News for 'budget-2014'

FinMin sets up panel to reduce tax litigations

FinMin sets up panel to reduce tax litigations

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

The Committee will 'examine the assessment orders, appellate orders and scrutiny report for the appeal to the ITAT related to orders. . . and give its recommendations for different income groups, separately for corporate and non- corporate assesses", CBDT said.

Bonanza for travellers as airlines slash fares

Bonanza for travellers as airlines slash fares

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Domestic budget carriers SpiceJet, Indigo and GoAir have rolled out another sale offer with fares starting from Rs 1,699 for a limited period on domestic routes.

Steel: Industry seeks hike in customs duty

Steel: Industry seeks hike in customs duty

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Industry demands the basic customs duty on all steel imports to be raised to 25%

Budget has brought clarity in tax policies: FinMin

Budget has brought clarity in tax policies: FinMin

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

In his maiden Budget presented in Parliament on July 10, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has tried to provide relief to the middle class by increasing tax exemption limit by Rs 50,000 to Rs 250,000.

Budget: A mixed bag for the media industry

Budget: A mixed bag for the media industry

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Print media will not benefit from the Budget.

PM to announce role for Planning Commission shortly: Jaitley

PM to announce role for Planning Commission shortly: Jaitley

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The assessment sent to the Prime Minister recommended that a new think-tank be set up with experts of domain knowledge to replace the plan body.

Will Jaitley's Budget make the industry happy?

Will Jaitley's Budget make the industry happy?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

There are high hopes that the Budget for 2014-15 to be presented in Parliament may actually not tinker with the threshold limit or the other tax slabs but could provide reliefs by incentivising savings.

Inflation expected to moderate by end 2014: Survey

Inflation expected to moderate by end 2014: Survey

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

However, risks to the outlook stems from possible sub-normal monsoon and higher crude oil prices (on account of the crisis in Iraq)," the Economic Survey 2013-14 tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said.

Spicejet offers 10 lakh seats at fares starting Rs 999!

Spicejet offers 10 lakh seats at fares starting Rs 999!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

No-frills carrier SpiceJet has put ten lakh seats on the block with base fares starting as low as Rs 999, which are lower than a 3-AC train ticket, for a one-way journey under a limited period offer.

Air India shows operational, financial improvement in FY'14

Air India shows operational, financial improvement in FY'14

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The net loss of the carrier marginally decreased to Rs 5,388.82 crore (Rs 53.88 billion) in 2013-14 as against Rs 5,490.16 crore (Rs 54.9 billion) in the previous fiscal.

Sony gets court order to block FIFA content in 200 websites

Sony gets court order to block FIFA content in 200 websites

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

MSM has sole rights for the event and the order has directed Internet Service Providers to block hundreds of webpages hosting videos and clips related to the FIFA 2014 World Cup.

Taxpayers to get quick SMS, email updates on refunds, filing

Taxpayers to get quick SMS, email updates on refunds, filing

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

The Income-Tax department will soon start updating taxpayers about the status of their I-T refunds and processing of certain tax statements by sending real-time SMSes and emails, on similar lines as that of credit card and bank transactions at present.

Automobile dealers seek tax sops in Union Budget

Automobile dealers seek tax sops in Union Budget

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

According to FADA, automobile retail trade and service industry comprises a network of 9,500 automobile dealers and their service stations engaged in sale, service/repair and spares of vehicles across segments, is an essential link in automotive business and a significant stakeholder.

Tata Motors poised for change: Mistry

Tata Motors poised for change: Mistry

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

Tata Motors Chairman Cyrus Mistry said the company was poised for an 'inflection', even as it revamped its entire product portfolio.

Tata Motors to launch models regularly till 2020

Tata Motors to launch models regularly till 2020

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

The company is also working on various other measures such as enhancing quality of manufacturing facilities and improving customer buying and after sales experience.

Hike in LPG rates to affect only 1% of consumers: Govt

Hike in LPG rates to affect only 1% of consumers: Govt

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The price of non-subsidised LPG, which customers buy after using up their quota of 12 subsidised cylinders, was raised to Rs 922.50 per 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi on July 1, the first hike in six months.

Centre to discuss food inflation with state ministers tomorrow

Centre to discuss food inflation with state ministers tomorrow

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The day-long conference will be chaired by Finance Minister Arun Jaitely and presided over by both Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan and Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh.

7 of 10 MF schemes beat benchmarks over 5 years

7 of 10 MF schemes beat benchmarks over 5 years

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Of the 280-odd equity schemes that have been in existence for five years or more, 190 funds or about 70 per cent of those funds have outperformed their respective benchmark indices.

Mutual Fund AUM rises by Rs 80,000 crore in Apr-Jun quarter

Mutual Fund AUM rises by Rs 80,000 crore in Apr-Jun quarter

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

The country's 44 fund houses together had an average AUM of Rs 9.85 lakh crore during April-June quarter of 2014-15, up from Rs 9.05 lakh crore (Rs 9.05 trillion) in the preceding three months, according to the latest data available with Association of Mutual Funds in India.

Fund houses happy as NFOs get speedy nod

Fund houses happy as NFOs get speedy nod

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Time for approving new fund offers down from 6 months to 2 months; MFs have mobilised Rs 4,000 crore from nearly 30 equity NFOs since October last year.

'NDA govt made good start on the economy front'

'NDA govt made good start on the economy front'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Modi took over power in mid-May with high expectations that it would strengthen India's fragile macro economy and faltering investment and growth.

Solar power likely to get top billing in Rail Budget

Solar power likely to get top billing in Rail Budget

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

With a view to reducing its dependence on conventional sources of energy, Railways is looking to harness solar power in a big way and is likely to include a plan for the same in its upcoming budget.

Govt clears confusion on date of debt MF tax hike

Govt clears confusion on date of debt MF tax hike

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Rules applicable from April 1, 2014; investors who have already redeemed will also have to pay tax

Jaitley's gift: A 'Rs 200 crore statue' Budget!

Jaitley's gift: A 'Rs 200 crore statue' Budget!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

That "Rollback Budget" ushered in an era of rollback.

How close was Jaitley's Budget to 'achche din'?

How close was Jaitley's Budget to 'achche din'?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Though not a blockbuster budget it does not undermine the fact that key issues were addressed and the finance minister certainly did not under-deliver, says Vatsal Srivastava.

Aadhaar is a empowerment tool for the poor: Chidambaram

Aadhaar is a empowerment tool for the poor: Chidambaram

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The apex court observed that the government could not deny benefits to those who did not have not Aadhaar numbers.

Gold jumps Rs 465 on global cues; regains crucial Rs 31K level

Gold jumps Rs 465 on global cues; regains crucial Rs 31K level

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

After gaining Rs 235 in last three sessions, gold further spurted by Rs 465 to Rs 31,450 per ten grams, a level last seen on December 12.

Telangana, Tamil fishermen's issues disrupt RS

Telangana, Tamil fishermen's issues disrupt RS

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

As the extended Winter Session of Parliament entered its third and last week on Monday, the Telangana issue continued to disrupt Rajya Sabha leading to its adjournment for the day.

Govt to borrow 25 paise for every rupee in its kitty

Govt to borrow 25 paise for every rupee in its kitty

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The government's dependence on debt has come down from 27 paise in the previous Budget to 25 paise in the coming year, reflecting ease of pressure on revenue collections.

Fitch retains India's rating; revision depends on bold reforms

Fitch retains India's rating; revision depends on bold reforms

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

The agency has also retained 'stable' outlook for the country's ratings.

Multiple controls hindering trade growth in India: Survey

Multiple controls hindering trade growth in India: Survey

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

As per the survey, the trade sector that comprises wholesale and retail grew by 4.8 per cent to Rs 14.79 lakh crore (Rs 14.79 trillion) in 2012-13, accounted for 15.8 per cent share in the gross domestic product.

FDI only for infrastructure, not train operations

FDI only for infrastructure, not train operations

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Scouting for resources to meet its fund crunch, Railways is open to the idea of even 100 per cent FDI in its infrastructure development but would keep train operations out of its ambit.

People can't hold month-old govt responsible for price rise: Min

People can't hold month-old govt responsible for price rise: Min

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

With the Budget Session starting on stormy note due to disruptions by Opposition on the issue of price rise and rail fare hike, the Parliamentary Affairs Minister said the government was ready to discuss all issues including price rise but under appropriate rules.

Pharma sector demands lifting of MAT on SEZs

Pharma sector demands lifting of MAT on SEZs

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Currently, the spend on R&D as a percentage of GDP is just 0.9%

Losses on diesel more than double to Rs 3.40 a litre

Losses on diesel more than double to Rs 3.40 a litre

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Diesel prices have cumulatively risen by Rs 10.68 a litre in 17 instalments since January 2013 when the United Progressive Alliance government had decided on the monthly hikes.

Etihad Airways to start more flights between India and UAE

Etihad Airways to start more flights between India and UAE

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The airline will utilise new Airbus A320s, scheduled for delivery this year, to accommodate much of the increased frequencies.

Food Min moves Cabinet note to suspend sugar export subsidy

Food Min moves Cabinet note to suspend sugar export subsidy

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The country has exported about 5 lakh tonnes of raw sugar so far availing the benefit of the subsidy, according to the Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA).

Rangarajan panel submits report on poverty to Plan Panel

Rangarajan panel submits report on poverty to Plan Panel

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The Planning Commission in May 2012 had constituted the expert group under the then Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council Chairman C Rangarajan to review the Tendulkar Committee methodology for estimating poverty, following an uproar over the number of poor in the country.

EPFO launches online registration facility for firms

EPFO launches online registration facility for firms

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Tomar had discussed the two proposals with trade unions on June 24 and assured that the government will take at least two weeks to take a decision.

Key policies that will ensure growth for the economy

Key policies that will ensure growth for the economy

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Businessmen love low import duties on their inputs and high duties on their outputs. And the Bharatiya Janata Party has a keen ear for business sentiment.