pulses last year.

Which actress earns more than SRK, Aamir, Amitabh?

Which actress earns more than SRK, Aamir, Amitabh?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

No, it's not Anushka Sharma!

Will Jaitley present his 6th full Budget next year?

Will Jaitley present his 6th full Budget next year?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

A K Bhattacharya lists three reasons why Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will most likely present a full Budget on February 1, 2019.

PSU banks to raise Rs 1 trillion from markets in four years

PSU banks to raise Rs 1 trillion from markets in four years

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Gross NPA of PSBs at the end of March quarter stood at 5.20 per cent, against 5.63 per cent in December.

CBI unearths 339 shell companies used to divert Rs 2,900 crore

CBI unearths 339 shell companies used to divert Rs 2,900 crore

Rediff.com7 May 2017

CBI sources said the shell companies were allegedly being used by the suspects to divert loan funds meant for specified purposes, creating fake invoices, and 'round-tripping' of funds to evade taxes and generate black money.

Delhi records worst air quality after Diwali due to bursting of crackers

Delhi records worst air quality after Diwali due to bursting of crackers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

In a gross violation of a Supreme Court order, people in several cities burst firecrackers until at least midnight, two hours after the 10 pm deadline. Loud bangs rent the air in New Delhi.

Indian economy needs $800 bn annually for 7% growth

Indian economy needs $800 bn annually for 7% growth

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

India needs $800 billion (Rs 50 lakh crore) annually if the economy is to grow at 7 per cent, Financial Services Secretary Hasmukh Adia said.

Govts should give up control in banks: McKinsey

Govts should give up control in banks: McKinsey

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

In the policy banks, the government can have 100 per cent stake, McKinsey said.

'Budget is not the last word on PSU banks' recapitalisation'

'Budget is not the last word on PSU banks' recapitalisation'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Arun Jaitley addressed a post-Budget press conference.

Two Indian companies and 10,000 kg gold!

Two Indian companies and 10,000 kg gold!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Of the 11,000 kg imported between July 1 and August 9, around 90 per cent was brought in by two business groups which took advantage of the favourable reduction in tax incidence under GST, routing their imports through Korea.

GDP grows 7.7% in Q4, remains ahead of China as fastest growing economy

GDP grows 7.7% in Q4, remains ahead of China as fastest growing economy

Rediff.com31 May 2018

The previous high GDP growth of 8.1 per cent was recorded in April-June quarter of 2016-17.

Why Jaitley's fiscal deficit math is turning more difficult

Why Jaitley's fiscal deficit math is turning more difficult

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

On the revenue front, the finance ministry was expecting higher proceeds from non-tax revenue.

FinMin to meet PSU banks to review stalled projects

FinMin to meet PSU banks to review stalled projects

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The Finance Ministry has called a meeting of heads of public sector banks to clear stalled projects.

Small businesses can now avail loans from MUDRA

Small businesses can now avail loans from MUDRA

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana can lend between Rs 50,000-Rs 10 lakh to small entrepreneurs.

Govt may pare stakes in some banks to 33%

Govt may pare stakes in some banks to 33%

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

The government is considering a proposal to privatise some state-owned banks in phases.

GST: Good news in offing for small taxpayers

GST: Good news in offing for small taxpayers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Inter-state supply may come under GST composition

Sensex recovers 117 points on gains in telecom, oil stocks

Sensex recovers 117 points on gains in telecom, oil stocks

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

The broader Nifty of National Stock Exchange scaled the 10,200 mark intra day before closing at 10,184.85, showing a sizeable gain of 38.30 points, or 0.38 per cent.

Infosys gets a month to fix GSTN glitches

Infosys gets a month to fix GSTN glitches

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Group of ministers to review progress every fortnight.

India to get details of Swiss bank accounts from Sept 2018

India to get details of Swiss bank accounts from Sept 2018

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Switzerland will not share details about accounts held prior to September 2018.

Tax dept will not hound small depositors: Jaitley

Tax dept will not hound small depositors: Jaitley

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Only cash deposits of over Rs 250,000 in bank accounts will be scrutinised by the tax department and in case of mismatch with I-T returns, tax plus 200 per cent penalty would be levied