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NCLT Mumbai okays demerger of Vedanta into 5 distinct entities

NCLT Mumbai okays demerger of Vedanta into 5 distinct entities

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The Mumbai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Tuesday gave its approval to Vedanta Limited's demerger proposal, clearing the way for the group to reorganise its operations into five distinct, sector-specific entities.

Now, check your income tax refund status online

Now, check your income tax refund status online

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

With the click of a mouse you could now check the status of your income tax refund online. The Income Tax department has introduced online availability of information regarding one's tax refund.

Scared of filing income tax return? Here's help

Scared of filing income tax return? Here's help

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

You don't need to be intimidated by the thought of filing tax returns

All about the new income tax return form

All about the new income tax return form

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Income Tax Return forms in India are like the Golmaal series of movies. Every two years there is a new one.

A skewed income tax law in India!

A skewed income tax law in India!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

Individuals now need to mention a unique transaction number against every tax deducted at source entry.

Income Tax dept dismisses Nokia's appeal

Income Tax dept dismisses Nokia's appeal

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Authorities have put forward a tax demand of Rs 2,080 crore.

High cost of capital constraining private investment, growth

High cost of capital constraining private investment, growth

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

India's high cost of capital due to relatively shallow corporate bond markets, limited institutional investor depth, sovereign risk premia, and regulatory restrictions on capital flows, is a constraint on private investment and long-run growth, the Economic Survey, authored by Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran, said.

Budget 2026: Next 5 Reforms Needed To Boost Growth

Budget 2026: Next 5 Reforms Needed To Boost Growth

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Sustaining 8 per cent-plus growth rates is necessary if we are to reach high-income status by 2047, points out Amitabh Kant.

How Does Joint FD Tax Work for Married Couples?

How Does Joint FD Tax Work for Married Couples?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

rediffGURU T S Khurana answers readers' personal income tax queries.

Today IS the last day for ITR filing; no extension

Today IS the last day for ITR filing; no extension

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

The Income Tax Department has clarified that the deadline for ITR filing for Assessment Year 2025-26 is September 15 and there is no further extension as circulated on social media. In a late night post on X on September 14, the department termed "fake" a statement in circulation on social media stating that the due date of filing ITRs has been further extended to September 30, 2025.

Sitharaman introduces Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha

Sitharaman introduces Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday introduced the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which aims to provide tax exemptions to subscribers of the Unified Pension Scheme.

SC quashes parts of tribunals reforms law as unconstitutional

SC quashes parts of tribunals reforms law as unconstitutional

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court of India has struck down key provisions of the 2021 Tribunals Reforms law, citing violations of separation of powers and judicial independence. The court restored earlier directions on tenure for tribunal members.

4 steps to file your income tax return ACCURATELY

4 steps to file your income tax return ACCURATELY

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

In this article we shall discuss four preliminary steps to be taken for filing your income tax return accurately and correctly.

We must have just 2 rates of income tax

We must have just 2 rates of income tax

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

10 per cent for those who earn up to Rs 30 lakh a year and 25 per cent for those who earn more, suggests T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

ITR-1? That's your new income tax form

ITR-1? That's your new income tax form

Rediff.com24 May 2007

The new income tax returns form, ITR-1, is relatively simpler than Saral. Here is a lowdown on what salaried individuals will now have to cope with.

Income tax refund: How to get it QUICK!

Income tax refund: How to get it QUICK!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Here's the procedure of getting your income tax refund quickly which you have not been able to get within stipulated time.

Have you filed your Income Tax?

Have you filed your Income Tax?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

Alert: Have you filed your Income Tax?

Govt may not cut Income Tax rates due to fiscal stress

Govt may not cut Income Tax rates due to fiscal stress

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The government last fiscal missed its direct tax collection target, and for this financial year it has set a higher revenue mobilisation goal of Rs 13.80 lakh crore.

How will India's auto industry perform in 2026?

How will India's auto industry perform in 2026?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

After a record-breaking year, India's automobile industry is entering 2026 on a relatively strong footing, with sales growth expected in the 6-8 per cent range. The outlook is underpinned by policy support, including GST rationalisation, easing monetary conditions, and income tax relief, which together are likely to improve affordability and sustain consumer demand across vehicle segments.

What You Need To Know About New I-T Bill

What You Need To Know About New I-T Bill

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'The new Bill introduces no policy or rate changes, leaving financial planning strategies largely unaffected.'
'The considerations for choosing between the old and new tax regimes remain essentially unchanged.'

10 things to know while filing income tax returns

10 things to know while filing income tax returns

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

In order to avoid late payment, interest and penalty know these things before filing income tax returns...

'How to claim income tax refund of a deceased person?'

'How to claim income tax refund of a deceased person?'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

Filing Income Tax returns gets more complicated

Filing Income Tax returns gets more complicated

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

With filing possible only online, there is no scope for any error.

Income Tax officials search Mohanlal's residence

Income Tax officials search Mohanlal's residence

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Since the actor was busy with the shooting of Malayalam film Pranayam at Rameswaram, the IT authorities asked him to come to Kochi to record his statement today.

Smallcap To Watch Out For In 2026

Smallcap To Watch Out For In 2026

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

After two years of strong gains, smallcap stocks fell sharply in 2025, but the correction may be setting up opportunities for long-term investors.

India rejects IMF view that US tariffs will stay indefinitely, hit growth

India rejects IMF view that US tariffs will stay indefinitely, hit growth

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The Indian government has expressed its disagreement with the IMF staff's 'baseline' assumption that the 50 per cent US tariffs on its goods exports 'would remain in place indefinitely', based on which the staff pegged the country's GDP growth at 6.6 per cent this year, and pared its 2026-27 projection by 20 basis points to 6.2 per cent.

Now pay income tax through ATMs!

Now pay income tax through ATMs!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Forget the never-ending forms and the paperwork, be ready to pay your taxes at your nearest ATM

All you want to know about Income Tax

All you want to know about Income Tax

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

Check out this primer on Income Tax.

12 lakh high spenders under Income Tax lens

12 lakh high spenders under Income Tax lens

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

According to a report, while 121.1 million PAN card holders were there up to March 31, 2011, the number of tax returns filed were just 34.8 million during 2010-11.

Air, Water Purifiers: GST Council May Weigh 5% Levy

Air, Water Purifiers: GST Council May Weigh 5% Levy

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

The GST Council at its next meeting may consider a reduction in taxes on air and water purifiers as air quality across the country worsens and access to safe drinking water remains uneven.

Simple steps to e-filing income tax returns

Simple steps to e-filing income tax returns

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

The deadline for filing income tax returns is (July 31) fast approaching. While many may be filing returns through their chartered accountant, filing e-returns (electronic returns) is the fastest and more convenient.

Major changes in Income Tax Act soon

Major changes in Income Tax Act soon

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

Unveiling the reform agenda for the Budget, Finance Minister P Chidambaram has said a comprehensive law would be prepared next year to overhaul the Income Tax Act.

Income tax raid at Vicco Lab

Income tax raid at Vicco Lab

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

Income Tax department on Monday began searches at the premises of FMCG company Vicco Laboratories in Mumbai, Nagpur and Goa for alleged tax evasion.

RBI proposes to cap banks' dividend payout at 75% of net profit

RBI proposes to cap banks' dividend payout at 75% of net profit

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday came out with a draft framework on declaration of dividend by banks, as it proposed capping dividend payout to shareholders at 75 per cent of their net profit-- also called profit after tax (PAT).

ITR: 'Deadline For Updating Form 26AS, AIS?'

ITR: 'Deadline For Updating Form 26AS, AIS?'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

'High-risk remittance' data under Income Tax lens

'High-risk remittance' data under Income Tax lens

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The Income Tax Act empowers the CBDT to capture information in respect of payments to non-residents, whether taxable or not

Drowning In EMIs At 25? Here's The Fix!

Drowning In EMIs At 25? Here's The Fix!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Ask rediffGURU Reetika Sharma your insurance, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

India's net direct tax receipts down 1.3%, corporate taxes slip 3.7%

India's net direct tax receipts down 1.3%, corporate taxes slip 3.7%

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

India's net direct tax collections contracted 1.3 per cent to about 5.63 trillion as of July 10, with corporate taxes dropping 3.7 per cent and non-corporate taxes recording a fractional 0.04 per cent contraction, Income Tax department data released on Friday revealed.

Income tax: What to expect in the Budget

Income tax: What to expect in the Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Here are some of the things that we could expect form the Budget 2010 on personal income tax. . .