News for 'VAT'

Apple cuts iPad-2 prices 17% to Rs 24.5K

Apple cuts iPad-2 prices 17% to Rs 24.5K

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

It will take on Samsung Galaxy Tab models that start at about Rs 24,000.

Apple cuts iPad-2 prices 17% to Rs 24.5K

Apple cuts iPad-2 prices 17% to Rs 24.5K

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

It will take on Samsung Galaxy Tab models that start at about Rs 24,000.

Who pays the highest and lowest for petrol in India

Who pays the highest and lowest for petrol in India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

There has been a marginal dip in the petrol prices.

Day after launch, India's fastest train breaks down

Day after launch, India's fastest train breaks down

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

The train is scheduled to begin it's first commercial run on Sunday with all tickets already sold out.

India readies plan to improve regional air connectivity

India readies plan to improve regional air connectivity

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Airlines likely to be allowed to operate with smaller aircraft.

PIX: When Dev Anand visited the Rediff office

PIX: When Dev Anand visited the Rediff office

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Suparn Verma remembers the time he spent with the legend during a Rediff Chat.

'Onion-flavoured' cow milk?

'Onion-flavoured' cow milk?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

As there are no takers for the bumper crop of onion and prices are spiralling down, farmers in Indore, Madhya Pradesh are now feeding the bulb to the milch animals.

Why petrol prices may touch Rs 100

Why petrol prices may touch Rs 100

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

'The actual price of petrol is Rs 35 and it jumps to Rs 88 because of government taxes.'

Gems & jewellery trade fully ready for GST rollout

Gems & jewellery trade fully ready for GST rollout

Rediff.com16 May 2017

The GST rate for the sector has not yet been finalised by the government.

Hike in petrol, diesel prices put off

Hike in petrol, diesel prices put off

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Oil companies choose to skip the revision this time.

Decoding your restaurant bill

Decoding your restaurant bill

Rediff.com6 Oct 2011

Have you ever faced terms such as 'service tax', 'VAT' and 'service charge' while eating out at a restaurant. However, instead of asking the restaurant authorities about these terms and their application, have you simply paid up to avoid any potentially embarrassing social encounter? Fear not, after reading this article, you won't face any such problems again.

GST on mobiles, fertiliser, garments may be hiked to 18%

GST on mobiles, fertiliser, garments may be hiked to 18%

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Experts said the rate hike would improve working capital position of the manufactures as it would correct the inverted duty structure but may lead to increase in price of the finished goods.

Oil levies cushion revenue shock for Modi

Oil levies cushion revenue shock for Modi

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The oil sector has been quite lucky for the Modi government. It has often provided an opportunity to the government to mend its finances, notes A K Bhattacharya.

'We Indians are totally Pak obsessed'

'We Indians are totally Pak obsessed'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

As part of a series of chats, which will help understand the significance and scope of US President Barack Obama's visit to India, noted journalist Siddharth Varadarajan interacted with rediff.com readers.

Will GST cast a shadow on exports?

Will GST cast a shadow on exports?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Neutrality and jurisdiction in international trade need to be discussed threadbare before GST is implemented in India.

What do Aamir, Akshay know that SRK, Salman don't?

What do Aamir, Akshay know that SRK, Salman don't?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Among the A-listers, only Aamir and Akshay consistently deliver hits. They have also been most active is doing projects that go beyond romance or action stories.

Petrol price hiked by Rs 1.82 per litre

Petrol price hiked by Rs 1.82 per litre

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Petrol price has been hiked by Rs 1.82 a litre, excluding taxes, with effect from midnight tonight.

Should GST be imposed on extra-neutral alcohol?

Should GST be imposed on extra-neutral alcohol?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The central government wants to impose the levy; many states are opposed - at least, to the Centre doing so

This engineer wants to change tribal lives

This engineer wants to change tribal lives

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Vat Vrikshya -- banyan tree in Sanskrit -- helps tribal women, with absolutely zero formal education, set up businesses.

The interesting story behind how GST evolved

The interesting story behind how GST evolved

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

The much-vaunted GST will reform India's complex indirect tax system, while maintaining the balance of power between the Centre and states. We bring you the key figures in its evolution. . .

It's confirmed, India to ban e-cigarettes

It's confirmed, India to ban e-cigarettes

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

The bill defines electronic cigarettes ss electronic devices that heat a substance, which may contain nicotine and other chemicals, to create vapour for inhalation.

GST: As legal battles loom

GST: As legal battles loom

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Compliance requirements, valuation, input tax credit transfers are likely to lead to tax litigation, says Sayan Ghosal.

Jaitley hints at pruning more items in 28% GST slab

Jaitley hints at pruning more items in 28% GST slab

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

The GST Council is scheduled to meet next on November 10 and may consider lowering tax rates on a host of goods such as handmade furniture, plastic products and daily use items like shampoo.

Malaika Arora's rules of style -- for men!

Malaika Arora's rules of style -- for men!

Rediff.com25 May 2009

Hey, guys -- do you want to land a lady as hot as Malaika Arora Khan? If so, here's a few style tips that she thinks maketh the man!

Govt ropes in Big B to promote GST

Govt ropes in Big B to promote GST

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

In the video, Bachchan explains GST as an unifying force just like the three colours in the national flag.

LPG to be cheaper by Rs 15 in Tamil Nadu

LPG to be cheaper by Rs 15 in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

Days after the Centre hiked the prices of LPG by Rs 50 per cylinder, Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday cancelled a four per cent value added tax on LPG, bringing down the price of a cylinder by about Rs 15 in the state.

GST rollout to miss deadline of April 1, 2011

GST rollout to miss deadline of April 1, 2011

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

The much awaited new indirect tax regime Goods and Service Tax (GST) is unlikely to be implemented from the scheduled date of April 1, 2011, a top government official said on Tuesday.

How will GST impact India's media and entertainment industry?

How will GST impact India's media and entertainment industry?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Though GST could mean complications in the short run, it will bring in undeclared revenues and streamline taxation across the value chain, the benefits should be worth the pain.

Govt proposes 20% GST on goods, 16% on services

Govt proposes 20% GST on goods, 16% on services

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday proposed a three-rate structure for the Goods and Services Tax -- which will simplify the indirect tax regime -- under which goods will attract 20 per cent levy, services 16 per cent and essential items a concessional 12 per cent.

How to raise India's poor tax to GDP ratio

How to raise India's poor tax to GDP ratio

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

A combination of reduced cash intensity, a focused strategy of tax administration and GST is the way to go, say Sakshi Gupta, Tanvi Garg and Abheek Barua.

Retailers to protest against IT cos favouring e-commerce firms

Retailers to protest against IT cos favouring e-commerce firms

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

In order to counter the growing penetration of e-commerce portals, the ICT industry in Gujarat is also mulling initiation of its own portal for selling products.

Are higher taxes responsible for India's economic slowdown?

Are higher taxes responsible for India's economic slowdown?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The combined share of customs and excise duties, service tax, and value-added tax in India's gross domestic product reached an all-time high of 10.5%.

Fiscal deficit breaches FY18 target at Nov-end

Fiscal deficit breaches FY18 target at Nov-end

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

In absolute terms, the fiscal deficit -- the difference between expenditure and revenue -- was Rs 6.12 lakh crore during April-November 2017-18

Petrol, diesel become cheaper

Petrol, diesel become cheaper

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Petrol price cut by Rs 1.46, diesel by Rs 1.53 per litre

Shobhaa De takes on Sonam, Imran

Shobhaa De takes on Sonam, Imran

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

The columnist attacks Bollywood's pretty young things in her latest column.

3 things that can change Indian business

3 things that can change Indian business

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

The average listed company has to comply with several laws as it goes about conducting its business. Of these, there are three pieces of legislation that arguably have the most impact on its business.

Govt puts on hold hike in LPG, kerosene rates

Govt puts on hold hike in LPG, kerosene rates

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

The government on Wednesday put on hold a hike in LPG prices in states including Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala, where an increase in local levies had led to a rise in fuel rates.

The benefits of a 3-tier GST

The benefits of a 3-tier GST

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

The new Goods and Services Tax (GST) is broadly as announced by Pranab Mukherjee in his Budget speech in July, and will comprise two parallel systems.

US, China trade war sweetens India's grape export plans

US, China trade war sweetens India's grape export plans

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

But Down Under is a tough call due to shipment time and quality control issues.

Indian IT firms shrug aside EU tax concern

Indian IT firms shrug aside EU tax concern

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Even as the Indian IT industry is studying the fine print of the European Union (EU) to expand the scope of value-added-tax (VAT) from January 1, to include services like back-office operations, call centre work and administrative services delivered from non-EU nations (including India), it does not appear to be unduly perturbed.