News for 'unaccounted money'

Birla case: I-T probes allege Rs 203-cr undisclosed income

Birla case: I-T probes allege Rs 203-cr undisclosed income

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Aditya Birla Management Corporation has received cash from certain group companies through hawala operators in Delhi, say investigators

Tax dept may pitch for lower I-T target when next govt presents Budget

Tax dept may pitch for lower I-T target when next govt presents Budget

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

CBDT feels 30% growth in income-tax not feasible.

Taxpayers may not disclose co sponsored foreign trips to I-T

Taxpayers may not disclose co sponsored foreign trips to I-T

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The Finance Ministry is likely to exempt assesses from sharing details of company sponsored foreign trips in the revised Income Tax Return (ITR) forms.

Will Jaitley reintroduce Fringe Benefits Tax?

Will Jaitley reintroduce Fringe Benefits Tax?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

FBT was an unpopular tax and withdrawn before the General Elections in 2009

No tax on inherited gold, purchased from agri/disclosed income

No tax on inherited gold, purchased from agri/disclosed income

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has said the government has not introduced any new provision regarding the chargeability of tax on jewellery.

Is Modi on a moral crusade or pursuing a political strategy?

Is Modi on a moral crusade or pursuing a political strategy?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

What is the wider political strategy behind Mr Modi's concerted attack on black money, asks Subir Roy.

EC tries its best to crack down on TN's 'note for vote' syndrome

EC tries its best to crack down on TN's 'note for vote' syndrome

Rediff.com10 May 2016

It's a close fight between the Election Commission trying its hardest to prevent Tamil Nadu's electoral malpractice and the political parties out to buy votes at any cost, says B Srikumar.

Modi govt warns tax dodgers to come clean by March 2017

Modi govt warns tax dodgers to come clean by March 2017

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Not declaring the black money under the scheme now, but showing it as income in the tax return form would lead to a total levy of 77.25 per cent in taxes and penalty. In case the disclosure is not made either using the scheme or in return, a further 10 per cent penalty on tax will be levied followed by prosecution.

Official Take: Why Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes were scrapped

Official Take: Why Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes were scrapped

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The finance ministry has issued a note which says that the government and the RBI's move to take out Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 banknotes from circulation will help India towards cash-less economy where most transactions are done electronically and that can be tracked.

76th I-Day: Modi sets 'Panch Pran' goal to develop India in 25 yrs

76th I-Day: Modi sets 'Panch Pran' goal to develop India in 25 yrs

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

"For the next 25 years we need to focus on the five resolves - developed India, removing every trace of bondage from our mind, taking pride in our glorious heritage, unity, and fulfilling our duties," he said.

SC declines stay on electoral bond; seeks govt's reply

SC declines stay on electoral bond; seeks govt's reply

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the NGO, alleged that the scheme is a means for channelising unaccounted black money in favour of the ruing party.

Tax adventurism will prove extremely costly, says Jaitley

Tax adventurism will prove extremely costly, says Jaitley

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

A newspaper reported that over 500 Indians have association with firms in tax havens.

This chat is over now: All about ban on Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes

This chat is over now: All about ban on Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Investment advisor Harsh Roongta will answer your queries on the ban on Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes and what you should be doing.

Modi's 'blackmoney window' plan a complete flop

Modi's 'blackmoney window' plan a complete flop

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Rs 6,000-cr disclosure just four days before scheme ends

India offers $500 million credit to Mauritius

India offers $500 million credit to Mauritius

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Modi said the two countries should resume their discussions on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

91 lakh people in tax net post note ban: FM

91 lakh people in tax net post note ban: FM

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Post demonetisation, there has been a hike in collection of personal income tax

How to make filing income tax returns easier

How to make filing income tax returns easier

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Taxpayers might face several issues while filing returns this year.

Pak national held with fake notes; seizure of money continues

Pak national held with fake notes; seizure of money continues

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Police seized 100 fake notes of old Rs 500 denomination from Burhanuddin, who first claimed to be a Mumbai resident.

'India can never be Congress-mukt'

'India can never be Congress-mukt'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

'...because the party is based on the Constitution.'

In Chennai, Rs 10 crore in new notes, 127 kg of gold unearthed

In Chennai, Rs 10 crore in new notes, 127 kg of gold unearthed

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

The seizure occurred during raids at eight premises of a group engaged in sand mining in Tamil Nadu.

Financial Intelligence Unit detects over Rs 7,800 cr blackmoney

Financial Intelligence Unit detects over Rs 7,800 cr blackmoney

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Financial Intelligence Unit detects over Rs 7,800 cr blackmoney.

What the government overlooked about the economy

What the government overlooked about the economy

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

The longer it takes for RBI and the government to stabilise monetary conditions in the economy, the more severe and long lasting will be the damage caused to various sectors of the economy, especially to the informal sector, says Rajeswari Sengupta. Rajeswari Sengupta discusses the impact of this move on money supply, output and prices, in the short- and medium-term.

Declare foreign assets and income to avoid penalty

Declare foreign assets and income to avoid penalty

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Do not declare them under Income Tax.

I-T begins action under Benami Act; attaches 42 assets worth crores

I-T begins action under Benami Act; attaches 42 assets worth crores

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

The I-T dept has issued 87 notices under section 24 of the said Act

Worst is yet to come: Manmohan Singh on demonetisation

Worst is yet to come: Manmohan Singh on demonetisation

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

He dismissed as "hollow claim" Prime Minister Narendra "Modi's propaganda" that things have started looking up

Modi's Mann ki Baat: 'Less-cash' first, 'cashless society' next

Modi's Mann ki Baat: 'Less-cash' first, 'cashless society' next

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned unscrupulous elements not to play with the lives of the poor by depositing illegal money into their accounts as stringent law against 'benami' transactions were in place to deal with them, as he asked the youth and other sections to move towards a "cashless society".

Big wins for Trump, Clinton in northeast primaries

Big wins for Trump, Clinton in northeast primaries

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Trump's victories came in Maryland, Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island, while Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton won in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania

Raids continue, currency worth crores dug up

Raids continue, currency worth crores dug up

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Authorities on Saturday continued to dig up currency to the tune of lakhs of rupees, including in new notes, across the country.

CBDT to probe CCD founder's death

CBDT to probe CCD founder's death

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

CBDT has sought explanation from B R Balakrishnan, former director-general of I-T (investigation wing) and former principal chief commissioner of I-T for Karnataka and Goa, who had ordered attachment of CCD's shares when he was in charge of the Bengaluru region. He retired last month.

I-T department to probe 300 cases under Benami Act

I-T department to probe 300 cases under Benami Act

Rediff.com11 May 2017

PMO asked income-tax department to submit report on action taken against identified benami owners

'90,000 crore will be spent this election'

'90,000 crore will be spent this election'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

'When corporates have a stake in the government through contributions to political parties, democracy, which is supposed to work for the common man, doesn't.'

Terror funding case: Ex-J-K MLA Rashid Engineer's bail plea dismissed

Terror funding case: Ex-J-K MLA Rashid Engineer's bail plea dismissed

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Rashid was arrested on August 9 last year, since he was unable to give any convincing answers to the questions, the NIA said.

Where are the real reforms, Mr Jaitley: ADR on political funding

Where are the real reforms, Mr Jaitley: ADR on political funding

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The Association for Democratic Reforms slams the Budget proposals on political funding, says they lack teeth and show the "lack of political will" in proposing real reforms.

5 charged with holding Rs 5,000 cr abroad

5 charged with holding Rs 5,000 cr abroad

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

This is the first big move in the investigation of the British Virgin Islands list where the I-T department has found a significant amount of tax evasion.

I-T seizes over Rs 135 cr cash, jewellery from Sahara group

I-T seizes over Rs 135 cr cash, jewellery from Sahara group

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

The agency had received intelligence inputs that a huge amount of "unaccounted" cash is lying at the groups properties at Delhi and Noida.

'In one shot, three or four major issues are taken care of'

'In one shot, three or four major issues are taken care of'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

'Ultimately if your aim is that you need to be able to deal with a security situation, you need to deal with a black money situation, you need to deal with a counterfeiting situation then, to that extent, I think everyone will need to able to tolerate a little bit of inconvenience.'

Race to White House: Clinton, Sanders spar over Obama, immigration

Race to White House: Clinton, Sanders spar over Obama, immigration

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

US presidential aspirants Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders on Friday tried to woo minority Latino and African American voters as they sparred over issues like race and their records on immigration during a Democratic debate.

Being made a scapegoat: Sachin Waze tells court

Being made a scapegoat: Sachin Waze tells court

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

I went to the NIA office on my own and was arrested, the police officer said, adding he had not confessed to anything.

Mr PM, you lost the war, the battle and me

Mr PM, you lost the war, the battle and me

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

'You may show at the end of December how much money has come into the system, but none would be the wiser because most of see only what we want to see and believe.' 'Some of us will see through it and you will make your proxies call us enemies of the State.' 'I was somewhat with you till here. But we diverge from here on until you can do something which will veer through my cynicism brought about by your policy,' says Harsh N Gokhale.

Swiss gold exports to India near Rs 1-trillion in 2014

Swiss gold exports to India near Rs 1-trillion in 2014

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Amid concerns of bullion trade being used for routing of black money, Switzerland's gold exports to India have risen further and is fast approaching Rs 1-trillion mark for the entire 2014.