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Compare Form 16 with 26AS before filing income-tax return: Experts

Compare Form 16 with 26AS before filing income-tax return: Experts

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Attention to details is paramount when filing income-tax return (ITR). By mid-June, employees receive Form 16 from their employers. The first step in filing ITR is to compare Form 26AS with Form 16. If there are discrepancies in the figures quoted in the two documents, they need to be rectified.

Will TDP, JD-U Toe BJP Line On Hindutva?

Will TDP, JD-U Toe BJP Line On Hindutva?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The TDP and JD-U will have a lot to answer inside Parliament, day after day, session after session, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'ESG means doing business the right way'

'ESG means doing business the right way'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

'ESG is actually a concept which cannot be applied effectively in the very short run.'

Arjuna's eye not enough to tame inflation: Das

Arjuna's eye not enough to tame inflation: Das

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

"We have to stand in readiness to go beyond keeping Arjuna's eye to deploying policy instruments, if necessary" to contain inflation, said Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday. Headline consumer price index-based inflation projection for the second quarter of 2023-24 has been revised up substantially, primarily due to the price shock from vegetables, at 6.2 per cent by the RBI form 5.2 per cent estimated in June. Unveiling the bi-monthly monetary policy, Governor Das said the moderation in headline inflation to 4.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2023-24 was in line with the projections set out in the June MPC meeting.

A Week In The Life Of A PSU Banker

A Week In The Life Of A PSU Banker

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'The CM kept his cool, but his adviser was liberal with filthy language.' Tamal Bandyopadhyay recreates the diary of a general manager in a public sector bank, providing a glimpse of how they balance their work and life.

TDS limit for cooperative sector hiked to Rs 3cr, concessional tax for societies

TDS limit for cooperative sector hiked to Rs 3cr, concessional tax for societies

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

For the cooperation ministry, the government made a total budget outlay of Rs 1,150.38 crore for 2023-24, lower than the revised estimate of Rs 1,624.74 crore for 2022-23.

Bad loans a cause of concern for RBI

Bad loans a cause of concern for RBI

Rediff.com31 May 2014

The gross NPAs of public sector banks rose to Rs 2.03 lakh crore (Rs 2.03 trillion) at the end of September from Rs 1.55 lakh crore (Rs 1.55 trillion) on 31 March, 2013.

Analysts raise target on Bank of Baroda post Q4, see up to 29% upside

Analysts raise target on Bank of Baroda post Q4, see up to 29% upside

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Bank of Baroda Q4 results: Key brokerages have raised their target prices on Bank of Baroda after the state-owned lender posted better-than-expected March quarter (Q4FY23) results. Analysts now see up to 29 per cent upside in the stock from a one-year perspective as they believe BoB is well-placed among the large public banks with nearly all key business metrics moving closer to the top-tier banks. Valuations, too, remain attractive despite steady strong quarterly performances.

A tale of two sinking banks

A tale of two sinking banks

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Loans make money for the lender in the initial years but losses come later when they turn bad.

'If we want to fly some kites, we can fly them in different ways'

'If we want to fly some kites, we can fly them in different ways'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

'... and without necessarily calling them Economic Surveys.' 'One should stick to the main focus, which is to give people a good perspective on how the economy is doing.'

RBI unsatisfied with MCLR, asks banks to lower rates further

RBI unsatisfied with MCLR, asks banks to lower rates further

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

The bank, however, maintained that the incremental benefit from the MCLR based lending rates introduced in April 2016 as an alternative to the earlier system of base rate, was positive.

Dec 2023 to April 2024, BJP Has Packed Schedule

Dec 2023 to April 2024, BJP Has Packed Schedule

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Its workers are on their toes to win over the voters once again, with idea of 'Amrit Kaal'.

What Nirmalaji Must Include In The Budget Speech

What Nirmalaji Must Include In The Budget Speech

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The real requirement for the finance minister's explanatory speech is to explain the measures taken in the Budget to influence inflation and growth not just through the announcement of a deficit goal, but more broadly through the impact on money supply, consumer demand, foreign trade and investment, explains Nitin Desai.

RBI springs a surprise, keeps repo rates unchanged at 6.5%

RBI springs a surprise, keeps repo rates unchanged at 6.5%

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

After raising interest rate by a cumulative 250 basis points in 11 months, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday unexpectedly kept benchmark rate unchanged as global banking woes added uncertainty to the economic outlook. Five out of six members of MPC voted to remain focused on the withdrawal of accommodation to ensure inflation aligns with target while focusing on growth, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Thursday. The Monetary Policy Committee of the central bank decided to take a pause after a rate hike seen in previous six consecutive policies.

If not for loan recast, banks' NPAs would have touched 20-year high

If not for loan recast, banks' NPAs would have touched 20-year high

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The major beneficiaries of loan recasting will be sub-Rs 500 crore corporate exposures and retail exposures, which were earlier expected to see the highest increase in NPAs in percentage terms.

Will India get another talent like Mohammed Shami?

Will India get another talent like Mohammed Shami?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Mohammed Shami possesses a rare ability of landing the ball in an upright seam position every single time and no coach in the world can create such a fast bowling "artist", gushed India's bowling coach Paras Mhambrey.

'Nitish Kumar acts like a dictator'

'Nitish Kumar acts like a dictator'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'Nitish Kumar is fooling the people of Bihar.' 'He will not probe anything because if he does so, he will be trapped himself.'

Google unveils a slate of AI tools for Indian developers

Google unveils a slate of AI tools for Indian developers

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Google unveiled on Wednesday a slate of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies for Indian developers at its first I/O Connect event for India, being held in Bengaluru. The company made accessible for Indian developers its faster, more accurate large language AI model accessible through PaLM API, Makersuite, as well as features on Google Cloud's Vertex AI. Google Cloud officially launched a new initiative in collaboration with Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, to help sellers build and scale commerce platforms across the country.

Gautam Adani will find it hard to raise funds, says Moody's

Gautam Adani will find it hard to raise funds, says Moody's

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Moody's Investors Service on Friday warned that the rout in Adani Group shares could hurt the conglomerate's ability to raise capital, while its peer Fitch saw no immediate impact on its ratings. Adani Group's listed companies have lost over USD 100 billion in value in just over a week after short-seller Hindenburg Research's scathing report flagged concerns about the ports-to-energy conglomerate's debt levels and alleged stock manipulation, accounting fraud and the use of tax havens.

'Definite improvement in economic activity in October'

'Definite improvement in economic activity in October'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

'I hope the trend is sustainable and that economic activity accelerates going forward.'

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'Just the amount of work which is there just to become more and more successful in banking. For this to happen you need to have leaders who understand technology.'

How to build a perfect CIBIL score

How to build a perfect CIBIL score

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Here's the formula and it is not too difficult to implement.

'Banking system moving from bad to normal'

'Banking system moving from bad to normal'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

'It is nice that the banking system is in good shape.' 'It is a little early to call it too good because I think it was too bad in the past.'

Adani Group touts 'very healthy' balance sheet to calm investors

Adani Group touts 'very healthy' balance sheet to calm investors

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Billionaire Gautam Adani's embattled conglomerate said its balance sheet is "very healthy" and is laser focused on continuing business momentum, as it looked to reassure investors to keep faith in the conglomerate despite a share rout triggered by a damning report by a US short-seller. Group CFO Jugeshinder (Robbie) Singh in an earnings call said the group is confident of its internal controls, compliance and corporate governance. Separately, it released a compendium of group companies to highlight that it has adequate cash reserves and has ability to refinance debt.

Secret behind DK's longevity revealed

Secret behind DK's longevity revealed

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Karthik attributes performances like 27-ball-55 to a sense of security and clarity in thought process.

Standalone health, private multi-line insurance players see more gains

Standalone health, private multi-line insurance players see more gains

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Core retail segments like motor and health continue to report strong growth of 19-20 per cent with competitive intensity still visible in the motor OD (owner driven) segment. Commercial lines reported muted growth. Group health remains a key driver. Among the listed companies, ICICI Lombard continues to trail in the motor section while Star Health has lost its Y-o-Y retail market share although its better on a sequential basis.

Plan to take a home loan in 2022?

Plan to take a home loan in 2022?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

A home loan is a long-term contract, so do shop around before signing on the dotted line, advises Sarbajeet K Sen.

Dhoni unhappy with CSK's bowling in Powerplay

Dhoni unhappy with CSK's bowling in Powerplay

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said Chennai Super Kings' poor bowling in the Powerplay was majorly responsible for their defeat against Rajasthan Royals.

India to clock GDP growth of 6.5% in FY24: Arvind Virmani

India to clock GDP growth of 6.5% in FY24: Arvind Virmani

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The Indian economy will grow at around 6.5 per cent in the current fiscal, notwithstanding high crude oil prices and increased uncertainty due climate changes, NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani said on Thursday. Virmani also asserted that the gross household savings ratio in India has consistently gone up. In an interview with PTI, he said: "My growth projection (of India's GDP growth) is 6.5 per cent plus minus 0.5 per cent... because my experience is that the fluctuations in global GDP more or less has balanced out for us, assuming normal changes."

'Pakistan haven't put together the perfect game yet'

'Pakistan haven't put together the perfect game yet'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Pakistan's Director of Cricket Mickey Arthur says the main reason for the team's struggles in the ongoing World Cup is the inability to put together the "perfect game".

Interest on home, auto loans to be linked to new benchmarks from April 1

Interest on home, auto loans to be linked to new benchmarks from April 1

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The final guidelines to link the interest rate to external benchmarks will be issued by the end of this month

Do top execs of PSBs need a pay overhaul?

Do top execs of PSBs need a pay overhaul?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

In FY23, the State Bank of India (SBI) reported a 57.4 per cent jump in its net profit to Rs 55,684.17 crore. But the chairman of the country's largest bank, Dinesh Khara's annual pay for this creditable performance was just Rs 37 lakh (his peers at state-run banks are no better off). Look at his private bank rivals - most pocketed in excess of Rs 7 crore annually - plus stock options.

IPL's hat-trick hero veteran Amit Mishra turning back the clock

IPL's hat-trick hero veteran Amit Mishra turning back the clock

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Veteran Lucknow Super Giants spinner Amit Mishra credited his success in the five-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Friday's IPL match in Lucknow to making a careful assessment of the wicket and taking mental notes of the shots that batters are likely to employ against his bowling.

CSK in play-offs, but 'home advantage' still a bother

CSK in play-offs, but 'home advantage' still a bother

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Chennai Super Kings may struggle to capitalise on the home advantage during the IPL play-offs as they are still "not sure" of the conditions at the Chepauk, says head coach Stephen Fleming.

'I expect 8% growth next year'

'I expect 8% growth next year'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'We will see a lot of investments from the private sector.' 'As long as we are not impacted by some global events, I think we will be in a strong place.'

Read This Before Filing I-T Returns

Read This Before Filing I-T Returns

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Penalties for non-disclosure or inaccurate disclosure of these details can be severe.

South Africa need to find ways to combat new ball: Maharaj

South Africa need to find ways to combat new ball: Maharaj

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Maharaj feels some adjustment and a change in mindset could help them combat the swing.

Hit by GST recovery notices and summons, industry calls for help

Hit by GST recovery notices and summons, industry calls for help

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

With Goods and Services Tax (GST) officers under pressure to exceed the Rs 1-trillion collection mark per month, industry has faced a barrage of recovery notices and summons issued over the last one month across sectors, according to company executives. Industry bodies have claimed harassment by field officers, blocking of input tax credit, cancellation of GST registration, threats of arrest and steep penalties, impacting their working capital and operations. Company executives pointed at an atmosphere of apprehension and fear due to such notices and summons.

Read This Before Filing Your Tax Return

Read This Before Filing Your Tax Return

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

It is important to have the necessary documents on hand to verify the information in the form.

Govt notifies procedural changes in GST rules

Govt notifies procedural changes in GST rules

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The government has notified a host of procedural changes in the GST rules, including levy of interest for wrongful utilisation of ITC and turnover threshold for filing annual returns for the 2021-22 fiscal. The changes were vetted by the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council at its meeting last week. With the amendments notified by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), businesses have also been allowed to make tax payments on the GSTN portal by using IMPS and UPI payment modes.