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'India is not strictly a federal democracy'

'India is not strictly a federal democracy'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

'What happened to Andhra Pradesh? It is the perfect example of the transientness of Federal Units.' 'Federalism is a transient thing in this country.'

FAQs: Tax refunds

FAQs: Tax refunds

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

Are you afraid that you have paid more taxes than what you were eligible for and want to claim a refund of excess taxes paid. Here's help.

Rahul's 'fight against Shakti' remark sparks row, Modi hits back

Rahul's 'fight against Shakti' remark sparks row, Modi hits back

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

In a post in Hindi on X, Gandhi accused the prime minister of twisting his words and said he was speaking about the power of which Modi was wearing the mask.

ED questions Yash Birla on overseas financial transactions

ED questions Yash Birla on overseas financial transactions

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The Enforcement Directorate has questioned Yash Birla, Chairman of Yash Birla Group, in connection with certain overseas financial transactions, officials in the central agency said on Monday.

'Raj Thackeray Should Have Opposed Modi-Shah'

'Raj Thackeray Should Have Opposed Modi-Shah'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

'Maharashtra's asmita was crushed under Delhi's feet.' 'Marathi Manoos is definitely angry.'

Financial Planning: 3 Mistakes To Avoid

Financial Planning: 3 Mistakes To Avoid

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Decisions should not be based on feelings, such as optimism or pessimism about the stock market or specific investment products, suggests Avinash Luthria.

How Vicks Vaporub Become A Blockbuster

How Vicks Vaporub Become A Blockbuster

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Within six months, outlets carrying Vicks jumped from 60,000 pharmacies to 750,000 general stores. The trade boycott collapsed. Consumers were happy, finding Vicks now at every street corner. A fascinating excerpt from Gurcharan Das's Another Sort of Freedom.

Supreme Court admits tax appeal against Vodafone

Supreme Court admits tax appeal against Vodafone

Rediff.com14 May 2016

To decide whether capital gains on surrender of call options are taxable

Getting Married? Plan Finances First!

Getting Married? Plan Finances First!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

For women, it is important to build an emergency fund and a financial independence fund independent of the couple's joint goals and plans.

'BJP Has 6,000 Crores To Spend On Elections'

'BJP Has 6,000 Crores To Spend On Elections'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

'Not even a single rupee from the electoral bonds should be allowed to be used in the election.' 'If it is used in the election, it will taint India's electoral process itself.'

Applying For Home Loan? Read This!

Applying For Home Loan? Read This!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Enhancing your credit score is the key to improving loan eligibility and securing a favourable interest rate.

'Even if LTCG isn't taxable, you still have to...'

'Even if LTCG isn't taxable, you still have to...'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Of shares and tax...

Of shares and tax...

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

Here's how much Dhoni paid in taxes this year

Here's how much Dhoni paid in taxes this year

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has become the highest individual income tax payer in Jharkhand for the financial year of 2017-18.

'Can penalty on late ITR filing be waived off?'

'Can penalty on late ITR filing be waived off?'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

'Budget should focus to boost rural demand, not income tax cut'

'Budget should focus to boost rural demand, not income tax cut'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

To propel demand, one should concentrate on indirect taxes and bring down the goods and services tax (GST) rates to a uniform 12 per cent as the Vijay Kelkar panel had recommended, said Ajit Ranade, chief economist at Aditya Birla Group.

All you want to know about Angel tax

All you want to know about Angel tax

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

What is worrying is that this year, angel investments and seed funding deals have fallen by 40 per cent, ringing alarm bells in the start-up community in India.

'Minister has converted ED into an extended arm of the BJP'

'Minister has converted ED into an extended arm of the BJP'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'Now the political boss decides, and the ED acts.'

States yet to get GST compensation of Rs 17,176 crore

States yet to get GST compensation of Rs 17,176 crore

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The government on Tuesday informed Rajya Sabha that GST compensation of Rs 17,176 crore is pending to states as on June 2022. Replying to supplementaries during the Question Hour, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said the Centre is giving GST compensation to states for five years. He said even during Covid times when no GST was collected, the Government of India had given compensation to states after taking loans of Rs 1.1 lakh crore and 1.59 lakh crore during 2020-21 and 2021-22.

No links with Jaffer Sadiq: DMK on ex-functionary after NCB arrest

No links with Jaffer Sadiq: DMK on ex-functionary after NCB arrest

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

The DMK also warned of legal action against those who attempt to link Sadiq with either the party or its leaders.

Electoral bonds: Can India be democracy if..., asks SC

Electoral bonds: Can India be democracy if..., asks SC

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Democracy does not begin and end with elections and the integrity of election process is pivotal for sustaining the democratic form of government, the Supreme Court said on Thursday while striking down as unconstitutional the electoral bonds scheme for political funding.

Is PF withdrawal taxed?

Is PF withdrawal taxed?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

'Entrepreneurship is a marathon'

'Entrepreneurship is a marathon'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

'There are multiple ups and downs.' 'You should be able to withstand all that.' 'You need to have the temperament to run a marathon.'

How is bonus taxed?

How is bonus taxed?

Rediff.com9 May 2006

Sebi likely to relax new disclosure norms around rumour verification

Sebi likely to relax new disclosure norms around rumour verification

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) might relax the disclosure norms around rumour verification to help smooth implementation and ease compliance amid pushback from India Inc, said people in the know. The rule has been notified following amendments to the Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) by Sebi. However, its implementation has been deferred until February.

Sitharaman cuts corporate tax to China's level, 'historic' says PM

Sitharaman cuts corporate tax to China's level, 'historic' says PM

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Companies in China, South Korea and Indonesia pay 25 per cent tax, while those in Malaysia pay 24 per cent. Only Japan has a higher tax than India at 30.6 per cent. Hong Kong has the lowest corporate tax rate of 16.5 per cent while Singapore has 17 per cent rate and Thailand and Vietnam levy 20 per cent tax on companies.

Explained: Exemptions And Deductions For Salaried Employees

Explained: Exemptions And Deductions For Salaried Employees

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

ASK ANIL: 'Is money received for mediclaim taxable?'

ASK ANIL: 'Is money received for mediclaim taxable?'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Ronaldo accepts fine for tax evasion, avoids jail

Ronaldo accepts fine for tax evasion, avoids jail

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo will avoid serving a 23-month prison sentence after agreeing a deal.

Ouch! Last-minute tax planning can hurt

Ouch! Last-minute tax planning can hurt

Rediff.com7 May 2018

As long as the money has been 'paid or deposited in the previous year', an assessee should be eligible for tax relief, says Harsh Roongta.

'Help! Penalised Rs 5k for filing revised ITR'

'Help! Penalised Rs 5k for filing revised ITR'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your personal income tax queries.

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'But India, increasingly, is not that far behind, which is a story I never expected to tell.'

Self-Employed? How To Get Term Insurance?

Self-Employed? How To Get Term Insurance?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

A prudent guideline for self-employed individuals is to target at least 10 to 15 times their actual annual income when determining life insurance coverage.

Earning a salary? Why you MUST pay advance tax

Earning a salary? Why you MUST pay advance tax

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

You filed your income tax returns for 2017-2018 and think you tax problems are over for now. But have you paid your advance tax this quarter, asks Samkit Maniar.

Live chat: Budget 2018, saving tax and filing IT returns

Live chat: Budget 2018, saving tax and filing IT returns

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Whatever your queries, tax expert Mahesh Padmanabhan will answer them and give you tips on tax planning on Friday, February 2, between 4 pm and 5 pm IST. Join us then

Why Should You Go For Gold Bonds?

Why Should You Go For Gold Bonds?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'It is the best avenue for investors who would like to take long-term exposure to gold.'

Can Voda Idea play on the front foot in a market fast resembling a duopoly?

Can Voda Idea play on the front foot in a market fast resembling a duopoly?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

In August 2021, Nick Read, chief executive of Vodafone Plc at the time, did not mince his words while speaking about the India business in an earnings call. Replying to an analyst's question on Vodafone Idea, a venture with the Aditya Birla Group that had piled on huge debts and worrisome losses, Read described it as a highly stressed situation that "they (Vodafone Idea) are trying to navigate... "We, as a group, try to provide them as much practical support as we can, but I want to make it very clear, we are not putting any additional equity into India.''

'I want to invest Rs 1,500 p.m. in SIPs for 10 yrs'

'I want to invest Rs 1,500 p.m. in SIPs for 10 yrs'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Ask rediffGURU Ulhas Joshi your mutual fund queries.

'Missed IT notice as well as response time. Help'

'Missed IT notice as well as response time. Help'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

No agenda, we report without fear or favour, BBC chief tells India staff

No agenda, we report without fear or favour, BBC chief tells India staff

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The BBC is not driven by an "agenda" but by purpose and will not be put off reporting impartially and without fear or favour, the UK-headquartered media organisation's chief has said days after the income tax department survey operation at its New Delhi and Mumbai offices.