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Package to make good VAT losses

Package to make good VAT losses

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

Delhi's Yash Dhull to lead India at U-19 World Cup

Delhi's Yash Dhull to lead India at U-19 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

India will begin their campaign against South Africa at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on January 15.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 80 paise a litre; LPG up by Rs 50

Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 80 paise a litre; LPG up by Rs 50

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Petrol and diesel prices were on Tuesday hiked by 80 paise a litre while domestic cooking gas prices were increased by Rs 50 per cylinder, ending an over four-and-half month election-related hiatus in rate revision, sources said. Petrol in Delhi will now cost Rs 96.21 per litre as against Rs 95.41 previously while diesel has gone up from Rs 86.67 per litre to Rs 87.47. Simultaneously, the price of a non-subsidised LPG cylinder has been increased to Rs 949.50 for each 14.2-kg bottle in the national capital.

Petrol, diesel price hike coming after elections

Petrol, diesel price hike coming after elections

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

International oil prices surged close to $100 a barrel on Tuesday after Russian President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine, but petrol and diesel prices in India continue to be on freeze and are expected to rise once assembly elections in states like Uttar Pradesh end. Amid fears of supplies being disrupted because of Russian aggression, the price of futures contract for Brent crude oil with April delivery on London's ICE rose by 4.18 per cent to $99.38 per barrel on Tuesday morning, before paring some gains to settle just above $98. The last time Brent exceeded $99 per barrel was in September 2014. Russia makes up for a third of Europe's natural gas and about 10 per cent of global oil production.

Cop killed in stone-pelting after PM's rally, 19 arrested

Cop killed in stone-pelting after PM's rally, 19 arrested

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

He was hit on the head by a stone when he went to end a traffic jam caused by the protests.

Delhi: Petrol price rises by 96 paise/litre; diesel up 53 paise

Delhi: Petrol price rises by 96 paise/litre; diesel up 53 paise

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Petrol now costs Rs 59.99 per litre as against Rs 59.03 a litre previously.

How Agra went from model city to COVID-19 hotspot

How Agra went from model city to COVID-19 hotspot

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

On April 10, the Union health ministry praised the 'Agra Model' for fighting the coronavirus pandemic. On April 27, the city reported 32 hotsposts and 365 confirmed COVID-19 cases.

U-19 WC: Full-strength India, Australia face off in blockbuster semis

U-19 WC: Full-strength India, Australia face off in blockbuster semis

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

With all their top players recovering from COVID-19, a confident India will take on Australia in a blockbuster semi-final of the Under-19 World Cup in Coolidge, Antigua, on Wednesday.

A peek into Kejriwal's brilliant stealth tactics

A peek into Kejriwal's brilliant stealth tactics

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

I admire Kejriwal's intelligence but pity the fact that he had to use all the ingenuity and scheming to achieve his revenue enhancement goal, says Sudhir Bisht.

Govt rules out excise duty cut, even as petrol prices hit Rs 79.15 in Delhi

Govt rules out excise duty cut, even as petrol prices hit Rs 79.15 in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Petrol and diesel prices on Tuesday touched fresh highs as rupee dipped to a record low of 71.54 against US dollar, making imports costlier

Petrol price hiked by 36 paise/litre, diesel cut by 7 paise

Petrol price hiked by 36 paise/litre, diesel cut by 7 paise

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

This is the third increase in two months

Top automobile firms to invest Rs 11,500 crore in Maha

Top automobile firms to invest Rs 11,500 crore in Maha

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

These companies had threatened to leave Maharashtra and invest in other states when the state government had brought amendments to the Maharashtra VAT Act with effect from April 1, 2011, and made net sales the basis for VAT set-off claims.

Tracing GST's evolution as an idea

Tracing GST's evolution as an idea

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Reform ideas do not occur overnight and evolve over the years.

Diesel price at new high as fuel prices hiked for 22nd time

Diesel price at new high as fuel prices hiked for 22nd time

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The cumulative increase since the oil companies started the cycle on June 7 now totals to Rs 9.17 for petrol and Rs 11.14 for diesel.

BJP meet: Yogi moves resolution heaping praises on Modi

BJP meet: Yogi moves resolution heaping praises on Modi

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

The resolution praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and accused the opposition of 'opportunism' and a mindset of 'extreme hate'.

CNG rates hiked by 50 paise/kg in Delhi; remain same in Mumbai

CNG rates hiked by 50 paise/kg in Delhi; remain same in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

CNG price in the national capital and adjoining cities on Tuesday was hiked by Rs 0.50 per kg, while an imminent increase in petrol and diesel price has been put on wait-and-watch mode for more clarity on global oil prices. CNG price in NCT of Delhi has been increased to Rs 57.51 per kg from Rs 56.51, according to the information posted on the website of Indraprastha Gas Ltd - the firm which retails CNG and piped cooking gas in the national capital. Following the firming up of international gas rates, IGL has been raising CNG rates by up to 50 paise (Rs 0.50) per kg periodically. Prices have gone up by about Rs 4 per kg this year alone.

Petrol, diesel prices up for 2nd day in a row

Petrol, diesel prices up for 2nd day in a row

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Petrol and diesel prices were raised for the second day in a row on Wednesday as state-owned fuel retailers resumed daily rate revision after a more than two-week long hiatus during assembly elections in states like West Bengal. Petrol price was increase ford by 19 paise per litre and diesel by 21 paise a litre, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. Petrol in the national capital now costs Rs 90.74 a litre and diesel comes for Rs 81.12 per litre.

Vidya's Day Out in Kashmir

Vidya's Day Out in Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Umar Ganie captures glimpses of Vidya Balan and Arbaaz Khan's visit to Kashmir for Rediff.com.

How AAP aims to recreate Punjab magic in Haryana

How AAP aims to recreate Punjab magic in Haryana

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

AAP is working on its new strategy to build a strong organisational set-up with leaders from all sections of society, reports Nitin Kumar.

  India may refund VAT to foreign tourists

India may refund VAT to foreign tourists

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

Commerce Minister Kamal Nath is pushing for a major policy change, one that would result in foreign travellers to India being refunded the value-added tax they pay on purchases made here.

Now, petrol crosses Rs 100 in Chennai

Now, petrol crosses Rs 100 in Chennai

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Petrol price on Friday crossed the Rs 100- per-litre mark in Chennai as well as in some places in Punjab and Kerala after fuel prices were hiked yet again. Petrol is priced at over Rs 99 a litre in Delhi and Kolkata -- the only metro cities which haven't seen the Rs 100 mark yet. Petrol price was hiked by 35 paise per litre on Friday but there was no change in diesel rates, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 11th consecutive day

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 11th consecutive day

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Petrol price in Delhi was hiked to Rs 77.28 per litre from Rs 76.73, while diesel rates were increased to Rs 75.79 a litre from Rs 75.19, according to a price notification from State oil marketing companies. Rates have been increased across the country and vary from state to state depending on the incidence of local sales tax or VAT.

Jet fuel price up by steep 6.5%; petrol, diesel unchanged

Jet fuel price up by steep 6.5%; petrol, diesel unchanged

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Jet fuel prices on Monday were hiked by a steep 6.5 per cent on the back of a rally in international oil prices. Aviation turbine fuel or ATF price was hiked by Rs 3,663 per kilolitre, or 6.5 per cent, to Rs 59,400.91 per kl in the national capital, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. This is the third increase in jet fuel prices since February. Rates were increased by 3.6 per cent on February 16, and by Rs 3,246.75 per kl on February 1. The increase in rates will add to the margin woes of airlines who continue to operate flights at less than capacity, amid pandemic-driven travel restrictions.

Excise duty on petrol, diesel raised

Excise duty on petrol, diesel raised

Rediff.com6 May 2020

No change in retail prices as oil marketing firms to absorb increase

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 3rd straight day

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 3rd straight day

Rediff.com6 May 2021

In one of the steepest increases since daily price revision was started, petrol price on Thursday was hiked by 25 paise per litre and diesel by 30 paise as oil companies raised rates for the third straight day to pass on to consumers the increase in international oil prices.

Elections over, prices of petrol and diesel hiked

Elections over, prices of petrol and diesel hiked

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Petrol price on Tuesday was increased by 15 paise per litre and diesel by 18 paise as State-owned fuel retailers started passing on the increase in international oil prices to consumers after an 18-day hiatus.

Are you over-charged? Check your restaurant bill before you pay

Are you over-charged? Check your restaurant bill before you pay

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

If you are being over-charged, bring it to the notice of the staff and, if required, the tax authorities.

India, US Troops Play Kabaddi In Alaska

India, US Troops Play Kabaddi In Alaska

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

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VAT: Govt doles out compensation to states

VAT: Govt doles out compensation to states

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

The finance ministry has sanctioned Rs 259.89 crore (Rs 2.6 billion) for Maharashtra to meet shortfall in revenue due to implementation of value added tax in the first quarter of this fiscal.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 9th day

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 9th day

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

In nine hikes, petrol price has gone up by Rs 5 per litre and diesel by Rs 4.87 a litre.

Instead of Ladakh, MPs were discussing uniforms!

Instead of Ladakh, MPs were discussing uniforms!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Top military officers, including Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, had been summoned to make presentations on military uniforms.

Economy on durable path of recovery: RBI

Economy on durable path of recovery: RBI

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The Indian economy is on the path of a durable recovery on the back of conducive monetary and credit conditions, the global headwinds notwithstanding, said a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) article on the state of the economy. Domestically, there have been several positives on the COVID-19 front, in terms of reduced infections and faster vaccinations, the article published in the RBI Bulletin November 2021 added. The Indian economy, the article said, is clearly differentiating itself from the global situation, which is marred by supply disruptions, stubborn inflation and surges of infections in various parts of the world.

All you want to know about VAT

All you want to know about VAT

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

The country is set to usher in a nationwide value-added tax on Friday in place of the local sales tax amid a three-day nationwide protest by traders.

Your OTT GUIDE for the week!

Your OTT GUIDE for the week!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The OTT treasure is brimming again with tons of treats in various genres and languages. Sukanya Verma suggests what you can catch this week.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked once more

Petrol, diesel prices hiked once more

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

In 13 hikes, petrol price has gone up by Rs 7.11 per litre and diesel by Rs 7.67 a litre.

GST anti-profiteering provisions: Not so profitable anymore

GST anti-profiteering provisions: Not so profitable anymore

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

One of the grey areas is whether the anti-profiteering provisions can provide for a comparison of tax rates between the pre-GST and post-GST eras, says Niraj Bagri.

Petrol, diesel become cheaper post excise cut

Petrol, diesel become cheaper post excise cut

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

In Delhi, petrol price down Rs 2.5 a litre, diesel by Rs 2.25

U-19 World Cup: COVID-hit India thrash Ireland; enter quarters

U-19 World Cup: COVID-hit India thrash Ireland; enter quarters

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Four-time champions and title contenders India stormed into the Super League quarter-finals of the Under-19 World Cup after thrashing minnows Ireland by a whopping 174 runs in a league game.