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Want to invest in real estate market? Check out this option

Want to invest in real estate market? Check out this option

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

While riskier than debt, Sebi's stringent guidelines may ensure a safe and liquid product.

Has note ban boosted tax base? Answer is in the detail

Has note ban boosted tax base? Answer is in the detail

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

On the face of it, there could be a bump up in tax filings, but its impact on tax collections is not that straightforward

Sheena Bora Trial: The man who discovered the body

Sheena Bora Trial: The man who discovered the body

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Ganesh Dhene said there had only been two or three mango trees in the grove, from where he found the skeleton, which he specified had no flesh on it.

India Inc hails Railway Budget as pro-growth

India Inc hails Railway Budget as pro-growth

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Presenting the Narendra Modi government's maiden Rail Budget, Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda announced setting up of logistic parks and private freight terminals on PPP model.

Sky-high valuation of India's start-ups worries global investors

Sky-high valuation of India's start-ups worries global investors

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

As billions of dollars flow into India's booming online economy, some investors are beginning to fret that soaring valuations could hamper market listings.

'GST is the biggest tax reform in India'

'GST is the biggest tax reform in India'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

'GST will bring in much needed transparency and higher investments in the coming years and we hope that a few percentage points to India's GDP.'

Lower fines, but more powers to assessing officers

Lower fines, but more powers to assessing officers

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The new penalty regime could create a fresh set of complications for tax payers.

Final verdict in Satyam case on April 9

Final verdict in Satyam case on April 9

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

n February 2009, the CBI took over the investigation.

Sheena Bora Trial: What did the bodybuilder see?

Sheena Bora Trial: What did the bodybuilder see?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Something about the big car and its passengers, standing solemnly outside their vehicle, piqued the biker's interest.

India Inc is on the cusp of restructuring, say experts

India Inc is on the cusp of restructuring, say experts

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Experts said many firms had unbilled assets on their books.

Tata group's most valuable company is TCS

Tata group's most valuable company is TCS

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Tata Motors, Titan Company & Tata Steel come in at second, third & fourth slots.

Dealmakers eye poll boost for $30 billion M&As in 2014

Dealmakers eye poll boost for $30 billion M&As in 2014

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Post-elections, the pace is expected to be greater for inbound deals, which have been largely pushed back for many months now for want of better clarity on the policy stance of new government, experts said.

2014 changed the way Indians did their shopping

2014 changed the way Indians did their shopping

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The big breakthrough in e-commerce came in October when the big three of Flipkart, Amazon and Snapdeal went into an overdrive to win customers and offered pre-Diwali sales with eye-popping discounts.

Sheena Bora Trial: Dog breeder Doglis takes the stand

Sheena Bora Trial: Dog breeder Doglis takes the stand

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

'Quite the raconteur, much to the dismay of Courtroom 51's CBI Special Judge Jayendra Chandrasen Jagdale, Christopher 'Doglis' Marquis, a Bandra dog-breeder who was Prosecution Witness No 57 and a panch or witness, seemed to move into the witness box with glee, embellishing every answer that he gave to the lawyers' questions with a variety of additional details.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

How Big Bazaar lost its way online

How Big Bazaar lost its way online

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Three years after launching Big Bazaar Direct, Future group CEO Kishore Biyani's enthusiasm for online ventures has been tempered by growth concerns

If you are posted abroad, tax filing is complex

If you are posted abroad, tax filing is complex

Rediff.com16 May 2016

If you were deputed abroad, filing income tax can be tricky.

GST delay to cast shadow on Budget

GST delay to cast shadow on Budget

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Consensus seems a problem before the current session of Parliament ends.

Move over Maggi, Nestle will sell pet food. Woof!

Move over Maggi, Nestle will sell pet food. Woof!

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Can Nestle go beyond Maggi? While recovery in the March quarter has been led by the popular noodle brand, the company hopes for a different revenue mix in five years.

Sheena Bora Trial: And the skeleton surfaces...

Sheena Bora Trial: And the skeleton surfaces...

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Shivade then asked if the skeleton finally came out of the ground in many parts. It was difficult not to gasp aloud at that revelation. Bhagat said that was true.

Small city routes hold big potential for Indian airlines

Small city routes hold big potential for Indian airlines

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Air travel penetration in India remains small in global terms, with 0.04 annual trips per capita against 0.3 in China and more than two in the United States.

SC seals Sasikala's fate in 8 minutes, sends her to prison

SC seals Sasikala's fate in 8 minutes, sends her to prison

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

The apex court's decision, which was handed down in eight minutes, has dashed any hopes for the Jayalalithaa aide to become CM.

Some tax treaties could be overridden by GAAR

Some tax treaties could be overridden by GAAR

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

GAAR will not override the recently revised double taxation avoidance agreements with Mauritius and Singapore.

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I suspected murder'

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I suspected murder'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Many pictures showed The Skeleton Named Sheena. For the purpose of the photographs, the skeleton had been re-assembled and looked straight at the camera.

FDI clarifications may slow down investor movement

FDI clarifications may slow down investor movement

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The stipulation that new front-end stores will have to be set up will impact M&A in the sector.

Redevelopment compensation is not taxed

Redevelopment compensation is not taxed

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Cooperative societies get more tax benefits as compared to individual house owners.

Can Indian IT do away with offshore delivery tag?

Can Indian IT do away with offshore delivery tag?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Sikka's regret over lack of strategic talk with clients hints at larger problem

RBI relaxes norms for non-resident investors

RBI relaxes norms for non-resident investors

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

In yet another step to attract foreign money, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed non-resident investors to acquire shares of listed Indian companies through stock exchanges under the foreign direct investment (FDI) scheme.

RBI may cut rate by 25 basis points

RBI may cut rate by 25 basis points

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

RBI may cut rate by 25 basis points

Sheena Bora Trial: Was the Mukerjeas' car cleaned that day?

Sheena Bora Trial: Was the Mukerjeas' car cleaned that day?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Though on the face of it appeared Pasbola was asking a series of odd questions that would be difficult for anyone to answer, there was, it gradually emerged, it seemed, a method to the questioning. Somehow, somewhere instinctively, Pasbola knew there was something not right with Riyaz's account.

GST roll-out may be delayed, admits FinMin

GST roll-out may be delayed, admits FinMin

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

A slew of challenges that are yet to be resolved include the lack of consensus between the Centre and states over the GST exemption threshold limit, dual control over scrutiny and assessment

Platform deals see a big push from investors

Platform deals see a big push from investors

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Decision to build or buy a platform is a function of price but buyouts are helping large investors create a medium and influence outcomes.

Tech sector wants faster policy implementation

Tech sector wants faster policy implementation

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Though the party's pre-poll promises include increasing the focus on technology, this isn't a new idea.

GST aftermath: Government mulls pruning tax exemption list

GST aftermath: Government mulls pruning tax exemption list

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

The list of exempted goods from central excise duty has shrunk from 400 items in 2011-12 to 300 now.

Double-taxation: Experts seek clarification from Jaitley in Budget

Double-taxation: Experts seek clarification from Jaitley in Budget

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Despite a temporary relief, foreign investors still see the sword of double-taxation hanging above their hard earned returns.

10 risks of mobile banking transactions

10 risks of mobile banking transactions

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Risks are increasing with 55 times increase in such transactions over the past three years, says a Assocham-PwC report

Cash may no longer be king as e-money emerges new ruler

Cash may no longer be king as e-money emerges new ruler

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

The proposed ban on cash transactions above Rs 3 lakh may hit luxury goods, jewellery sales and real estate.

Sheena Bora Trial: And Peter says goodbye...

Sheena Bora Trial: And Peter says goodbye...

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Dramatic minutes like the sentencing by a judge or a round of artful cross examination hog all the attention in a courtroom. But more noteworthy and infinitely more memorable are the human moments -- Like when a brother and sister hug before a judge. Or the steady support between a husband and a wife in court.

How to ensure your bank account remains safe

How to ensure your bank account remains safe

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

With cyber criminals becoming savvier by the day, learning how to safeguard yourself is imperative.

Budget 2016: List of 300 duty-free items could shrink

Budget 2016: List of 300 duty-free items could shrink

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Excise exemptions may be whittled in Budget to offset higher govt salaries, pensions

Tax net: Foreign portfolio investors caught in a bind

Tax net: Foreign portfolio investors caught in a bind

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

At least 200 investors have to furnish financial statements