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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.'

Cyrus Poonawalla buys iconic Lincoln House for Rs 750 crore

Cyrus Poonawalla buys iconic Lincoln House for Rs 750 crore

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

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.

A curry button washing machine!

A curry button washing machine!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

LG, Panasonic: Making in and for India LG and Panasonic are looking to revive their fortunes in India by building local insights into their new products.

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.

Is a blanket ban on use of plastic really necessary?

Is a blanket ban on use of plastic really necessary?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

The problem, say experts, is not so much the use of plastic as the lack of effort to recycle and reuse it.

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.

Your electricity bills will not 'shock' you any more

Your electricity bills will not 'shock' you any more

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Centre, with states, to change methodology of calculating domestic power rates, set standards for consumer tariffs

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.

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.

7-year-jail, Rs 5 crore fine, for Satyam founder Ramalinga Raju

7-year-jail, Rs 5 crore fine, for Satyam founder Ramalinga Raju

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Charges against Raju and others include criminal conspiracy and forgery.

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

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.

When it comes to CSR spending, one in three BSE 100 firms is a laggard

When it comes to CSR spending, one in three BSE 100 firms is a laggard

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Corporate affairs ministry sending notices seeking details of fund disbursal

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.

Assets worth up to $12 billion likely to be listed under REITs

Assets worth up to $12 billion likely to be listed under REITs

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

With Sebi clearing the final guidelines for creation of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), assets worth around $12 billion are likely to be listed in the next 2-3 years.

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.

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.

Mallya resigns as USL chief; to be paid Rs 515 crore

Mallya resigns as USL chief; to be paid Rs 515 crore

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Mallya will now be the Founder Emeritus of USL

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.

New woman director rule: Positive trend at big firms

New woman director rule: Positive trend at big firms

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Of the 80 new appointments, 51 women are becoming directors.

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.

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.

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.

GST: Good news in offing for small taxpayers

GST: Good news in offing for small taxpayers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Inter-state supply may come under GST composition

GO GREEN! Govt earmarks Rs 75 crore for electric vehicles

GO GREEN! Govt earmarks Rs 75 crore for electric vehicles

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Arun Jaitley presented the Budget in Parliament on Saturday.

FM likely to re-introduce infra bonds; hike medical reimbursement

FM likely to re-introduce infra bonds; hike medical reimbursement

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

There will be some populist announcements in Budget.

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

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.

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

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?

Tiago in fast lane, prices may go up

Tiago in fast lane, prices may go up

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The hatchback has been priced strategically at a notch above the Nano and way below the Tata Bolt.

Vodafone's merger with Idea faces tax dispute hurdle

Vodafone's merger with Idea faces tax dispute hurdle

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

While it was technically not possible to block the deal, the tax department could resort to arm-twisting.

Filing returns can be tricky if you play the stock market

Filing returns can be tricky if you play the stock market

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

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.

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.

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.

How to deal with an income tax notice

How to deal with an income tax notice

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Prepare your replies with expert help, if necessary. Keep relevant documents ready to support your replies.

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 payers must disclose additional details this year

Tax payers must disclose additional details this year

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Revised tax forms will be simple; stress on foreign travel and assets has been reduced

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.