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Analysts say rail budget high on vision; but can push up costs

Analysts say rail budget high on vision; but can push up costs

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Prabhu's maiden Railway budget is high on vision.

Simple tips to prevent Aadhaar misuse

Simple tips to prevent Aadhaar misuse

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Don't share information over phone with anyone. Use only official apps. Keep Aadhaar locked unless needed.

They acquire, they own but don't bring these home

They acquire, they own but don't bring these home

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

It's puzzling why Indian cos keep their acquired brands out of play.

PE investments fall 50% in first 6 months

PE investments fall 50% in first 6 months

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Unlike last year, investors turn cautious on e-commerce sector.

Sebi toughens norms for managing liquid MFs

Sebi toughens norms for managing liquid MFs

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

To make sure liquid schemes reflect the underlying portfolio risks, Sebi has said all debt papers with maturity of 30 days or more to be marked to market. Earlier, fund houses didn't have to do so for securities that had less than 60-day maturity.

Budget: What it has for middle class tax payers

Budget: What it has for middle class tax payers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

FM proposed rationalisation of various tax exemptions.

What makes these 10 companies the best to work for in India

What makes these 10 companies the best to work for in India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

A friendly working environment, special healthcare facilities, flexible work hours, work from home options, support and camaraderie among the team members keep employees highly motivated in these 10 companies.

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 Council gives relief to builders of under-construction residential projects

GST Council gives relief to builders of under-construction residential projects

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The move will help address apprehensions as well as potential disputes on various computational and transitional issues such as the loss of input credits and pricing that were bound to arise on account of the change.

Tatas, Birlas, Ambanis take discount e-tailers head on

Tatas, Birlas, Ambanis take discount e-tailers head on

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

VCs have been especially bullish about India.

Donating shares to temples isn't tax-efficient

Donating shares to temples isn't tax-efficient

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Whether you give stocks held for more/less than a year, benefits are nominal; donating cash is better.

FM proposes separate ITR form for expats

FM proposes separate ITR form for expats

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Some of the disclosures in the ITR form, under review at present, increases procedural hassles for expats

Law panel wants tax benefits to Hindu Undivided Family abolished

Law panel wants tax benefits to Hindu Undivided Family abolished

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The recommendation, if implemented, is likely to face opposition from the government's key support base among Hindu traders and businesspersons.

Insurance IPOs will be hot in 2017

Insurance IPOs will be hot in 2017

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

With at least three IPOs in the offing this year, stock market investors have a lot to look forward to.

'Growth will fall to 6.7% in Jan-Mar'

'Growth will fall to 6.7% in Jan-Mar'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Slight recovery in growth is expected only in July-September.

FDI rules fail to dampen online discount spirit

FDI rules fail to dampen online discount spirit

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Prominent e-commerce marketplace players include Amazon.in, Flipkart, Snapdeal, Paytm, Shopclues and Jabong

Smart tips to minimise credit card fraud

Smart tips to minimise credit card fraud

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

'In restaurants, the waiter takes your card and then comes back with the machine. Don't allow that.' 'Let him come to you with the machine and then enter the card and the PIN yourself.'

CEOs expect tax cuts in Budget 2017

CEOs expect tax cuts in Budget 2017

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Majority expect economy to slow down, but are satisfied with Modi govt's performance.

GST: Decision on real estate, lottery deferred till Sunday

GST: Decision on real estate, lottery deferred till Sunday

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Restricting the input credit is not a good idea for any sector, particularly real estate which requires more formalisation.

Don't panic, there's enough time to get new notes

Don't panic, there's enough time to get new notes

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

In the next few days, use credit/debit cards wherever possible or download your bank's mobile banking app or a mobile wallet.

This mutual fund can make your parents rich

This mutual fund can make your parents rich

Rediff.com25 May 2017

UTI Mutual Fund has launched UTI-FAMILY (that allows investors to buy mutual fund units in their name, but the returns go straight to a parent's bank account.

Tata Sons moves Supreme Court against tax demand

Tata Sons moves Supreme Court against tax demand

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Tata Sons has moved the Supreme Court against an estimated Rs 300-crore (Rs 3-billion) sales tax demand from the Maharashtra state government.

Is rent received in cash taxable?

Is rent received in cash taxable?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

'The fact that you did not receive the rent through a bank will not take away the taxability of the rent in your hands.'

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.

Why it doesn't make much sense to invest in a house, now

Why it doesn't make much sense to invest in a house, now

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

In the Budget, the government has banned cash transactions above Rs 300,000. This means that people will have to pay stamp duty and registration charges on the actual cost of transaction.

The worst of note ban is over for car sales

The worst of note ban is over for car sales

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Car sales likely to touch record 3-mn mark by the end of March.

Housewives, want to deposit Rs 2.5 lakh? This is for you

Housewives, want to deposit Rs 2.5 lakh? This is for you

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

'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.'

LTCG tax: Grandfathering benefits may elude investors

LTCG tax: Grandfathering benefits may elude investors

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

The tax computation compares the original cost, along with the stock value on January 31, and grants benefit of the higher of the two.

How much provident fund will you get if taxed?

How much provident fund will you get if taxed?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

If the government decides to go back to the old regime where the EPF was not taxed but the NPS was, the latter will become an unattractive product.

Favourable policies brighten telecom prospects in 2013

Favourable policies brighten telecom prospects in 2013

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

After a two year run-in with controversies, telecom sector now looks stable and seems back on its feet with initial investment proposal of over Rs 11,000 crore (Rs 110 billion) received in 2013.

Tax dept to now conduct raids only after confirmed information

Tax dept to now conduct raids only after confirmed information

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Under new government, tax office to explore ways to reduce disputes.

Sebi tightens M&A rules for unlisted firms

Sebi tightens M&A rules for unlisted firms

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Market regulator also announces measures for mutual funds sector.

Buying a car vs leasing it: The pros and cons

Buying a car vs leasing it: The pros and cons

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Besides the thrill of changing cars quite often, a higher tax deduction is available, experts tell Tinesh Bhasin

Will robots take over HR?

Will robots take over HR?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Robotics is making inroads into HR, but will not replace the function any time soon, experts say.

Questions dog ICICI Bank's Videocon loan thanks to Deepak Kochhar link

Questions dog ICICI Bank's Videocon loan thanks to Deepak Kochhar link

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

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.

How to Survive the Cash Crisis

How to Survive the Cash Crisis

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

What can households do with the old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes? How can they find Rs 100 and smaller denominations?

NDA more eager to cap drug prices than UPA

NDA more eager to cap drug prices than UPA

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The impact from NELM on the Indian pharmaceutical sector is estimated to be around Rs 6,000 crore.

Tax returns go hi-tech

Tax returns go hi-tech

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Within the next two years, verification and scrutiny of returns will happen electronically through anonymised back offices manned by tax experts and officials. It will function without any personal interface between taxpayers and tax officers. Both the taxpayer and the tax officer will not know each other -- who is scrutinising whose return, and at which place, points out Kuldip Kumar, partner and leader personal tax, PwC.

4 ways the Budget cheers senior citizens

4 ways the Budget cheers senior citizens

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Thanks to Budget 2018, seniors can invest more and also save more.

Infosys gets a month to fix GSTN glitches

Infosys gets a month to fix GSTN glitches

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Group of ministers to review progress every fortnight.