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Omicron: Govt to review decision on restarting international flights

Omicron: Govt to review decision on restarting international flights

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

After a long hiatus of more than 20 months, the government had on November 26 announced the resumption of scheduled international commercial flights from December 15.

Don't have Form 16? You can still file your tax return

Don't have Form 16? You can still file your tax return

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

If a salaried employee does not possess Form 16, he can still file the I-T Return with the help of his salary slips and Form 26 AS.

Firms, auditors seek more clarity on ICAI move

Firms, auditors seek more clarity on ICAI move

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

On March 30, the ICAI asked all companies to disclose and/or provide for all losses on derivative contracts, except for forward contracts where a company needed to comply with accounting standard AS11. So far, Indian companies were not required to declare their gains or losses on derivatives; the ICAI's new accounting standard AS30 required them to reveal these gains or losses from April 1, 2011, a deadline it advanced by three years.

New accounting norm expected to hit Q4 profits

New accounting norm expected to hit Q4 profits

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Corporate profits will come under severe pressure for the fourth quarter ended March 2008 as companies will have to provide for any losses on forex derivative products, owing to a new accounting norm announced on Saturday. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has asked all companies to disclose and/or provide for all losses on derivative contracts, except for forward contracts, where a company needs to comply with accounting standard AS11.

India and the Quad: Murky waters ahead

India and the Quad: Murky waters ahead

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'Any future course of action towards active participation in the alliance when formed would need a lot of deliberation, long term vision and should be in our best national interests,' notes Commodore Vengalil Venugopal (retd).

The riddle behind Oyo founder Ritesh Agarwal's $2-bn deal

The riddle behind Oyo founder Ritesh Agarwal's $2-bn deal

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

A deal, where a founder has brought back stake from early investors before an initial public offering, is unheard of in India or pretty much anywhere else, analysts pointed out.

States begin to reimpose curbs as new variant sparks alert

States begin to reimpose curbs as new variant sparks alert

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Alert to the looming threat from the 'Omicron' variant, states began to re-tighten curbs and urgently trace people who arrived from abroad in the last one month while a demand to not allow flights from the affected countries was made by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

IFRS: The magnificent obsession of ICAI

IFRS: The magnificent obsession of ICAI

Rediff.com21 May 2008

The latest passion of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is not selling blazers. Nor is it inauguration of residential courses. It is IFRS, IFRS and IFRS. Or International Financial Reporting Standards.

Should yoga therapy go the Western way?

Should yoga therapy go the Western way?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Why must Indians adjust their time-tested system because of what the West needs, asks Sanjeev Nayyar.

New Sebi rule make accountants more accountable

New Sebi rule make accountants more accountable

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Sebi's move will help curb the illicit practice of keeping the parent company's account clean while maintaining debt in its subsidiaries.

Vijay Mallya: The reluctant poster boy of bad debt

Vijay Mallya: The reluctant poster boy of bad debt

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Mallya failed to repay loans worth Rs 7,200 cr, did not pay salaries, did not deposit PF, and did not pay income tax. It is still a mystery why banks continued to pour money into the airline when it was on life support

From call centre to accounting

From call centre to accounting

Rediff.com6 May 2006

SBI lures CAs, lawyers with hefty pay package

SBI lures CAs, lawyers with hefty pay package

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

During the probation period of six months, CAs will get a lump sum payment of Rs 50,000 a month.

Will Samvat 2074 be good, bad or ugly?

Will Samvat 2074 be good, bad or ugly?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

If GDP growth in Q2FY18 remains below 7%, the outlook for Samvat 2074 would remain uncertain at best, says Nitin Desai.

Dear Modiji, an Indian's SoS from Turkey

Dear Modiji, an Indian's SoS from Turkey

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'Kindly have us airlifted at the earliest. We are in a very bad situation here.'

Reliance MF to acquire Goldman Sachs India MF biz

Reliance MF to acquire Goldman Sachs India MF biz

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

In last few years, a number of global players have exited the Indian mutual fund business.

Singapore PM breaks tradition, takes bus to Delhi hotel

Singapore PM breaks tradition, takes bus to Delhi hotel

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Instead of the standard VIP motorcade, the Singapore PM hopped onto a chartered bus to reach his hotel in the national capital.

Online tax filing gets easier

Online tax filing gets easier

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Havells will enter AC, washing machine space with Rs 1,600-cr Lloyd buyout

Havells will enter AC, washing machine space with Rs 1,600-cr Lloyd buyout

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Havells will acquire the entire consumer business infrastructure, people and distribution network. Plus all intellectual property of the Lloyd brand, logo, trademark and attendant rights.

Expert tips to crack the CFA exam

Expert tips to crack the CFA exam

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

In an online chat with readers, Vidhu Shekhar, Country Head - India, CFA Institute shared crucial advice to crack the competitive exam.

Government wants new players to fly on regional routes

Government wants new players to fly on regional routes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Despite the sops, scheduled carriers might not be interested in operating such routes.

225,000 more shell companies come under ministry lens

225,000 more shell companies come under ministry lens

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

After taking action against 226,000 shell companies last year, the ministry of corporate affairs has now zeroed in on a fresh batch of suspected shell companies.

Don't count us out, says ICAI

Don't count us out, says ICAI

Rediff.com9 Nov 2004

Sahara owns several luxury apartments, assets abroad

Sahara owns several luxury apartments, assets abroad

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Other London properties, aircraft & offshore accounts are yet to catch the attention of regulators.

Marketers admit to their digital fears

Marketers admit to their digital fears

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

It is imperative to invest in real time marketing, even at double speed.

How banks can minimise losses from fraud

How banks can minimise losses from fraud

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

25,600 cases of banking fraud totalling Rs 1.79 billion were reported up to December 2017. 'There is an inherent legacy when it comes to insuring crime.' 'Generally, most banks are uncomfortable in sharing data about employee fraud.'

When will EC ban loan waiver poll promises?

When will EC ban loan waiver poll promises?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Every political party loves to use the bait of loan waiver to woo the electorate. If their hearts bleed for the poor, they can always use the party funds to pay off the lenders, suggests Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

125-member Indian delegation heads for Davos

125-member Indian delegation heads for Davos

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The annual talk-fest of rich and powerful from across the world in snow-laden Alpine resort town of Davos will be attended by nearly 40 heads of government among more than 2,500 global leaders from over 100 countries.

Foreign auditors under lens

Foreign auditors under lens

Rediff.com4 Jun 2003

Oil's slide below $30 sends shockwaves far and wide

Oil's slide below $30 sends shockwaves far and wide

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Traders have all but given up attempting to predict where the new-year rout will end

Making way for Indian professionals in France

Making way for Indian professionals in France

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Indian talent may soon be allowed to work in France without a degree from a French institute.

IL&FS case reveals what India's resolution mechanism is lacking

IL&FS case reveals what India's resolution mechanism is lacking

Rediff.com1 May 2021

The infra-major going belly up cracked open some major flaws in the system - the most evident being weak corporate governance and how layers of corporate structures could be formed adding to the opaqueness of the group.

Govt accounting needs overhaul: CAG

Govt accounting needs overhaul: CAG

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

Comptroller and Auditor General of India V N Kaul said on Monday that there was a need to review government accounting system for bringing in transparency

India gears up to launch interest rate futures

India gears up to launch interest rate futures

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

India plans to launch trading of government bond futures within the next two months as part of efforts to deepen its financial markets, according to several sources involved in the discussions with the central bank.

'Your love for your motherland is timeless...Evergreen'

'Your love for your motherland is timeless...Evergreen'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'What can I do for my India except make films that showcase it's greatness to the world, which touch on national issues and arouse the feeling of patriotism?'

Congress shifts Rajasthan MLAs to Jaisalmer hotel

Congress shifts Rajasthan MLAs to Jaisalmer hotel

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and other senior party leaders, including All India Congress Committee general secretary Avinash Pande and spokesperson Randeep Surjewala, also moved to Jaisalmer along with the MLAs in five chartered flights.