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How Mamata Banerjee Fared In Her 15 Year Rule

How Mamata Banerjee Fared In Her 15 Year Rule

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Under the TMC, Bengal has seen expansion of welfare, but not big-ticket private investment.

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.

HUL Reports 21% Jump in Q4 Profit to Rs 2,994 Crore, Driven by Strong Volume Growth and Strategic Divestment

HUL Reports 21% Jump in Q4 Profit to Rs 2,994 Crore, Driven by Strong Volume Growth and Strategic Divestment

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) reported a 21 per cent increase in its March quarter consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 2,994 crore, primarily driven by higher volumes and a significant gain from the divestment of its stake in Nutritionalab.

Kerala Offers Congress Golden Chance; Will It Deliver?

Kerala Offers Congress Golden Chance; Will It Deliver?

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Kerala's voters are sophisticated, educated, and unforgiving. They have once again made it clear that no government is entitled to remain in power. The Congress would do well to remember this, points out Ramesh Menon.

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.

Rs 1,000 Crore Tax Refunds Expected Before New I-T Law

Rs 1,000 Crore Tax Refunds Expected Before New I-T Law

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

'We want to clear these pending refunds so that no issues arise once the new I-T Act takes effect.'

Budget 2026: What Mutual Fund Industry Wants...

Budget 2026: What Mutual Fund Industry Wants...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Among its 27 recommendations for the Union Budget is this: It has suggested that equity investments held for more than one year and up to three years should be taxed at 12.5 per cent on gains exceeding 2 lakh in a financial year.

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.

'Call Me': Lalit Modi Slams SRH Over Pakistan Signing

'Call Me': Lalit Modi Slams SRH Over Pakistan Signing

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The signing of Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed by Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred auction has ignited controversy, drawing criticism from figures like Lalit Modi and Sunil Gavaskar due to the historical exclusion of Pakistani players from the IPL and concerns over financial contributions to Pakistan.

1 in 3 Decade-Old Tax Cases Still Unheard

1 in 3 Decade-Old Tax Cases Still Unheard

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

'Tax cases are technical in nature... Many high courts do not have a tax bench, which also contributes to the delay.'

Have you filed your Income Tax?

Have you filed your Income Tax?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

Alert: Have you filed your Income Tax?

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.

Income tax conducts searches at premises linked to TN minister Balaji

Income tax conducts searches at premises linked to TN minister Balaji

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Income tax authorities on Friday launched coordinated searches across different locations in Tamil Nadu linked to state Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji, police sources said.

I-T Bill Restores Tax Benefits For Religious Trusts

I-T Bill Restores Tax Benefits For Religious Trusts

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'If a charitable or religious trust sells a capital asset -- such as land, buildings, shares -- and makes a capital gain, it can avoid paying tax on that gain if it reinvests the proceeds in another capital asset for its charitable purposes.'

'Global Uncertainties Are Of A Magnitude We've Never Seen Before'

'Global Uncertainties Are Of A Magnitude We've Never Seen Before'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'Global uncertainty is something which definitely occupies the minds of officials when we are preparing for the Budget.'

Budget 2026's tax proposals weave a strategic vision

Budget 2026's tax proposals weave a strategic vision

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The proposals outlined in Budget 2026-27 represent a carefully crafted, multi-year strategy designed to strengthen India's big bets on the path to Viksit Bharat 2047, says Sameer Gupta.

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...

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.

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.

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.

'Can I Claim HRA, Home Loan Benefit If...?'

'Can I Claim HRA, Home Loan Benefit If...?'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

rediffGURU T S Khurana answers readers' personal income tax queries

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.

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.

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.

'Biggest Single Danger Is If Remittances Come Down'

'Biggest Single Danger Is If Remittances Come Down'

Rediff.com13 May 2026

'At the first sign of real trouble, that money will move. There will be a run.'

ICICI Bank's Q4 consolidated net profit rises 9.28% to Rs 14,755 crore

ICICI Bank's Q4 consolidated net profit rises 9.28% to Rs 14,755 crore

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

ICICI Bank reported a 9.28 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 14,755 crore for the March quarter of FY26, primarily driven by a nearly 90 per cent reduction in provisioning. The bank's executive director, Sandeep Batra, noted strong asset growth but expressed caution regarding the geopolitical situation in West Asia.

SC seeks Centre's response on plea against anonymous political donations

SC seeks Centre's response on plea against anonymous political donations

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea challenging the validity of a provision of the Income Tax Act that allows political parties to receive "anonymous" cash donations below Rs 2,000.

Pilot Claims Vijayan and Modi Follow Similar Political Approaches

Pilot Claims Vijayan and Modi Follow Similar Political Approaches

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

AICC general secretary Sachin Pilot has accused Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of following similar political approaches to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging a tacit understanding between the CPI(M) and the BJP in Kerala.

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.

What Budget 2026 Means For Taxpayers

What Budget 2026 Means For Taxpayers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The Budget offers a limited-time regularisation window with clear thresholds, defined payments, and immunity from penalty or prosecution.

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. . .

Income tax: What to expect in the Budget

Income tax: What to expect in the Budget

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

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

Income tax deductions that you must not miss

Income tax deductions that you must not miss

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

Knowledge of the income tax laws is indispensable. There may be tax deductions available that you may not be aware of.

'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

New Income Tax Bill by next fiscal

New Income Tax Bill by next fiscal

Rediff.com4 Mar 2005

A new comprehensive Income Tax bill will be drawn up by the next fiscal end to clean up complex and archaic laws, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said on Friday.

'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.