News for 'Tax slabs'

GST won't make luxury cars, SUVs cheaper

GST won't make luxury cars, SUVs cheaper

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

It is immediately not clear how GST will impact the mass car market. Experts, however, say the level of tax on smaller cars will have to be at a differential to the sedans.

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.'

'Economy will be normal in 2-3 quarters'

'Economy will be normal in 2-3 quarters'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

'I feel that since they know the problems, in the next 2 to 3 quarters, these problems could be resolved.' 'But they should realise that things are not working well right now.'demonetisation did not have a huge negative impact on the economy. But when it comes to GST, those who are looking for loopholes find it difficult to adapt.

GST likely to be simplified further

GST likely to be simplified further

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

GST council may propose a faster refund procedure, deferment of electronic way bill, further simplification of composition scheme

Why it is important to respond to an I-T notice promptly

Why it is important to respond to an I-T notice promptly

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Employees are often under this impression that as the employer has deducted tax at source, they need not file income tax (IT) returns.

Kumaraswamy announces Rs 34,000 crore farm loan waiver scheme

Kumaraswamy announces Rs 34,000 crore farm loan waiver scheme

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Kumaraswamy, who also holds the finance portfolio, said he has limited the loan amount to Rs 2 lakh, as it was 'not right' to waiver higher value crop loan.

Small businesses don't need to maintain book of accounts

Small businesses don't need to maintain book of accounts

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Firms that have a turnover of under Rs 1 cr can pay tax without maintaining books.

Have you heard of the alum Ganesha?

Have you heard of the alum Ganesha?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Wishal Soni talks about his eco-friendly, pocket-happy model to save the environment.

Most items may face 16% excise

Most items may face 16% excise

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

After the 2019 election, one thing is sure: GST will see a number of changes, explains Indivjal Dhasmana.

LS passes GST supplementary bills

LS passes GST supplementary bills

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

GST rates would depend upon whether the commodity is used by a rich person or a common man

Be prepared to pay more for your insurance policy

Be prepared to pay more for your insurance policy

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The premium on insurance policies will get costlier by 3 per cent to 7 per cent, depending upon the rate fixed by the GST Council from April 1, 2017, says Harjot Singh Narula.

Budget may ease rules for offshore fund managers moving to India

Budget may ease rules for offshore fund managers moving to India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

This move to make it easier for funds to avail of tax exemptions.

EPF or NPS: Which is better?

EPF or NPS: Which is better?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

If a risk taker and young, NPS would suit her/him. Otherwise, s/he should go for EPF.

Volatile markets? Tips to get good returns

Volatile markets? Tips to get good returns

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Arbitrage schemes can give investors better post-tax returns than debt funds.

If PM can't address jobs issue, we'll do it in 6 months: Rahul

If PM can't address jobs issue, we'll do it in 6 months: Rahul

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The youth of the country feel they are not getting opportunity to work for the nation, Rahul said.

States rule out GST cut on automobiles

States rule out GST cut on automobiles

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Facing a deepening slowdown, the auto sector is pinning hopes on the GST Council meeting on September 20 for a rate cut from 28 per cent to 18 per cent. However, states including Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, and Punjab are of the view that the slowdown in the auto sector is not because of the GST rate but structural issues in the economy.

What to do during a share buyback?

What to do during a share buyback?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Investors can sell shares in the open market if the price is good, to take advantage of the tax arbitrage.

Settle your financial affairs before moving abroad

Settle your financial affairs before moving abroad

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Those taking up a job abroad should notify their bank about the change in status and open appropriate NRI accounts

Modi must focus on 3 factors to sustain 8% GDP growth

Modi must focus on 3 factors to sustain 8% GDP growth

Rediff.com18 May 2018

GST stabilisation, DTC implementation and banking reforms are crucial for sustaining high growth for a long period, says Rashesh Shah.

Jaitley's fifth is a please-all Budget, almost

Jaitley's fifth is a please-all Budget, almost

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Jaitley said a 10 per cent tax long on capital gains exceeding Rs 1 lakh made from the sale of shares has been introduced but those made till Janaury 31 would be grandfathered. A 10 per cent tax on distributed income by equity oriented mutual funds has also been proposed in the budget.

India Inc hopes for economic revival under NDA 2.0

India Inc hopes for economic revival under NDA 2.0

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Corporate leaders said a stable government at the Centre will help boost infrastructure spend, address agricultural distress, and encouraging employment.

10 things to know about Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme

10 things to know about Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

They can be used as collateral for loans and can be sold or traded on stock exchanges

Why India may never become a world power

Why India may never become a world power

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The power of a nation is directly related to the revenues it realises from its citizens. But India loses a gargantuan Rs 5.8 lakh crore, as the IT department drags its feet over recovering uncollected taxes in time or holding up files in appeal cases, says Mohan Guruswamy.

This businessman thinks Demo/GST are good

This businessman thinks Demo/GST are good

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

'In a country like ours, people talk about wanting to be like Singapore, but when it comes to paying taxes, they start criticising.' 'The medicine is bitter, but the long term effect is good,' Senthil Natarajan, who runs Kovai Pazamudhir Nilayam, a one of its kind fruit and vegetable chain in Tamil Nadu, tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih.

With Budget, Arun Jaitley stays the course

With Budget, Arun Jaitley stays the course

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Finance minister attempts a clean-up job, keeps projected expenditure growth low.

Is anyone using the loan moratorium?

Is anyone using the loan moratorium?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'Banks have to be braver, willing to take more risks and give confidence to the customer,' observes Joydeep Ghosh.

The Budget has nothing much to cheer about

The Budget has nothing much to cheer about

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

There will be a review of employee compensation arrangement in the light of the new rules.

No major relief for the battered auto industry

No major relief for the battered auto industry

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Auto sector has nothing to look forward to in the Budget.

I would have quit if forced to implement DeMo: Chidambaram

I would have quit if forced to implement DeMo: Chidambaram

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

The Congress leader also targeted Modi over "hasty" implementation of the GST, and his pet bullet train project.

Why FY18 was a defining year for India Inc

Why FY18 was a defining year for India Inc

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

The financial year ending Saturday saw such big-ticket events that set the directional tone for the country's business journey.

Gold ETFs score over mining funds

Gold ETFs score over mining funds

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

They help diversify portfolio and are less risky.

Keep records of transactions or face penalty

Keep records of transactions or face penalty

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

It is the duty of a tax payer to record all his/her transactions, to explain sources of payments made by him/her and to declare the true income in the returns of income filed every year.

Draft GST bills from Centre to states have no rates

Draft GST bills from Centre to states have no rates

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

The Centre is likely to introduce the Central GST and integrated GST bills in late November or early December in the ongoing session in the form of money Bills.

Making your money work round-the-clock

Making your money work round-the-clock

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

BSE's, NSE's overnight liquid fund facility can help stock investors maximise returns

Sensex ends below 28,000 led by financials; ICICI Bank dips 2%

Sensex ends below 28,000 led by financials; ICICI Bank dips 2%

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Financials were the top losers after sharp gains in the previous session along with ITC

Rahul launches 'jumla strike' on BJP during no-trust motion debate

Rahul launches 'jumla strike' on BJP during no-trust motion debate

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The Congress president questioned the government over unfulfilled promises and questioned the Rafale deal.

'Economy will begin to revive in December'

'Economy will begin to revive in December'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

'The next fiscal year will be a good one.'

How Arun Jaitley will make you rich

How Arun Jaitley will make you rich

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

There were heightened expectations from Budget 2017 after the impact of note ban on different sections but most remain unfulfilled.

Panneerselvam: In the spotlight, but still living in the shadows

Panneerselvam: In the spotlight, but still living in the shadows

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

It doesn't matter that the man who has been given charge of Jayalalithaa's portfolios today started out opposing her.