News for 'Permanent Account Numbers'

FinMin plans 100% I-T e-refunds

FinMin plans 100% I-T e-refunds

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Tax department plans to link PAN with the bank account number to eliminate the scope of the amount being transferred to a wrong account number.

'World hasn't forgotten Pahalgam': India rebukes Pak at UN

'World hasn't forgotten Pahalgam': India rebukes Pak at UN

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

India strongly rejected Pakistan's 'unwarranted aspersions' over United Nations processes and attempts to deflect attention from atrocities committed against children in the country and rampant cross-border terrorism, asserting that the world has not forgotten the Pahalgam attacks.

Uniform KYC Norms On The Cards

Uniform KYC Norms On The Cards

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'The committee has been constituted. Different government departments and FSDC members are part of it.'

Why Form 16 Is Important For ITR

Why Form 16 Is Important For ITR

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Form 16 contains details of salary income, deductions, and exemptions.

Sebi Eases KYC Norms For MF Investors

Sebi Eases KYC Norms For MF Investors

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Mutual fund investors no longer need to link their PAN with Aadhaar to obtain 'KYC-registered' status.

HUL MD's salary rises 3.7% to Rs 23 cr in FY25

HUL MD's salary rises 3.7% to Rs 23 cr in FY25

Rediff.com30 May 2025

HUL managing director Rohit Jawa's total remuneration in FY25 has witnessed an increase of 3.75 per cent to Rs 23.23 crore, according to the latest annual report of the FMCG major. Jawa's annual package included a salary of Rs 3.65 crore, allowances of Rs 11.45 crore, a bonus of Rs 3.78 crore and a perquisite long-term incentives of Rs 2.76 crore.

Sebi asks investors to link PAN with Aadhaar by March 31

Sebi asks investors to link PAN with Aadhaar by March 31

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday asked all investors to link their PAN with Aadhaar number by March-end for continual and smooth transactions in the securities market. The non-compliance with this would be considered non-KYC compliant, and there could be restrictions on securities and other transactions until the Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Aadhaar are linked, Sebi said in a statement.

Rs 1,500 cr incentive scheme in the works for recycling critical minerals

Rs 1,500 cr incentive scheme in the works for recycling critical minerals

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Following the disruption in the supply of rare earth or permanent magnets after China's notification on April 4, the mines ministry is planning to introduce a Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to recycle critical minerals, according to a top official.

EPFO to roll out universal A/C nos, calls for clean up act

EPFO to roll out universal A/C nos, calls for clean up act

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Employees Provident Fund Organisation is likely to issue permanent account numbers to employees.

Aadhaar, voter ID considered only for identification: EC justifies Bihar SIR

Aadhaar, voter ID considered only for identification: EC justifies Bihar SIR

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The Election Commission of India defends its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, stating it enhances election purity by removing ineligible voters. The commission addresses concerns about Aadhaar usage, emphasizing its limited role in identity verification during the SIR-2025 exercise.

Musk reinstates Donald Trump's Twitter account after poll

Musk reinstates Donald Trump's Twitter account after poll

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

'The people have spoken. Trump will be reinstated. Vox Populi, Vox Dei,' Musk tweeted on Saturday.

In a first, India's unique investor count tops 80 million: NSE data

In a first, India's unique investor count tops 80 million: NSE data

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The total number of unique investors directly investing in the stock market has surged to 80 million for the first time, with the latest 10 million additions taking place in just eight months, according to data shared by the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the country's largest bourse. "The 80 million unique PAN (permanent account number) investors correspond approximately to around 50 million unique households in India amounting to around 17 per cent households directly investing in the Indian stock market via NSE's extensive nationwide network of trading members," said the exchange. In 2021, the number of domestic households were pegged at 300 million.

'War Has No Winners, Only Losers'

'War Has No Winners, Only Losers'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'I noticed a nine-year-old child hugging another child every few minutes.' 'The two were sisters and were playing in their village when an armed gang attacked their village and set fire to it.' 'They hid together, only to witness their mother and father being killed.' 'Now, the older child is constantly comforting the younger one.'

How To Verify Fake Tax Notices

How To Verify Fake Tax Notices

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Income Tax department's online tool empowers you to verify any notice or order you receive. This free service is available to everyone, regardless of whether you're registered on the e-filing portal.

Unclaimed insurance funds higher in agent-sold policies: Analysts

Unclaimed insurance funds higher in agent-sold policies: Analysts

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The unclaimed funds within the life insurance sector are higher from policies sold by agents as against other channels like bancassurance or a digital platform, said analysts and officials from insurance companies. Unclaimed life insurance funds refer to the proceeds of insurance policies including death or survival benefits not claimed by the beneficiary or the policyholder. Bancassurance means selling an insurance product through banks.

Changes that can make 'Aadhaar' a foolproof identity

Changes that can make 'Aadhaar' a foolproof identity

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

The government has started linking Aadhaar numbers to various social security schemes and bank accounts.

NRIs yet to fully warm up to GIFT City's higher FPI limits

NRIs yet to fully warm up to GIFT City's higher FPI limits

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has permitted 100 per cent contribution from non-resident Indians (NRIs) and overseas citizens of India (OCIs) in the corpus of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) based out of Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), the country's international financial services centre (IFSC). However, the Indian diaspora is yet to fully embrace this new route. The regulator allowed this route to enhance the fund ecosystem at GIFT City and attract genuine investments from overseas Indians.

Market structure to face shorter IPO timeline test: Industry players

Market structure to face shorter IPO timeline test: Industry players

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The shift to a shorter T+3 settlement cycle for initial public offerings (IPOs) will be a big test of the domestic market structure, requiring players in the ecosystem to work harder to meet the squeezed timelines, according to industry insiders. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), has announced that the transition to the T+3 cycle will be voluntary starting next month and mandatory from December 1. The new mechanism will necessitate quicker confirmations from banks and speedy verification of permanent account numbers (PANs) for all applicants.

We will not be sitting quietly if...: Tharoor on Pahalgam attack

We will not be sitting quietly if...: Tharoor on Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday (local time) highlighted how India responded in a measured and calibrated manner towards terror bases and headquarters in Pakistan, following the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed.

Voter Deletions: RaGa's Charges Vs ECI Rebuttal: Who's Right?

Voter Deletions: RaGa's Charges Vs ECI Rebuttal: Who's Right?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Does voter deletion controversy expose critical gaps in ECI verification procedures and safeguards protecting electoral roll integrity?

ICC looking to be permanent member of Olympic Movement: Greg Barclay

ICC looking to be permanent member of Olympic Movement: Greg Barclay

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is looking to become a permanent member of the Olympic Movement following the inclusion of T20 cricket in the programme of 2028 Olympics, its chairman Greg Barclay said on Monday.

Aadhaar must for filing IT returns from July 1: CBDT

Aadhaar must for filing IT returns from July 1: CBDT

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

I-T said that the Supreme Court on Friday had only given a "partial relief" to those who do not have an Aadhaar.

E-facility to link your Aadhaar with PAN soon

E-facility to link your Aadhaar with PAN soon

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The OTP will be sent on the registered mobile number and email of the individual

PAN to be invalid if not linked with Aadhaar by March 2023

PAN to be invalid if not linked with Aadhaar by March 2023

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

The Income Tax department Saturday issued an advisory that those permanent account numbers (PAN) which are not linked with Aadhaar by the end of March next year will be rendered "inoperative". "What is mandatory, is necessary. Don't delay, link it today!" the department said in a public advisory. "As per Income-tax Act, 1961, it is mandatory for all PAN holders, who do not fall under the exempt category, to link their PAN with Aadhaar before 31.3.2023. From 1.04.2023, the unlinked PAN shall become inoperative," it said.

What Is Form 26AS?

What Is Form 26AS?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Discrepancies between Form 26AS and Form 16 can lead to an inquiry by the I-T department.

Delay in filing income tax returns may hurt your financials

Delay in filing income tax returns may hurt your financials

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

It is always adivsable to file income tax returns on time.

I-T laws that complicate your life

I-T laws that complicate your life

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Many direct taxation rules lack clarity and the rulings on these also differ from case to case.

Retail participation growing in market, say NSE, BSE

Retail participation growing in market, say NSE, BSE

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Both the exchanges tgether claim 2 million new participants this year till date.

Deportation of Bengali migrants to B'desh sparks panic in Bengal village

Deportation of Bengali migrants to B'desh sparks panic in Bengal village

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Families in West Bengal allege that Delhi Police illegally detained and deported their relatives, living and working in Delhi, to Bangladesh. They claim the deportations were based on the fact that they spoke Bengali.

Non-resident taxpayers can now manually file Form 10F till March 31

Non-resident taxpayers can now manually file Form 10F till March 31

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

The income tax department has allowed non-resident taxpayers not having PAN to file Form 10F manually till March 31, 2023, a move which would ease their compliance burden and enable them to claim lower TDS rate. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) had in July made it mandatory for non-resident taxpayers to file Form 10F electronically to claim benefit of lower Tax Deducted at Source (TDS). However, taxpayers faced problems in electronic filing of the form as the income tax portal did not allow a taxpayer who does not have a Permanent Account Number (PAN) to file Form 10F.

Deadline to link PAN with Aadhaar extended to Sep 30

Deadline to link PAN with Aadhaar extended to Sep 30

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

In June last year, the government had said that PAN has to be linked with the biometric ID by March 31.

'Judges Don't Descend From Mars Or The Moon'

'Judges Don't Descend From Mars Or The Moon'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

'The quality of justice is directly linked to the quality of judges -- if that suffers, justice delivery suffers.'

Bullion market closed over protest against PAN card requirement

Bullion market closed over protest against PAN card requirement

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The government has made PAN card mandatory from January 1.

Several unauthorised entities stopped from giving PAN card services

Several unauthorised entities stopped from giving PAN card services

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The Bombay high court has passed an ex-parte interim order restraining several entities from operating websites etc claiming to provide PAN card services on behalf of the government-owned UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited (UTIITSL) and noted such an act poses a "national level threat". A single bench of Justice Bharati Dangre, in its order of January 12, said the Union government has made it mandatory for PAN card holders to link the same to their Aadhar Card, which is an acceptable proof of identification. Therefore, any potential misuse of the licence/ authorization to issue PAN cards would be highly detrimental not only to the interest of the company but also to national interest, the HC said.

ECB interest payment: I-T dept to simplify norms

ECB interest payment: I-T dept to simplify norms

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Concern has been raised on the method of identification for providing tax credit and the requirement of a permanent account number for deduction of withholding tax. Industry had raised these two issues before a Central Board of Direct Taxes committee looking into the matter, said a senior finance ministry official.

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.

Have you filed your Income Tax?

Have you filed your Income Tax?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

Alert: Have you filed your Income Tax?

Bourses step up scrutiny of investors from Sikkim

Bourses step up scrutiny of investors from Sikkim

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Stock exchanges have increased scrutiny of investors domiciled in Sikkim, following reports of illegal routing of investments through the Northeast state to evade taxes. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has directed its trading members (brokers) to re-verify and certify investors who have declared their permanent address as Sikkim. Further, brokers have been told to maintain a vigil on the location of devices used by Sikkim-based clients for trading to ensure these are genuine investors from the region.