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'No expectation of major reforms from this government'

'No expectation of major reforms from this government'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Sharma is Head of Emerging Markets and Chief Global Strategist at Morgan Stanley Investment Management.

Greece: Conservatives rise to power as Tsipras concedes defeat

Greece: Conservatives rise to power as Tsipras concedes defeat

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

With 75 per cent of votes counted, the ND party was leading with 39.6 per cent of total votes heading towards a majority in the 300-member Greek Parliament, while Tsipras' leftist Syriza was behind with 31.6 per cent of total votes, CNN reported.

Mersal row: Actor Vishal accuses BJP leader of advocating piracy

Mersal row: Actor Vishal accuses BJP leader of advocating piracy

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

Raja clarified that he had only watched clips of the movie on his mobile phone and said he did not have the patience to sit through a two-and-a-half hour film.

With FII money taking wings, govt bends backwards to woo them

With FII money taking wings, govt bends backwards to woo them

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Breather for FIIs: MAT assessments, fresh notices put on hold.

10 thoughts about India's economy for the coming year

10 thoughts about India's economy for the coming year

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

India has just had one of the worst quarters in export earnings.

Fresh tax demand on foreign investors

Fresh tax demand on foreign investors

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Tax department sends notices saying they are liable to pay MAT.

Govt goes all out to woo investors

Govt goes all out to woo investors

Rediff.com28 May 2014

On day 1, says retrospective taxation should be avoided; Sets up special investigation team to unearth black money.

Why filing tax returns is not easy anymore

Why filing tax returns is not easy anymore

Rediff.com3 May 2018

New ITR forms indirectly force small businesses to maintain books of accounts, something that wasn't needed earlier, says Anupam Jain.

Vodafone in multi-million Britain tax settlement

Vodafone in multi-million Britain tax settlement

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

The Guardian reported that accounts filed in Dublin showed that in 2009 Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs settled a dispute with the British telecoms provider over its Irish tax returns.

Tax dept to now conduct raids only after confirmed information

Tax dept to now conduct raids only after confirmed information

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Under new government, tax office to explore ways to reduce disputes.

Budget 2017: Hike PAN limit to Rs 500,000, jewellery industry to FM

Budget 2017: Hike PAN limit to Rs 500,000, jewellery industry to FM

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Jewelers also want import duty on gold to be reduced from the current 10 per cent to at least 5 per cent.

New date for Budget only after Acharya panel inputs

New date for Budget only after Acharya panel inputs

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

February 6 or 8 likely options; development will be the main theme

When does investing in gold make sense?

When does investing in gold make sense?

Rediff.com7 May 2019

People who have no access to or do not trust the financial system are the only ones for whom investing in gold makes sense, says Naval Goel.

Jaitley and his team deserve compliments

Jaitley and his team deserve compliments

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The Budget chose to stick to an ambitious disinvestment programme for 2016-17.

Information Technology: Boost for hardware, but disappointment for IT services

Information Technology: Boost for hardware, but disappointment for IT services

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The key proposals from the IT industry that were not addressed included removal of dual levies on software products

FDI from Mauritius to India drying up

FDI from Mauritius to India drying up

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

Foreign Direct Investment inflows from Mauritius have almost halved during April-January period of last fiscal to $4.11 billion on fears of impact of GAAR and possible re-negotiation of the tax avoidance treaty.

Government addresses the Achilles heel of fiscal management

Government addresses the Achilles heel of fiscal management

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The government has at last commenced important structural reforms.

Budget is populist, aims to transform lives of the masses

Budget is populist, aims to transform lives of the masses

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Budget is a populist one, wil lbeneift common people

In India, exactly who benefits from government 'dole'?

In India, exactly who benefits from government 'dole'?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

'According to the government's Economic Survey, the Indian state's generosity is not restricted to its poorest citizens. In fact, in many cases, the beneficiaries are disproportionately the well-off.'

If the GST has to really work...

If the GST has to really work...

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

The GST has been a great achievement, but it does suffer from weaknesses, says Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian.

Why Hasmukh Adhia is so wrong on LTCG tax

Why Hasmukh Adhia is so wrong on LTCG tax

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

To say capital gains from stocks are effortless shows little understanding of the treacherous investing terrain, says Debashis Basu.

How India lost Rs 50,000 crore in taxes

How India lost Rs 50,000 crore in taxes

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Agricultural incomes can be taxed without hurting farmers, as a substantial section - the small and marginal ones - will remain outside the tax net simply because their incomes are likely to be below the basic exemption limit of Rs 250,000 per annum that is extended to all taxpayers in India, finds out Ishan Bakshi.

India poised for strong growth; GDP to rise 7.3% in '15: OECD

India poised for strong growth; GDP to rise 7.3% in '15: OECD

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Growth in India is expected to remain strong and stable in 2015

China's service sector may beat manufacturing for first time

China's service sector may beat manufacturing for first time

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

In a major sign of transformation of manufacturing-dominated Chinese economy, annual output of its service sector may exceed that of the manufacturing sector for the first time ever in 2013, an expert said.

Jaitley explains why next 2-3 years very critical for reforms

Jaitley explains why next 2-3 years very critical for reforms

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Arun Jaitley is on a 10-day trip to the US.

Proposal to tax EPF withdrawn

Proposal to tax EPF withdrawn

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The proposal had attracted strong criticism from the salaried class.

Market experts fear up to 10% more correction

Market experts fear up to 10% more correction

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Worries remain on earnings-valuations mismatch, global issues; resolution of the MAT row could be biggest positive trigger

Why Chinese firms are under govt lens

Why Chinese firms are under govt lens

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The Swadeshi Jagaran Manch has pointed out that these firms pose a threat to domestic manufacturing and retailing as they do not pay relevant taxes such as GST, giving them a huge edge over local players.

Double decker flyovers in Delhi Congress manifesto

Double decker flyovers in Delhi Congress manifesto

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Double decker flyovers, developing the National Capital Region as a Common Economic Zone and a unified command for governance of Delhi are some of the promises made by ruling Congress on Wednesday in its assembly election manifesto.

GST top priority, tax rates to come down: Jaitley

GST top priority, tax rates to come down: Jaitley

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The challenges before the government, he said, is to put public sector banks back on track and continue to operationalise stalled infrastructure projects

India among top 10 FDI destinations in 2014

India among top 10 FDI destinations in 2014

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

FDI inflows into India were $34 billion in 2014, up 22%.

Budget 2018: What young India needs from Modi Sarkar

Budget 2018: What young India needs from Modi Sarkar

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Education, jobs, health and more: Experts share their wishlist.

Income accrual, dynamic bond funds turn attractive

Income accrual, dynamic bond funds turn attractive

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Experts say investors need not tinker with their debt portfolio as shifting won't be tax-efficient.

One nation is spreading terror in South Asia: PM Modi at G20

One nation is spreading terror in South Asia: PM Modi at G20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Soon after Prime Minister Modi's assertion, the G20 countries also came down heavily on terrorism.

Startups get $8.4 bn funding in 2015; nearly 1,000 deals inked

Startups get $8.4 bn funding in 2015; nearly 1,000 deals inked

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

The industry is looking at a promising 2016, though experts and even the investors anticipate correction on the valuation side

Differential gold import levies may cost India $3 bn

Differential gold import levies may cost India $3 bn

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

The Indian government could lose a staggering $3 billion in revenues over a five-year period on account of differential import duties levied on refined and unrefined gold, says a report.

Sebi chief keen to implement self-regulation for mutual funds

Sebi chief keen to implement self-regulation for mutual funds

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The Sebi chief said that although the idea of an SRO has been challenged in court, he is hopeful of its implementation.

India Inc hails Modi victory, looks for bold reforms

India Inc hails Modi victory, looks for bold reforms

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Happy at the clear mandate given by voters to the BJP-led NDA, India Inc on Friday exuded confidence that Narendra Modi will initiate bold and decisive policy reforms to promote economic growth.

Despite cap on pricing import of medical devices rises

Despite cap on pricing import of medical devices rises

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

The growth in imports was led by product categories such as diagnostic items, ultra-sonogram machines, MRI and ECG apparatus, syringes with needles, suture needles, digital thermometers, malaria diagnostic kits, and hearing aids.

'Obama and Modi can build on what Bush and Vajpayee began'

'Obama and Modi can build on what Bush and Vajpayee began'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Ashley J Tellis, a leading authority on Indo-US relations, tells Archis Mohan in an emailed interview that it is time Washington and New Delhi agreed on the contours of their 'strategic partnership', and that India's elite could learn from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in how he has put India's interests first and his own sentiments about the Americans second.