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Do you have personal income tax queries?

Do you have personal income tax queries?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Filing your tax returns may seem like a lot of paperwork, but it is swift and smooth once you start with a clear plan, says Anil Rego.

CAs, bankers in a rush to pass insolvency exam

CAs, bankers in a rush to pass insolvency exam

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Test on lines of IIT-JEE

Taxmen keep an eye on money changers

Taxmen keep an eye on money changers

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Money changers operating behind the RBI HQ in Mumbai said they would charge a 15% fee to convert Rs 1 crore.

'Will I die without ever knowing love?'

'Will I die without ever knowing love?'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'Love will always be a mystery.' 'The day it stops being a mystery it won't exist.'

Time to book profit now; buy when Nifty hits 16,000: BofA Securities

Time to book profit now; buy when Nifty hits 16,000: BofA Securities

Rediff.com12 May 2023

With the Nifty50 just about 3 per cent away from its all-time closing high of 18,812 points, analysts at BofA Securities suggest investors book profit. Their reasons for the advice include risks like the possibility of a cut in corporate earnings growth forecasts, high valuation (one-year forward P/E of 19.5x), interest rates staying elevated for longer-than-expected and credit tightening. Going ahead, they expect the Nifty50 index to drop to 16,000 levels - down nearly 12 per cent from the current level of 18,255 points, which they believe would be a good time to buy.

Amrapali case: SC keen on completion certificate to homebuyers

Amrapali case: SC keen on completion certificate to homebuyers

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

On July 23, the apex court had cracked its whip on errant builders for breaching the trust reposed by homebuyers and ordered cancellation of the registration of Amrapali Group under the real estate law RERA, and ousted it from its prime properties in the NCR by nixing the land leases.

SC stays criminal proceedings against former Wipro chairman Azim Premji

SC stays criminal proceedings against former Wipro chairman Azim Premji

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed criminal proceedings against former chairman of Wipro, Azim Premji, and his wife on their plea seeking quashing of the summons issued by a Bengaluru trial court on a "frivolous"and "mischievous" complaint filed by an NGO alleging breach of trust and corruption in merger of three firms with a Premji group firm. A bench of Justices Sanjya Kishan Kaul, Dinesh Maheshwari and Hrishikesh Roy also issued notice to an NGO, Indian Awake for Transparency and others and sought their response. Senior advocates Mukul Rohatgi, A M Singhvi appearing for Premji and others said that the complaint was "mischievous" in nature.

All you want to know about filing income tax returns

All you want to know about filing income tax returns

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Join Anil Rego for an online chat between 2 pm and 3 pm on Friday, July 8, 2016.

'What's the tax implication of interest earned on 5-yr NSC income?'

'What's the tax implication of interest earned on 5-yr NSC income?'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

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

'I speak better Hindi than Mumbaikers'

'I speak better Hindi than Mumbaikers'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

'I would get a rejection everyday. I used to give five-six auditions sometimes and would get disheartened. After so many rejections, I have finally managed to do what I like.' Meet Ek Aastha Aisi Bhi's Tina Phillip.

Sebi bars Franklin Templeton from launching new debt schemes for 2 years

Sebi bars Franklin Templeton from launching new debt schemes for 2 years

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Sebi on Monday barred Franklin Templeton AMC from launching any new debt scheme for two years and fined it Rs 5 crore for violating regulatory norms in the case of winding up of six debt schemes in 2020. Also, it has been asked to refund investment management and advisory fees to the tune of Rs 512 crore, including interest, collected with respect to the six debt schemes, Sebi said in its 100-page order. In a separate order, the regulator has barred Vivek Kudva, former head of Asia Pacific (APAC) for Franklin Templeton, and his wife Roopa from the securities market for one year for redeeming units of Franklin Templeton MF schemes while in possession of non-public information.

'King' Dhoni back to where it all began!

'King' Dhoni back to where it all began!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Mahendra Singh Dhoni relived his fond memories of the city by doing a customary pitch inspection at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA stadium in Visakhapatnam, where he announced himself on the international scene more than 13 years ago.

Rhea appears before ED, Sushant's sis tweets warning

Rhea appears before ED, Sushant's sis tweets warning

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta Singh Kirti posted a cryptic quote on her social media platforms saying people should think about the consequences before messing up with someone.

Kolkata is shell companies' favourite address

Kolkata is shell companies' favourite address

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

In Kolkata, there is a community of chartered accountants, and it is easy to find 'directors', who for Rs 5,000 will sign anywhere.

PNB scam: What role did the auditors play?

PNB scam: What role did the auditors play?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

While the scam highlights the need for an overhaul of the oversight mechanism of banks and of their internal controls, questions are being raised on why multiple audits failed to raise an alarm

Former Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda convicted in coal scam case

Former Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda convicted in coal scam case

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Koda, Basu and two accused public servants conspired to favour VISUL in the coal block allocation, the agency alleged.

Bank deposits may not always be tax-free

Bank deposits may not always be tax-free

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

TDS merely means the bank will pay you the entire interest amount without forwarding the tax on it to the government.

'GST is going to be tax jihadism'

'GST is going to be tax jihadism'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

'If my understanding is correct, one has to file not less than 37 returns per year for every ordinary business, and that too per state.' 'If you are doing businesses in Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad, you have to file 37x3 returns every year!' 'The consequence of GST will be chaos, confusion and possibly economic crisis.'

309,000 'shell' company directors disqualified

309,000 'shell' company directors disqualified

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Their bank accounts have been frozen. State governments have been told to restrict sales and transfers of real estate assets these companies own.
Veena Mani reports.

Decoding the real estate Bill

Decoding the real estate Bill

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

No promoter is allowed to advertise, market, book, sell or offer for sale, or invite persons to purchase any plot, apartment or building, in a project without registering with the authority.

BJP has lost its high moral ground: Sinha on Jay Shah episode

BJP has lost its high moral ground: Sinha on Jay Shah episode

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

The former finance minister also objected to the filing of a Rs 100 crore defamation suit against The Wire, which carried a story on Jay Shah's business.

When Jugal Hansraj Was Paid More Than Priyanka Chopra

When Jugal Hansraj Was Paid More Than Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'I wasn't getting the roles I wanted to play and the respect I thought I deserved as a senior actor, so I cut myself off from the industry for a while and moved to the US.'

Walmart names Krish Iyer as India unit CEO

Walmart names Krish Iyer as India unit CEO

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The appointment will be effective January 20, 2014, the company said in a statement.

HC to hear on Dec 10 pleas seeking transparency in PM CARES Fund functioning

HC to hear on Dec 10 pleas seeking transparency in PM CARES Fund functioning

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday advanced to December 10 the hearing on pleas to declare the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund a 'State' under the Constitution and a 'public authority' under the Right to Information Act to ensure transparency in its functioning.

ED imposes Rs 100 crore fine on StanChart for FEMA breach

ED imposes Rs 100 crore fine on StanChart for FEMA breach

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

The investigation under FEMA was taken up by ED based on a reference received from RBI to investigate advance remittances received by certain entities for the purchase of the shares of Tamil Nadu Mercantile Bank through escrow mechanism maintained with Standard Chartered Bank, Mumbai.

Hit by leaks, wary finance ministry blocks non-government sites

Hit by leaks, wary finance ministry blocks non-government sites

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The ban has been in force since last Friday.

Corporate spying: CBI arrests commerce ministry employee

Corporate spying: CBI arrests commerce ministry employee

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

CBI has also summoned a senior official of Reliance Industries Limited and a noted chartered accountant.

HC pulls up Centre over 1-page reply to plea on PM CARES Fund

HC pulls up Centre over 1-page reply to plea on PM CARES Fund

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Observing that the issue concerning the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) is 'not so simple' the high court asked the Centre to file a 'detailed and exhaustive' response in the matter.

RBI creates post of CFO, invites applications

RBI creates post of CFO, invites applications

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The CFO will formulate the accounting policy of the bank, maintain the internal accounts and report financial results, and carry out corporate strategy functions like PF policies.

Health check-ups can save you tax!

Health check-ups can save you tax!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Under Section 80D, you can avail of deduction on payment made towards preventive health check-ups.

Deloitte defends audit work on MCX

Deloitte defends audit work on MCX

Rediff.com8 May 2014

However, Deloitte, the latter entity, says regulations don't mandate it to go beyond a basic examination of the books of accounts.

New tax portal a mess, why change during ITR filing time, says Tharoor

New tax portal a mess, why change during ITR filing time, says Tharoor

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday attacked the Centre over the glitches in the new income tax portal, alleging that even after spending Rs 4,200 crore on it, the government had "failed" to make it user-friendly and created a "mess" instead.

Tax Torture And Taxtortion

Tax Torture And Taxtortion

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The tax department will remain a source of endless nightmares for citizens and 'transparent taxation' will remain an empty slogan and a cruel joke, observes Debashis Basu.

#10YearChallenge: Don't stop until you are proud!

#10YearChallenge: Don't stop until you are proud!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Rediff readers take the 10YearChallenge and tell us what has changed since 1999.

ASK ANIL: Trading in stocks; how to file IT returns?

ASK ANIL: Trading in stocks; how to file IT returns?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

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

Coal scam: Former coal secy convicted

Coal scam: Former coal secy convicted

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The court will pronounce the order on quantum of sentence on May 22.

India Sees 8 Aviation Accidents Every Year

India Sees 8 Aviation Accidents Every Year

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The number of serious incidents has more than doubled in the last seven years.

Infosys admits to continuing tax portal glitches, says work is on

Infosys admits to continuing tax portal glitches, says work is on

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

IT major Infosys on Thursday acknowledged that some users continue to experience difficulties in accessing the income tax portal and assured that it is working expeditiously, in collaboration with the income tax department to further streamline end-user experience.

No factor to show PM CARES Fund is private: HC told

No factor to show PM CARES Fund is private: HC told

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Opposing the Centre's stand that the PM CARES Fund was not a government fund, a lawyer told the Delhi High Court Wednesday that there was no factor to show that the fund was private in nature.

7 Most Sought-After Jobs In The World

7 Most Sought-After Jobs In The World

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

The demand for full-stack developers in India have seen a 20% increase in the last one year.