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Public-promoter confusion deepens with switches across companies

Public-promoter confusion deepens with switches across companies

Rediff.com24 May 2025

There have been multiple instances of the same entity appearing as both a public shareholder as well as under the promoter classification in some listed companies. And this dual-classification happened in the same quarter, according to data compiled by primedatabase.com.

Ask rediffGURU: 'Will my wife face tax issues if...?'

Ask rediffGURU: 'Will my wife face tax issues if...?'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

rediffGURU Mihir Tanna answers your income tax queries.

ASK ANIL: 'Can I claim LTCG under new tax regime?'

ASK ANIL: 'Can I claim LTCG under new tax regime?'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Missed ITR Deadline? Here's HELP!

Missed ITR Deadline? Here's HELP!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, will answer your personal income tax queries.

Taxpayers don't have to file high value deal details in ITR

Taxpayers don't have to file high value deal details in ITR

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

There is no proposal to modify income tax returns forms, finance ministry sources clarified when asked to comment on news reports that the purported statement of financial transactions expansion would result in the filing of high-value financial transactions in ITR by the taxpayers themselves.

Herald case: Political damage fear drove YI, AJL donations, alleges ED

Herald case: Political damage fear drove YI, AJL donations, alleges ED

Rediff.com23 May 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that some Congress leaders pressured individuals to donate funds to the Young Indian and Associated Journals Limited (AJL) on instructions from senior party functionaries. The ED's chargesheet in the National Herald case claims that these individuals made payments to the company "under the influence" from senior leaders who promised them "certain favours" in party politics. The chargesheet, filed on April 9 before a local court, names Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi as accused, along with five others, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The agency alleges that these donations were not made voluntarily but in expectation of political benefits. The ED also found that YI and AJL received funds from various entities through "quid pro quo" arrangements, where individuals were asked to make payments for advertisements in the National Herald in exchange for past favours from Congress leaders.

Vedanta drops cases against govt to settle retro tax dispute

Vedanta drops cases against govt to settle retro tax dispute

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Billionaire Anil Agarwal's mining group Vedanta on Monday said it has withdrawn cases in the Delhi high court as well as before an international arbitration tribunal to settle a Rs 20,495 crore retrospective tax dispute with the government. Post slapping of a Rs 10,247 crore tax demand on UK's Cairn Energy Plc for alleged capital gains made on a 2016 internal reorganisation prior to the listing of its India business, the Income Tax Department had sought Rs 20,495 crore in taxes (including penalty) from Cairn India for failing to deduct tax on capital gains made by its British parent. Cairn India was in 2011 bought by Agarwal's group and subsequently, the firm was merged with Vedanta Ltd.

Want To Invest In ELSS? Read This

Want To Invest In ELSS? Read This

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

ELSS investments require a long-term commitment of at least seven years.

TMB failed to file details of Rs 3,610 cr deals due to tech glitch

TMB failed to file details of Rs 3,610 cr deals due to tech glitch

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

After the income tax department indicated that the Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) did not provide the complete details of transactions worth up to Rs 3,610 crore, sources told Business Standard that this was due to a technical glitch. The bank has now submitted all the required documents in the past few days. According to the Income Tax (I-T) department, TMB had not submitted a statement of financial transactions (SFT) pertaining to cash deposits of around Rs 2,700 crore involving more than 10,000 accounts.

Filing tax returns? Keep these details in mind

Filing tax returns? Keep these details in mind

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

When calculating liability, check the not-so-obvious sources of income, too.

You can file tax returns on Oct 29, 30

You can file tax returns on Oct 29, 30

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

All categories of taxpayers can now file their income returns on October 29 and 30.

What The Budget Has For Senior Citizens

What The Budget Has For Senior Citizens

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

'The increase in the limit for TDS on interest to Rs 1 lakh will ensure greater cash flow in the hands of senior citizens.'

3 smart moves to catch tax defaulters

3 smart moves to catch tax defaulters

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

The income tax department has a steep collection target of Rs 9.8 lakh crore during 2017-18, rising 15.7 per cent from a year ago.

I-T dept launches new e-filing portal

I-T dept launches new e-filing portal

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

The income tax department on Monday launched a new portal e-filing 2.0, which will make online filing of returns and tax payment easier. The new portal -- www.incometax.gov.in -- replaces the 'http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in' site, and can be accessed by taxpayers in various regional languages. The income tax department also asked taxpayers to re-register their DSC (Digital Signature Certificate), update personal mobile number and email ID under 'primary contact', act on 'pending action', if any, and respond to 'outstanding demand'.

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

TAX GURU: 'What is the tax implication of Covid death money?'

TAX GURU: 'What is the tax implication of Covid death money?'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

After Cong, CPI gets I-T notice for Rs 11 cr; TMC receives 11 notices

After Cong, CPI gets I-T notice for Rs 11 cr; TMC receives 11 notices

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

They said the Left party is consulting its lawyers to challenge the notice of the tax authorities.

Beware! IT Sleuths On The Prowl

Beware! IT Sleuths On The Prowl

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The suspected undisclosed income in these cases could reach as much as Rs 15,000 crore.

Online tax system not so simple

Online tax system not so simple

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

HUL Q1 profit rises 6% to Rs 2,768 cr, sales up 5%

HUL Q1 profit rises 6% to Rs 2,768 cr, sales up 5%

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) on Thursday reported a 5.97 per cent rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 2,768 crore for the June quarter of FY26, helped by gains from a re-estimation of taxes paid in the previous year. The company had logged a net profit of Rs 2,612 crore in the April-June quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from HUL, the maker of popular brands as Dove, Lifebuoy, Lux, Lakm, and Sunsilk.

Haven't filed tax returns? You still have time

Haven't filed tax returns? You still have time

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

If belated returns are not filed till March 2014 and there is no outstanding tax, you can be charged a penalty of Rs 5,000.

ITR forms for 2020-21 give taxpayers option to choose new tax regime

ITR forms for 2020-21 give taxpayers option to choose new tax regime

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The Income Tax department has notified forms for filing I-T returns for 2020-21 fiscal, the Central Board of Direct Taxes said on Thursday. "Keeping in view the ongoing crisis due to COVID pandemic and to facilitate the taxpayers, no significant change has been made to the ITR Forms in comparison to the last year's ITR Forms. "Only the bare minimum changes necessitated due to amendments in the Income-tax Act, 1961 have been made," the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in a statement. The Income Tax returns (ITR) forms ask taxpayers if they are opting for a new tax regime.

Can file tax returns late? Not really

Can file tax returns late? Not really

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

For all those who have been slow in filing their tax returns this year or have not been able to complete the process, this extension has no impact at all.

I-T dept may make PAN mandatory for crypto investors

I-T dept may make PAN mandatory for crypto investors

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The income-tax department may make a permanent account number (PAN) mandatory for cryptocurrency investors, in line with the demat account rules for stock market transactions, according to two people privy to the discussion. At present, disclosure of crypto holdings and related gains is voluntary. If tax authorities go ahead with the PAN mandate, crypto exchanges will have to furnish a statement of financial transactions (SFT) before the income-tax department.

Sonia, Rahul conspired to usurp Rs 2,000-cr AJL assets: ED

Sonia, Rahul conspired to usurp Rs 2,000-cr AJL assets: ED

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet in the National Herald case, accusing Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi of a "criminal conspiracy" to "usurp" properties worth Rs 2,000 crore of its public company AJL by transferring 99 per cent shares for just Rs 50 lakh to their private company Young Indian. The ED has named Sonia Gandhi as accused no 1 and Rahul Gandhi as accused no 2 in the chargesheet, which was filed under various sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Mistakes to avoid while e-filing your tax returns

Mistakes to avoid while e-filing your tax returns

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

You have just three days left now for filing your income tax returns and avoid being penalised. Please avoid these 10 mistakes if you ae filing your returns online.

'No Plan To Phase Out Old I-T Regime'

'No Plan To Phase Out Old I-T Regime'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

'Going forward, the encouragement would be to move to the new tax regime.'

Modi files election affidavit; is worth Rs 3 cr, mostly fixed deposits

Modi files election affidavit; is worth Rs 3 cr, mostly fixed deposits

Rediff.com15 May 2024

As required, Modi submitted the affidavit while filing his nomination papers Tuesday as an election candidate from the Varanasi parliamentary constituency, a seat he has held twice earlier.

Filing tax returns? Keep this in mind!

Filing tax returns? Keep this in mind!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Filing tax returns is an annual mandate that tax payers have to comply with, the last date for which is in sight: July 31, 2010.

How to file tax returns diligently? 5 pointers

How to file tax returns diligently? 5 pointers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

Avoid simple mistakes to make sure that the income tax returns process is hassle-free.

'My employer deducted tax without informing me. Help'

'My employer deducted tax without informing me. Help'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

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

e-filing reports: Tax audit report mandatory?

e-filing reports: Tax audit report mandatory?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

This follows a recommendation by the Income Tax department after the Satyam accounting fraud issue broke in January following founder Ramalinga Raju's confession. I-T officials said since the returns were e-filed, there was no provision to check whether or not the tax audit reports were certified by the chartered accountant.

Income below Rs 5 lakh? You need not file returns

Income below Rs 5 lakh? You need not file returns

Rediff.com24 May 2011

The government has exempt salaried people earning up to Rs 500,000 annually from filing income tax returns.

Advance Tax Deadline Today: Who Should Pay?

Advance Tax Deadline Today: Who Should Pay?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Everyone (with some exceptions) whose estimated tax liability is Rs 10,000 or more in a financial year must pay advance tax.

Got An I-T Notice? Don't Be An Ostrich!

Got An I-T Notice? Don't Be An Ostrich!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

If you disagree with the notice, be ready to explain.

Filing tax returns? These details are a must

Filing tax returns? These details are a must

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Besides income and deductions, it is mandatory to mention some other specific details in your individual returns.

Deadline to file I-T returns for 2018-19 extended till Nov 30

Deadline to file I-T returns for 2018-19 extended till Nov 30

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

This is the fourth extension given by the government for taxpayers to file both original and revised ITRs for 2018-19 fiscal.

Late in filing tax return? Here's what to do

Late in filing tax return? Here's what to do

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Usually July 31 is the last date for filing tax returns. It is important to file the returns on time in order to avoid paying penalty.