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How banking system changed post Nirav Modi scam

How banking system changed post Nirav Modi scam

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'If you give your ID and password to somebody else, how can anybody blame the technology for that problem?'

Taxman makes filing returns easier

Taxman makes filing returns easier

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

The new AIS is expected to make the taxpayer's task of filing ITR easier and faster, points out Bindisha Sarang.

Attempt to stifle independent journalism: Newslaundry, Newsclick on tax 'survey'

Attempt to stifle independent journalism: Newslaundry, Newsclick on tax 'survey'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

The tax department surveyed the office of the news portal located at Sarvodaya Enclave in south Delhi on Friday along with that of another digital news platform Newsclick in Saidulajab area (south Delhi) on charges of alleged tax evasion.

Infosys given time till Sep 15 to resolve I-T portal glitches

Infosys given time till Sep 15 to resolve I-T portal glitches

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday conveyed to Infosys CEO Salil Parekh in no uncertain terms the government's "deep disappointment and concern" over the continuing glitches in the new income tax filing portal and set September 15 as the deadline for the software major to resolve all snags. As glitches continued to mar the functioning of the portal even after over two months of its launch, Sitharaman summoned Infosys MD & CEO Parekh at her office here to know the reasons for not resolving the snags in the portal. A statement issued by the Income Tax Department said that during the meeting the finance minister emphasised that there is a need for putting in more resources and efforts on the part of Infosys so that the much delayed delivery of agreed services is ensured.

You will soon be able to withdraw cash from digital wallets

You will soon be able to withdraw cash from digital wallets

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday proposed to make interoperability mandatory for digital payments firms. It also allowed users to withdraw cash from e-wallets and fintech companies to process RTGS and NEFT transactions. The RBI expressed dissatisfaction over prepaid payment instruments' (PPIs') failure to migrate towards full-KYC (know your customer) PPIs, and therefore interoperability, even two years after guidelines were issued.

Why are the Rich Leaving India?

Why are the Rich Leaving India?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'For HNIs, shifting economic activities outside India by creating regional hubs for businesses is a better option.'

Buying property from an NRI? IMPORTANT tax tips!

Buying property from an NRI? IMPORTANT tax tips!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Both NRIs and those who make payouts on sale of property need to understand the TDS provisions that are applicable or risk punishment, warns Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Record Rs 32,000 Crore Seized in Tax Raids

Record Rs 32,000 Crore Seized in Tax Raids

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Since arraignment under money laundering is a tougher offence, the CBDT hopes it will also overcome its dismal score sheet to prove satisfactorily to the courts that these cases were genuine ones of tax evasion.

Why Indian economy is less susceptible to external shocks

Why Indian economy is less susceptible to external shocks

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The value of oil imports decreased by 37.5%.

Gulf-based NRIs taking loans to reap benefits of rupee fall

Gulf-based NRIs taking loans to reap benefits of rupee fall

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Money exchangers and bankers in Muscat said that non-resident Indians have started resorting to personal loans as rupee touched an all-time low of 62.03 against the US dollar on Friday, Times of Oman reported.

Income tax exempted on employee's Covid treatment

Income tax exempted on employee's Covid treatment

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The government on Friday extended he deadlines for various income tax compliances and said the amount paid by an employer to employees for Covid-19 treatment would be tax exempt.

'Even the RBI was caught by surprise and was totally unprepared to handle its fallout'

'Even the RBI was caught by surprise and was totally unprepared to handle its fallout'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

I kept insisting that Rs 100 notes were in short supply and there was an urgent need to augment the supply of 100 rupee notes while also rapidly bringing into circulation the proposed new Rs 500 notes. But this was easier said than done because all the note printing machines of the RBI were programmed for printing Rs 2,000 notes and required at least three weeks before the machines could print the new Rs 500 currency notes. The availability of currency paper posed another major bottleneck, and it had to be imported. It was decided to immediately start printing the Rs 500 notes. It was only when the supply of the new Rs 500 notes started improving and the process of change of cassettes at the ATMs gathered momentum that the situation began limping back to normal. A fascinating excerpt from former SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar's The Custodian of Trust: A Banker's Memoir, five years after demonetisation, November 8.

KYC for wallets: RBI sticks to Feb 28 deadline

KYC for wallets: RBI sticks to Feb 28 deadline

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

There are 55 non-banking PPIs operational now, apart from 50 wallets promoted by banks.

'Nepal thinks China can give them something'

'Nepal thinks China can give them something'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'This allows opportunities for (Chinese) entry into the domestic politics of Nepal, something that is also encouraged by Nepali politicians's willingness to play the China card (vis-a-vis India).'

RBI may allow online money transfer abroad

RBI may allow online money transfer abroad

Rediff.com25 Dec 2008

Sending money overseas instantly could soon become a reality with the Reserve Bank of India considering proposals to allow non-banking entities like online money transfer portals to undertake wire transfers for outward remittances from India.At the moment the facility is limited to inward remittances, while only banks are permitted to carry out outward remittance orders.

RBI introduces more capital control measures to defend rupee

RBI introduces more capital control measures to defend rupee

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

While the measures are aimed at moderating outflows, RBI added that genuine requirement beyond these limits will continue to be considered under the approval route.

Budget should reduce income tax rates, invest in infrastructure: CEOs to FM

Budget should reduce income tax rates, invest in infrastructure: CEOs to FM

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Besides low interest rates, a reduction in active Covid cases and strong high-frequency macro data have lifted the sentiment of both corporate India and the stock markets.

India Post-BSNL tie-up likely for payments bank

India Post-BSNL tie-up likely for payments bank

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

The board is likely to take up the matter this month.

Why Sri Lanka Is In Crisis

Why Sri Lanka Is In Crisis

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

The protests brought home the fact that the Sri Lankan public is in no mood for halfway measures, as voices against Rajapaksa 'family rule' and 'securitisation' of the civilian administration began sidestepping the more critical economic crisis, affecting the nation and afflicting the individual, observes Sri Lanka watcher N Sathiya Moorthy.

Centre's fiscal deficit to be twice Budget target: Report

Centre's fiscal deficit to be twice Budget target: Report

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

At a combined level, the fiscal deficit of the Centre and states together will come at 12.1 per cent, with the states contributing 4.5 per cent.

2 Gehlot aides raided amid Rajasthan Congress turmoil

2 Gehlot aides raided amid Rajasthan Congress turmoil

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The raids come as Rajasthan is witnessing an intense power tussle between chief minister Ashok Gehlot and his deputy Sachin Pilot.

Forex scam traced to HDFC Bank accounts

Forex scam traced to HDFC Bank accounts

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

The amounts were transferred from HDFC Bank to BoB.

Problems for NRIs remitting salary to India

Problems for NRIs remitting salary to India

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Interest on NRE accounts is tax-free, but the I-T department creates hurdles to tax these accounts.

RBI cautions public against fictitious offers

RBI cautions public against fictitious offers

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

This misleading information claims remittance of such funds by overseas entities to banks in the country.

Chidambaram asked us to help Karti's business: Indrani

Chidambaram asked us to help Karti's business: Indrani

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Mukerjea recorded her statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and said she and her husband Peter Mukerjea met Chidambaram at his office in Delhi's North Block.

Panama papers expose: DLF, Apollo, Indiabulls deny charges

Panama papers expose: DLF, Apollo, Indiabulls deny charges

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The list includes Gautam Adani's brother Vinod Adani among others.

Want to invest in foreign equities? Read this

Want to invest in foreign equities? Read this

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

To select the right platform, get the opinions of a few existing users or browse online for feedback. Select a platform that offers a seamless experience. Check that the platform you are going with is a regulated entity, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

As rupee sinks, NRIs take loans to remit money

As rupee sinks, NRIs take loans to remit money

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

Remittance into India from foreign countries has already seen a jump of 25% in the last two months

'Early release' for Dutt will set wrong precedent: Activist tells CM

'Early release' for Dutt will set wrong precedent: Activist tells CM

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

A social activist has written a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis requesting him not to allow an 'early release' for actor Sanjay Dutt.

More relief for Yes users: Inward RTGS services enabled

More relief for Yes users: Inward RTGS services enabled

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Yes Bank users can now make over Rs 2 lakh payments towards loans, credit cards via other bank accounts.

Current account surplus moderates to $15.5 bn in Q2: RBI

Current account surplus moderates to $15.5 bn in Q2: RBI

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

India's current account surplus moderated to $15.5 billion or 2.4 per cent of the GDP in the July-September quarter of the current fiscal, the RBI said on Wednesday. The same was at $19.2 billion or 3.8 per cent of the GDP in the preceding three-month period on account of a rise in the merchandise trade deficit, the RBI said in a statement on 'Developments in India's Balance of Payments during the Second Quarter (July-September) of 2020-21'. It is for the third consecutive quarter that India's current account remained in surplus. In the last quarter of 2019-20, the surplus was $0.6 billion. Current account deficit/surplus reflects the difference between the outflow and inflow of foreign exchange in a country's current account.

Amitabh reacts to Panama Papers: My name has been misused

Amitabh reacts to Panama Papers: My name has been misused

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

He also claimed that even the news report had not suggested any wrongdoing on his part.

Did Kingfisher Airlines pay PF dues on time?

Did Kingfisher Airlines pay PF dues on time?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Notices have been issued to the company for penal damages.

Should Politics Be Kicked Out of Campuses?

Should Politics Be Kicked Out of Campuses?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

College is where the manicured view of the world provided by one's family, encounters new trends. It is the dawn of exploration. Wishing for a sanitised bubble on campus appears hypocritical. The correct strategy, one would assume, is to weed out the violence while retaining the right to political debate, argues Shyam G Menon.

Kerala Needs To Confront Reality

Kerala Needs To Confront Reality

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Beginning with the bird's eye view of itself -- a narrow state of hills, rivers and high population density, in a tapering part of the Indian subcontinent. It can be a beautiful place shaped by aesthetic founded in appropriate lifestyle and progressive views, or a junkyard shaped by money and what money buys. The choice is Kerala's, notes Shyam G Menon.

SC gives partial relief on TDS to foreign cos

SC gives partial relief on TDS to foreign cos

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

Granting partial relief to foreign companies operating in the country, the Supreme Court on Thursday reversed the judgment of the Karnataka high court that there was an obligation in each and every case of remittance made to foreign payees to deduct tax at source and only the issue of proportionality of the tax could be decided by the revenue department under Section 195 (2) of the Income Tax Act.

Indians' appetite for Apple, Facebook shares to take a hit

Indians' appetite for Apple, Facebook shares to take a hit

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Indian investments in equity and debt account for the second-highest remittances outgo (about a quarter).

Indrani dubs Chidambaram's arrest as 'good news'

Indrani dubs Chidambaram's arrest as 'good news'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

"His (Chidambaram) arrest is good news. He is now cornered from all sides," Indrani Mukerjea told reporters in a sessions court where she was produced to attend trial in the case of killing of her daughter Sheena Bora.

2-day bank strike ends; unions warn of intensifying stir

2-day bank strike ends; unions warn of intensifying stir

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Bank strike continued for day-two on Tuesday, led by nine unions of public sector banks (PSBs) in the country, opposing government's policy to privatise the lenders. Customers will be inconvenienced to get services such as cash withdrawals, deposits, cheque clearances, remittance services. Government transactions related to treasury as well as business transactions will also be impacted. United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), an umbrella body of nine unions, had given a strike call for March 15 and 16.

RBI warns public against fictitious fund offers

RBI warns public against fictitious fund offers

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

"The Reserve Bank of India, has today once again clarified that remittance in any form towards participation in lottery schemes is prohibited under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999," RBI said in a release.