A slew of challenges that are yet to be resolved include the lack of consensus between the Centre and states over the GST exemption threshold limit, dual control over scrutiny and assessment
Apart from streamlining loan processing, most public sector banks charge lower interest rate, an aspect which seems to be game changer.
The list of exempted goods from central excise duty has shrunk from 400 items in 2011-12 to 300 now.
Columnist Rajni Bakshi asks if the louder responses to the climate crisis will be those arguing that innovations are viable only when they give handsome and rapid monetary returns?
Sensex may remain under pressure this week due to weak global factors.
Generally,profit of a partnership firm is divided among its partners in sync with their partnership deal.
Many companies are putting HR's reputation as a back office administrator to rest by either outsourcing or automating most administrative tasks.
Global sales made via mobile devices are expected to top $638 billion.
In five years, royalty payments have grown 31.1% yearly, much faster than rise in revenue and profit.
With over 200 brands and websites as participants this year, the Google Online Shopping Festival is turning bigger.
Mumbai-based CA Prince Tiwari is educating and empowering the underprivileged since 2011. This is his heart-warming story.
Excise exemptions may be whittled in Budget to offset higher govt salaries, pensions
With cyber criminals becoming savvier by the day, learning how to safeguard yourself is imperative.
At least 200 investors have to furnish financial statements
The acquisition of ZipDial however has proven that even a proven business model could be an attraction point.
Recent easing of restrictions does not address the pain in the sector.
Those taking up a job abroad should notify their bank about the change in status and open appropriate NRI accounts
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley takes a protectionist stance in favour of domestic companies, increases customs duty on certain products.
According to estimates, if the companies are not allowed to raise petrol rates at least Rs 5 a litre by the first fortnight of September, they might begin to suffer underrecoveries on this decontrolled auto fuel, too -- for the first time this financial year.
The civil aviation ministry appears supportive of SpiceJet because it does not want another airline to fail. The real test now will be the capacity of the airline's chairman, Kalanithi Maran, to raise funds. And he needs to do this quickly.
NDA's energy plan powered UP win, but it's not a winner yet. Centre has claimed to have saved money by targeted coverage but critics say the system is not yet foolproof.
TRAI said that Internet service providers would not be allowed to discriminate on pricing of data access for different web services.
Despite difficult working conditions, Indians are still seeking jobs in Gulf countries
However, worries on inadequate import and issues for the FTA pacts.
For any proposal to be cleared, it has to get 75% of the vote.
The agency did not seek a reappointment in FY12.
With response tepid so far from domestic investors, these funds might soon approach FIPB for approvals.
There will be higher charges for bank account-holders.
Riding on a stock market boom since 2009, India Inc's chief executives have been able to salvage a lot of lost pride in their second innings.
As coal stocks at thermal plants fall to critical levels, economic recovery could be hi.
The tax dept has served notices on about 36 foreign investors.
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To get what it thinks are its dues, its brass have directed; construction, realty, renting of property, personnel supply, security & goods transport among those under lens
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Of the 11 licence holders, only eight remain in the fray as concerns about profitability and rising competition are making them think twice before jumping in.
Operators developing greenfield airports (built from scratch on undeveloped land) are likely to face increased competition, with the Ministry of Civil Aviation considering tweaking the norms to allow such airports to be developed within 150-km radii of existing ones.
Cognizant's consulting practice today has 5,500 consultants, perhaps one of the highest numbers when compared to Indian IT players.
Directors that are shareholders will also face more problems.
With filing possible only online, there is no scope for any error.
Each city would get Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) every year.
Expressing disappointment over the hike in repo rate by the RBI, India Inc on Friday said a rate cut by the bank would have helped ameliorate sentiments as businesses are "reeling" under a tight liquidity crunch due to high cost of capital.
