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Indian cos positive about 2008: Survey

Indian cos positive about 2008: Survey

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

According to KPMG survey, BRIC nations are more optimistic about growth in 2008 than US.

Ever faced sexual harassment in the office?

Ever faced sexual harassment in the office?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

Have you ever faced sexual harassment in the workplace? Share your experiences and advice regarding the issue with our readers.

Financial services: India hires more than UK

Financial services: India hires more than UK

Rediff.com25 May 2007

India has outpaced United Kingdom in financial services recruitments with organisations in the space hiring over 5,000 people last year, however, the country is facing a severe crunch of appropriate skills required, a latest KPMG study says.

India a 'fraud haven,' says report

India a 'fraud haven,' says report

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

Terming the country as a 'fraud haven' with about 60 per cent of the firms having detected frauds in past two years, global consultancy major KPMG on Tuesday. Making the situation even worse, at least 5 per cent companies have had losses exceeding Rs 10 crore and more than double of them have estimated the hit on their bottom lines in the range of Rs 1 crore to Rs 10 crore, KPMG said citing its 'India Fraud Survey Report 2008.'

The REAL story behind zero #MeToo cases

The REAL story behind zero #MeToo cases

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Audit firms such as KPMG believe zero complaints may be an indicator of the lack of requisite mechanism to allow for such reporting

Is sugar an essential commodity?

Is sugar an essential commodity?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

Is sugar an essential commodity like your daily staples of wheat, rice and pulses? Well, the sweet commodity should not be included in the list of essential commodities by the government, says a new study by consulting firm KPMG.

Kerala moves ahead with rebuilding exercise

Kerala moves ahead with rebuilding exercise

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

As part of the fund mobilisation move, the cabinet decided to seek financial aid from abroad through non-resident Keralites, from major cities in the country and also from educational institutions in Kerala.

More Indians searching for govt jobs: Google

More Indians searching for govt jobs: Google

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

E-commerce job queries have been increasing as well.

IT, pharma firms have lion's share biz travel spend

IT, pharma firms have lion's share biz travel spend

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Apart from IT and pharma, the lead spenders in travel are construction, automobile and metals and mining companies and together these sectors accounted for 82 per cent of business travel spend in India in 2015, up from 78 per cent in 2013.

Tacit warning for investors based in tax havens

Tacit warning for investors based in tax havens

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

The Central Board of Direct Taxes recently notified rules under which an entity based in a 'notified jurisdictional area' will have to give an undertaking to share information in a prescribed format.

Which films are coming up on OTT? Find out!

Which films are coming up on OTT? Find out!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Prime was the first to grab streaming rights for seven titles for an estimated Rs 300 crore.

India most preferred banking destination

India most preferred banking destination

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

India is emerging as one of the most preferred private banking destinations at a time when the global private banking and wealth management industry is witnessing a boom in the mergers and acquisition activity, a KPMG report has said.

MFs, alternative investment funds may come under ambit of new tax norms

MFs, alternative investment funds may come under ambit of new tax norms

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The Finance Act, 2020, has inserted a sub-section, mandating a seller to deduct tax equal to 0.1 per cent of sale proceeds if the value of goods sold exceeds Rs 50 lakh in a financial year.

Five points that scare India Inc

Five points that scare India Inc

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

One key provision is the taxation of indirect transfers when shares of foreign entities change hands.

Indian women golfers set to make history at LPGA event

Indian women golfers set to make history at LPGA event

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Aditi, Diksha, Tvesa to play at Ladies Scottish Open.

Five firms in race for Iran pipeline

Five firms in race for Iran pipeline

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

India ranks 11th in Corp Tax survey

India ranks 11th in Corp Tax survey

Rediff.com22 May 2006

A three per cent reduction in corporate tax during this year helped India remarkably improve its ranking by five notches in the KPMG Corporate Tax Rate Survey 2006.

Budget 2021: Gross tax revenues likely to get back on track in FY22

Budget 2021: Gross tax revenues likely to get back on track in FY22

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

While the tax-to-GDP ratio of 9.88 per cent has been assumed for FY21, the same as last year, when it touched a decadal low, for FY22 a ratio of 10.7 per cent has been assumed, an average of the last five years.

IT to drive entertainment sector

IT to drive entertainment sector

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

How will Saks Fifth Avenue tweak its strategy for India?

How will Saks Fifth Avenue tweak its strategy for India?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Saks sells luxury brands such as Jimmy Choo, Giorgio Armani, and Tod's, besides premium brands such as Fila and Puma.

Industry readies for retail FDI

Industry readies for retail FDI

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

In India, taxes on cars are among the highest

In India, taxes on cars are among the highest

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Cars and two-wheelers attract 28% GST and a cess in the range of 3-22%, taking the effective tax rate to up to 50%.

Reliance gets on WhatsApp to connect buyers to stores

Reliance gets on WhatsApp to connect buyers to stores

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries has started a limited test use of WhatsApp to connect customers to grocery stores, days after Facebook decided to invest USD 5.7 billion in digital assets controlled by the company. JioMart, an e-commerce venture of Reliance Retail, "has already started interacting with customers on WhatsApp for grocery orders" in Navi Mumbai, Thane and Kalyan, Credit Suisse said in a report.

LIC plans credit card foray

LIC plans credit card foray

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

India's biggest infrastructure projects

India's biggest infrastructure projects

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

India has seen rapid progress in various big-budget infrastructure projects.

'High fiscal deficit is a matter of concern'

'High fiscal deficit is a matter of concern'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

K R Girish, partner, KPMG India Tax and Regulatory Services, speaking on the Indian Union Budget 2009 at Asia Society in New York.

Dream 11 founders: Fantasy sports champs

Dream 11 founders: Fantasy sports champs

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Following their passion paid off for Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth with their fantasy sports platform Dream11 entering the unicorn club with a valuation of over $1 billion.

'It was a 'no drama' Budget'

'It was a 'no drama' Budget'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Arun Kumar, partner-in-charge, KPMG US India Practice, delivering his views on the Indian Union Budget 2009 at Asia Society in New York.

How RBI's tough rules impact audit companies

How RBI's tough rules impact audit companies

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The central bank's tough new rules spell major changes in the competitive landscape for financial services audits.

Obama nominates Indian-American to key administration post

Obama nominates Indian-American to key administration post

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Kumar joined KPMG in 1995 as a Finance Management Leader and from 2005 until his retirement in September 2013 he led the firm's West Coast Finance Management Consulting practice.

World's 10 most innovative new city projects

World's 10 most innovative new city projects

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

These city projects promise better urban living conditions.

India hedges its bets as Asia embraces casinos

India hedges its bets as Asia embraces casinos

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Many Indians bet on cricket and other sports at offshore websites.

Why Indian students DON'T want to go to Trump's US

Why Indian students DON'T want to go to Trump's US

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

The hostile environment towards outsiders under the Trump government is a major reason, say experts.

Countries that don't have any income tax at all

Countries that don't have any income tax at all

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Here's a list of countries with no personal income tax.

Great projects that will change the face of 10 cities

Great projects that will change the face of 10 cities

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

The revamp of cities to offset hectic pace of urban living is the idea behind these mega projects.

PwC, Deloitte keep TOP spots in global audit market

PwC, Deloitte keep TOP spots in global audit market

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

There have been almost no year-on-year changes in market share within the Big Four.

How fraud has grown in India over the years

How fraud has grown in India over the years

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Let's take a look at how fraud has grown in the country.

30 nations that are best geared for economic change

30 nations that are best geared for economic change

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Around the world, countries, businesses and institutions are undergoing unprecedented change with new challenges and opportunities every day. Keeping this in mind, KPMG's study 2012 Change Readiness Index assesses these countries' on their ability to manage change and cultivate opportunity in the future.

'If we are importing buckets, something is wrong'

'If we are importing buckets, something is wrong'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Interview with Richard Rekhy, chief executive officer of KPMG India.