There will be some populist announcements in Budget.
There have been demands from a section of stakeholders that the long-term capital gains tax on equities be reimposed.
It's puzzling why Indian cos keep their acquired brands out of play.
Tech major is in discussion with film-makers, sport administrators to enter the fast-growing sectors.
Simplifying the processes will lead to greater efficiencies. Bad processes will not help even if implemented well, says T N C Rajagopalan
Services attract highest foreign direct investment, despite Make in India push.
Besides the thrill of changing cars quite often, a higher tax deduction is available, experts tell Tinesh Bhasin
Group of ministers to review progress every fortnight.
India has been able to attract 40 global smartphone makers to the country -- creating at least 50,000 jobs. But GST could hurt that, discovers Ayan Pramanik.
For supply rules, the location decides where goods or services will be taxed.
'Housewives depositing cash up to a limit of Rs 250,000 need not worry.' 'It is understood that in India housewives save money which they get from their husbands for household expenses.' 'The intent of the government is not to question them.'
What can households do with the old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes? How can they find Rs 100 and smaller denominations?
The hatchback has been priced strategically at a notch above the Nano and way below the Tata Bolt.
The sale of the Lincoln House in the Breach Candy area of south Mumbai, which used to house the US consulate, to the billionaire chairman of the Pune-based Serum Institute, makes it the largest real estate deal in the country's financial capital.
The problem, say experts, is not so much the use of plastic as the lack of effort to recycle and reuse it.
Nissan and Renault say they will compete with new models, especially small cars, and by growing their dealer network.
If losses from F&O, intra-day trades are below Rs 20,000-30,000, it's best not to claim them and opt for ITR-2.
ICICI Bank has quashed rumours of favouritism, nepotism and quid pro quo. The bank clarified that while Chanda Kochhar was on the credit committee, she was not the chairperson. Videocon Chairman Venugopal Dhoot said there was no impropriety in the deal.
'The fact that you did not receive the rent through a bank will not take away the taxability of the rent in your hands.'
The government's vision of "housing for all by 2022" may turn out to be an uphill task with developers keeping off low-cost housing projects citing regulatory hurdles, high land cost and low returns making such projects "unaffordable".
CBDT circular issued last month had raised multiple taxation concerns.
Revised tax forms will be simple; stress on foreign travel and assets has been reduced
Market regulator also announces measures for mutual funds sector.
Corporate affairs ministry sending notices seeking details of fund disbursal
The impact from NELM on the Indian pharmaceutical sector is estimated to be around Rs 6,000 crore.
Some of the disclosures in the ITR form, under review at present, increases procedural hassles for expats
All the 10 accused in the case, including prime accused Satyam Computers founder and former chairman B Ramalinga Raju and his brother and Satyam's former MD B Rama Raju, appeared in the court, as per its direction.
Ola, Uber cabs face hurdles to operate legally in the capital.
CBI has also summoned a senior official of Reliance Industries Limited and a noted chartered accountant.
Robotics is making inroads into HR, but will not replace the function any time soon, experts say.
'AI will be bigger than the advent of the Internet or the harnessing of electricity.' 'India must embrace it with all its might,' says NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant.
Experts say it's not only important to get due-diligence done by an independent firm but it needs to be cross-checked, too.
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Under new government, tax office to explore ways to reduce disputes.
Largest bidder says FTIL not following correct process and MCX not extending cooperation; FTIL and MCX say cooperating fully
No mention of cab aggregators in GST bills
Have companies overlooked the impact of GST on employee benefits such as health check-up facilities, mediclaim, mobile handsets, house lease, long service awards, employee welfare schemes, and so on, asks Anita Rastogi, partner-GST and indirect tax, PwC
While riskier than debt, Sebi's stringent guidelines may ensure a safe and liquid product.
While it was technically not possible to block the deal, the tax department could resort to arm-twisting.
A salaried individual needs to file returns as a business owner if s/he has a high turnover while trading in stocks or futures & options, reveals Tinesh Bhasin.
