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Govt for discussion paper on royalty payment ceiling

Govt for discussion paper on royalty payment ceiling

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

The paper will invite comments on whether or not the royalty ceiling applicable till 2009 should be re-imposed.

India one of the most open economies today: PM to BRICS Business Council

India one of the most open economies today: PM to BRICS Business Council

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Modi said there were a slew of 'matching priorities' between the business council and that of his administration, including dismantling trade barriers, promoting skills development, establishing manufacturing supply chains and infrastructure development.

Reliance Cap eyes MCX stake, slams bourse for non-cooperation

Reliance Cap eyes MCX stake, slams bourse for non-cooperation

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Reliance Capital, the financial services arm of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group, has also listed several other concerns with regard to MXC deal.

Modi passes budget test despite lack of reform dazzle

Modi passes budget test despite lack of reform dazzle

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

The Budget loosened the reins on public spending to drive growth.

Why India Inc sees Modi's PMO as the 'mover'

Why India Inc sees Modi's PMO as the 'mover'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Corporates understand that the PMO drives all key decisions in this government.

Unsponsored ADRs, GDRs likely to get tax relief

Unsponsored ADRs, GDRs likely to get tax relief

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Budget may bring exemption for those backed by Indian securities other than shares

Will enter into talks with all neighbours to bring peace: Imran Khan

Will enter into talks with all neighbours to bring peace: Imran Khan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Khan stressed on taking austerity measures, working on tax reforms instead of taking loans, rooting out corruption.

Govt creates 'Japan Plus' to fast track Japanese investments

Govt creates 'Japan Plus' to fast track Japanese investments

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The commitment by Japan to invest $35 billion or 3.5 trillion YEN is for infrastructure sector over five years.

Budget: A milestone towards ushering in reforms

Budget: A milestone towards ushering in reforms

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

The Budget sets out a comprehensive vision.

Vodafone case: Govt not to challenge HC order

Vodafone case: Govt not to challenge HC order

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Wooing overseas investors, government on Wednesday decided against challenging the Bombay High Court decision favouring Vodafone in the Rs 3,200 crore (Rs 32 billion) tax case and adopt a similar approach in transfer pricing litigations involving other MNCs like Shell.

E-commerce in India on the wrong side of law?

E-commerce in India on the wrong side of law?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Another point of contention is the invoice issued by the e-companies.

Buying and selling a property? Here are a few useful tips

Buying and selling a property? Here are a few useful tips

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Right steps you can considerably reduce the tax outgo.

Committed to provide transparent, predictable tax regime: PM

Committed to provide transparent, predictable tax regime: PM

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

"Reform is not an end in itself. Reform for me is just a way station on the long journey to the destination. The destination is the transformation of India," he said.

Justice Ranjan Gogo sworn-in as 46th Chief Justice of India

Justice Ranjan Gogo sworn-in as 46th Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Speculation over Justice Gogoi's appointment as the next CJI arose after the court's four most senior judges, including Justice Gogoi, called a press conference in January and criticised Justice Misra on various issues.

GST: 10 to 17% fall in car prices likely

GST: 10 to 17% fall in car prices likely

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Stocks and sectors impacted most by GST.

Experts fear multiple tax slabs and cess will complicate GST

Experts fear multiple tax slabs and cess will complicate GST

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

"At present, there are two main rate slabs under which sa majority of goods are covered -- five per cent and 12.5 per cent -- which will now increase to three (five per cent, 12 per cent and 18 per cent).Will this result in multiple litigations is anybody's guess."

States oppose GST Bill over compensation, petro issues

States oppose GST Bill over compensation, petro issues

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

At a meeting of the Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers, the Centre's plan to bring petroleum goods under GST regime was opposed.

Why filing tax returns is not easy anymore

Why filing tax returns is not easy anymore

Rediff.com3 May 2018

New ITR forms indirectly force small businesses to maintain books of accounts, something that wasn't needed earlier, says Anupam Jain.

Stormy monsoon session ends, key legislations delayed

Stormy monsoon session ends, key legislations delayed

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

The stormy monsoon session of Parliament came to an end on Thursday, becoming a virtual washout and delaying legislations which could not be passed because of continuous acrimony.

'The RBI is producing less cash'

'The RBI is producing less cash'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

'The current crisis is a result of a clash between a coercive attempt by the government to justify demonetisation and rising digital transactions against the market and the economy fighting the unexpected pressure from atop.'

'World's confidence in India growing due to reform agenda'

'World's confidence in India growing due to reform agenda'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

'There is a trade in goods, a lot of tariff.'

'Something sinister in Urjit Patel's exit'?

'Something sinister in Urjit Patel's exit'?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

'Urjit Patel was not quite the picture of courage, but even he turned, he had to turn.' 'Perhaps there is something that is far more sinister than what we are aware of, which is the reason for his resigation.'

Budget: IT exemption limit may be raised to Rs 5 lakh

Budget: IT exemption limit may be raised to Rs 5 lakh

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'We have promised to ensure reduced tax rates.'

Budget 2018: Tax norms for listed stocks may be tweaked

Budget 2018: Tax norms for listed stocks may be tweaked

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

There have been demands from a section of stakeholders that the long-term capital gains tax on equities be reimposed.

Is your 'Made in India' smartphone in danger?

Is your 'Made in India' smartphone in danger?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

India has been able to attract 40 global smartphone makers to the country -- creating at least 50,000 jobs. But GST could hurt that, discovers Ayan Pramanik.

GST woes: How Surat's powerloom industry is dying a slow death

GST woes: How Surat's powerloom industry is dying a slow death

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Surat houses more than 650,000 powerlooms. Of this, at least 60 per cent have been shut since a month, a loss of Rs 900 crore, finds out Vinay Umarji.

Bad news! No capping of airfares, says government

Bad news! No capping of airfares, says government

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

India's domestic aviation market has clocked a growth rate of 22 per cent in the last one year.

Daiichi and Docomo go, but India remains a hot market for the Japanese

Daiichi and Docomo go, but India remains a hot market for the Japanese

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

While the two high-profile exits in pharmaceutical and telecom have raised concerns over regulatory hassles in the country, Japanese investors are still keen to tap into India's consumer growth story and many more merger and acquisition deals are in the offing in this space.

Decoding Union Budget 2015-16: What's in it for YOU!

Decoding Union Budget 2015-16: What's in it for YOU!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

In an online chat with readers a few hours after the Union Budget 2015-16 proposals were announced by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Sundeep Agarwal, Director, PwC India, answered related queries to help put the announcements into perspective.

Mauritius in talks to review India tax treaty

Mauritius in talks to review India tax treaty

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Mauritius is biggest route for investment into India.

Deadlock on GST continues; fingers crossed, says Jaitley

Deadlock on GST continues; fingers crossed, says Jaitley

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

The council, headed by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, will meet again on December 11 and 12 to hammer out the differences.

Markets end weak ahead of F&O expiry; FMCG, metals shine

Markets end weak ahead of F&O expiry; FMCG, metals shine

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Sensex, Nifty end the day in red ahaead of F&O expiry.

Judiciary must draw its own 'Lakshmanrekha': Jaitley

Judiciary must draw its own 'Lakshmanrekha': Jaitley

Rediff.com16 May 2016

He also underlined that activism has to be blended with restraint and there cannot be a compromise with other aspects of the basic structure in the name of judicial independence.

The real work on GST begins now

The real work on GST begins now

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

It is far from clear that this GST will have the silver bullet effect that the "pure" GST would have provided, says Mihir S Sharma.

IAS topper: 'I want to fight corruption'

IAS topper: 'I want to fight corruption'

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Meet Jasmeet Singh Sandhu who ranked third in the Union Public Service Commission exam this year.

World Bank expects India's GDP growth to reach 8% by 2017

World Bank expects India's GDP growth to reach 8% by 2017

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

India's GDP growth to reach 8% by 2017. says World Bank

Global turbulence behind market crash; fundamentals strong: FM

Global turbulence behind market crash; fundamentals strong: FM

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Attributing the stock market crash to global turbulence, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said the government and RBI were watching the situation and hoped that things will stabilise once the transient impact is over.

Implementation of tax reforms unlikely before 2016

Implementation of tax reforms unlikely before 2016

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Years of wait before DTC, GST are rolled out

Tips to make spectacular gains from few stocks

Tips to make spectacular gains from few stocks

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Since you are betting only on a few stocks, the risks are high.

Exempt port projects from MAT: Assocham

Exempt port projects from MAT: Assocham

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

To generate ample private sector interest, there is a need to introduce market-linked tariff rates.