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ITC hikes cigarette prices

ITC hikes cigarette prices

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

Service Tax likely after VAT

Service Tax likely after VAT

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

The government is considering to enact Service Tax Act and is likely to allow states to levy the tax on local items after nationwide value-added tax is introduced, a senior official of Central Board of Excise and Customs said on Thursday.\n\n\n\n

Exim Policy may be declared earlier

Exim Policy may be declared earlier

Rediff.com14 Jan 2004

The government may advance its annual Exim Policy outlining sops to boost exports to $80 billion by 2006-07

Govt cuts tariff value on gold, silver

Govt cuts tariff value on gold, silver

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The import tariff value is the base price at which the customs duty is determined to prevent under-invoicing.

Suspended JD-U MLC Manorama Devi granted bail

Suspended JD-U MLC Manorama Devi granted bail

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

A bench of Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah passed the order while hearing a bail petition filed by Manorama Devi. While giving bail, the court also asked her to cooperate in the trial of the case.

The many challenges facing Jaitley's fiscal promise

The many challenges facing Jaitley's fiscal promise

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

After the April-July fiscal deficit data was released on August 31, several analysts hinted that the government may need to go for cuts in capital expenditure to meet the fiscal deficit target.

Beer, whisky may come under food regulator's lens

Beer, whisky may come under food regulator's lens

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

FSSAI is the central body which lays down science-based standards.

Beware of Chinese propaganda!

Beware of Chinese propaganda!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

China has been trying to build lobbies of influence and mould public opinion in India since at least 2017, and large sums have been invested in the effort, reveals former RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade.

OilMin, RIL staff held for leaking information

OilMin, RIL staff held for leaking information

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

RIL said it had launched 'an internal probe' into its staff's detention.

Govt cuts import tariff value on gold, silver

Govt cuts import tariff value on gold, silver

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

The government on Tuesday cut the import tariff value on gold and silver to $396 per 10 gram and $575 per kg, taking into account weak global trends.

Day after day, crores continue to be seized across India

Day after day, crores continue to be seized across India

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

In continued post-demonetisation crackdown on black money, stashes of new notes continue to be seized in several states, including Rs 1.05 crore from a tea seller-turned-financier in Gujarat and nearly Rs 90 lakh in Andhra Pradesh.

Help is at hand for 'GST-afflicted exporters'

Help is at hand for 'GST-afflicted exporters'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

A corpus of Rs 20,000-30,000 crore is under consideration, to narrow the input tax credit cycle and facilitate their working capital requirements.

No electoral alliance with Congress in any state: Mayawati

No electoral alliance with Congress in any state: Mayawati

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Referring to her party's pre-poll alliance with the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh, she said it was based on "mutual respect" and "honest intentions", adding that "the SP-BSP alliance is perfect enough to defeat the BJP, especially in Uttar Pradesh.

Indirect tax collection up 8.82%

Indirect tax collection up 8.82%

Rediff.com12 Nov 2003

Indirect tax collections increased by 8.82 per cent to Rs 75,655 crore during the first seven months of this fiscal from Rs 69,521 crore in April-October 2002.

Cricket Buzz: Aus paceman Siddle retires from internationals

Cricket Buzz: Aus paceman Siddle retires from internationals

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Siddle broke the news to his team mates at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday after being released from the squad for the third and final Test against New Zealand in Sydney.

New drug pricing order challenged in court

New drug pricing order challenged in court

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The move is expected to delay the introduction of low-priced medicines in the market.

Govt warns of tough action against service tax evaders

Govt warns of tough action against service tax evaders

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

In a stern warning to service tax evaders, the government asked them to either pay their dues by tomorrow or face penal action which could include arrest and prosecution.

Govt cuts import tariff on gold

Govt cuts import tariff on gold

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

The import tariff value is the base price at which the customs duty is determined to prevent under-invoicing.

GST council clears draft compensation bill

GST council clears draft compensation bill

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Inching towards rolling out of GST, the GST Council on Saturday approved a law to compensate states for any loss of revenue from the implementation of the new national sales tax but deferred approval for enabling laws to next meeting.

Govt cuts import tariff value on gold, silver

Govt cuts import tariff value on gold, silver

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

The government on Monday slashed import tariff value on gold and silver to $408 per 10 grams and $617 per kg respectively, in view of weakness in bullion prices globally.

GST may add to India Inc's documentation burden

GST may add to India Inc's documentation burden

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Service companies such as Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services and Airtel, among others, would be particularly hit.

Govt hikes import tariff value on gold, silver

Govt hikes import tariff value on gold, silver

Rediff.com16 May 2014

In Singapore, gold prices have risen by 0.46 per cent to $ 1,294.20 from $ 1,288 per ounce in last one fortnight.

Volkswagen to drive in compact sedan; will rival Dzire, Amaze

Volkswagen to drive in compact sedan; will rival Dzire, Amaze

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

it will share the platform will Polo.

3 reasons why fall in crude prices won't benefit India

3 reasons why fall in crude prices won't benefit India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Usually, a fall in oil prices is followed with a cut in retail prices of auto fuels and the government passes on the benefit to consumers. However, Morgan Stanley believes gains this time around will remain capped.

Next-level GST talks on Wednesday

Next-level GST talks on Wednesday

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

States' demand of compensation from Centre for loss of tax revenue not on agenda.

113 per cent surge in corruption complaints: CVC

113 per cent surge in corruption complaints: CVC

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

There has been a quantum jump in the number of complaints of corruption received by the Central Vigilance Commission last year as against those in 2011.

Kerala rain fury claims 97 lives, PM to visit flood-hit areas

Kerala rain fury claims 97 lives, PM to visit flood-hit areas

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

The situation in the state was 'extremely grave', said Vijayan, who spoke to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and Home minister, Rajnath Singh, this morning seeking more central assistance for relief operations.

What Maharashtra could've done differently with dance bars

What Maharashtra could've done differently with dance bars

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Instead of taking the moral high ground and resorting to a ban, the government should've turned the screws on dance bars by enforcing the licence conditions, says Anil Singh.

GST preparedness: Karnataka tops

GST preparedness: Karnataka tops

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Ironically, West Bengal, which has been seeking a postponement of the GST roll-out, has fared better among most other states.

Power tariff subsidy, other AAP govt initiatives to stay

Power tariff subsidy, other AAP govt initiatives to stay

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, who is now administering Delhi after President's rule was imposed, on Tuesday made it clear that none of the decisions and initiatives taken by the Aam Aadmi Party government will be scrapped, including the 50 per cent subsidy on power tariff.

Govt hikes import tariff value on gold, silver

Govt hikes import tariff value on gold, silver

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

The import tariff value -- base price at which customs duty is determined to prevent under-invoicing -- is revised on a fortnightly basis.

Nitish declares Bihar a dry state

Nitish declares Bihar a dry state

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Earlier, The Nitish Kumar government had banned sale and consumption of country and spiced liquor in rural areas from April 1 this year, but had allowed sale of foreign liquor in towns and cities.

PM Modi to review GST, black money policy on Tuesday

PM Modi to review GST, black money policy on Tuesday

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Hasmukh Adhia to present revenue dept's performance over past year & plan for current financial year

Government calls meet to review gold monetisation scheme

Government calls meet to review gold monetisation scheme

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The scheme calls for banks, refineries and hallmarking centres to work together.

Finally, a 'successful bidder' for Mallya's luxury jet

Finally, a 'successful bidder' for Mallya's luxury jet

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

SGI Commex chairman G S Srivastava, an art connoisseur, said the aircraft, an Airbus A319-133 with registration of CJ VT-VJM, will be converted into an art pilgrimage venture

Kumaraswamy to expand ministry on Wednesday

Kumaraswamy to expand ministry on Wednesday

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Sources said while the Janata Dal-Secular will have nine new ministers, the Congress will have nearly 12 of its legislators inducted into the cabinet. Lone Bahujan Samaj Party MLA N Mahesh will also be a part of the cabinet expansion and will be given a key portfolio.

Nirmala Sitharaman's first Budget puts brakes on some funds for states

Nirmala Sitharaman's first Budget puts brakes on some funds for states

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Nirmala Sitharaman has designed the revenue mix in such a way that while Centre's share in taxes would grow a massive 25 per cent, states' share would grow a dismal 6 per cent.

New price regime: Govt extends deadline to drug makers by 30 days

New price regime: Govt extends deadline to drug makers by 30 days

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Firms are mandated to change prices of medicines within 45 days of NPPA's notification.

Govt hikes import tariff value on gold, silver

Govt hikes import tariff value on gold, silver

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

The government on Wednesday hiked the import tariff value on gold and silver to $431 per 10 grams and $646 per kg, respectively, taking firm global cues.

In 1st major reshuffle, Yogi moves out close aides of Akhilesh

In 1st major reshuffle, Yogi moves out close aides of Akhilesh

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The Yogi Adityanath government on Wednesday transferred 20 senior IAS officers, shunting out Principal Secretary-Information Navneet Sehgal and others who wielded considerable influence under the Akhilesh Yadav dispensation.