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How the salaried class will come under black money Act

How the salaried class will come under black money Act

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Non-reporting of overseas income by employers may be categorised as 'abetment' under the Act.

Lessons from Tripura

Lessons from Tripura

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

'The Communist rule in Tripura was exceptional while it lasted for a quarter century in giving good governance.' 'The chief minister himself was the paragon of virtues in his dedication in public life.' 'But all that still didn't add up when the BJP's dream merchants came up with their famous 'development agenda'.' 'One thing that emerges indisputably in the Tripura election results is that needs and aspirations more or less narrow down to one little word -- jobs,' says M K Bhadrakumar.

Banks should pass on the rate benefit to customers: Shaktikanta Das

Banks should pass on the rate benefit to customers: Shaktikanta Das

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das tells Anup Roy, Raghu Mohan and Niraj Bhatt that it is time for banks to lower interest rates and start lending to cash-starved finance companies after due credit appraisal and proper risk assessment.

How the super rich stash money abroad

How the super rich stash money abroad

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

'Tax dodging through tax havens is one of the ways multinational corporations and the super-rich in India are using to evade taxes.'

Dangers of rise in crude oil prices

Dangers of rise in crude oil prices

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

The government has to take a call on reducing or retaining the excise rate.

Pravasi Special: Bharat Mata and her children

Pravasi Special: Bharat Mata and her children

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Over the years, pravasis have become a constituency, to be tapped, cultivated, and honoured, or at the very minimum to be listened to, says Ambassador B S Prakash.

CAG says RIL charged more than approved gas price

CAG says RIL charged more than approved gas price

Rediff.com29 May 2014

The government had in October 2007 set a sale price of $4.20 per million British thermal unit based on the price discovered by RIL from key customers.

Stringent law on anvil for services data

Stringent law on anvil for services data

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

A Collection of Services Trade Statistics Act is being thought of.

Why Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia is important

Why Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia is important

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

King Salman and Narendra Modi will find common ground to intensify cooperation against jihadi terrorism, says Tarun Vijay, MP.

FCNR deposits: A safe bet for NRIs

FCNR deposits: A safe bet for NRIs

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Here's how NRIs can protect their overseas earnings from exchange rate risk.

NEET 2018: What's new about the medical entrance exam?

NEET 2018: What's new about the medical entrance exam?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Now candidates can appear for NEET any number of times.

'Modi is a clean, determined man, ambitious of his place in history'

'Modi is a clean, determined man, ambitious of his place in history'

Rediff.com16 May 2014

'A change of government will bring about a lot of changes because everything is frozen for the last two years. So, the frozen energies of India will be released.' Swadeshi Jagran Manch convenor Swaminathan Gurumurthy discusses the Modi phenomenon with Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com

How payments banks will make your life easier

How payments banks will make your life easier

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Unbanked customers can expect easier access to banking.

2015 will be a tough year, Jaitley will have to wave a magic wand

2015 will be a tough year, Jaitley will have to wave a magic wand

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

India must reckon with the possibility that it will struggle to attract higher overseas investment.

The big flaws that nailed payments banks

The big flaws that nailed payments banks

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The RBI has created a stunted business model by which payment banks are supposed to shoulder the noble objective of financial inclusion without being able to make much money.

Rajan 2.0: What's on the table

Rajan 2.0: What's on the table

Rediff.com26 May 2016

In a recent article, Rajan has ridiculed critics of the exchange rate policy.

Black money menace: Taxman targets 1 lakh high-value transactions

Black money menace: Taxman targets 1 lakh high-value transactions

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

In the first tranche, the department will send out letters in 100,000 cases where the money spent is at least Rs 1 crore (Rs 10 million) each a year.

Why the Sensex tanked over 700 points in intra-day trade

Why the Sensex tanked over 700 points in intra-day trade

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

The rupee on Friday touched an all-time low of 62.03 to a dollar, spooking the equities market and dragging the Sensex down to 18,621.39 in the afternoon.

Disruption will change banking significantly: Nilekani

Disruption will change banking significantly: Nilekani

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Banking as we know it will stand on its head in the next 10 years.

Winsome becomes a headache for banks and investors

Winsome becomes a headache for banks and investors

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

The company and its sister concern, Forever Precious, owe close to Rs 5,500 crore.

Mirach calls off Sahara loan deal, returns fees

Mirach calls off Sahara loan deal, returns fees

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Mirach said it has remitted $2.625 million to the Sebi-Sahara Fund.

Amitabh, Aishwarya among 500 Indians named in tax leak from Panama law firm

Amitabh, Aishwarya among 500 Indians named in tax leak from Panama law firm

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

A leak of 11.5 million tax documents has revealed how the rich and powerful use tax havens to hide their wealth.

Can Pakistan afford to antagonise the Gulf kingdom?

Can Pakistan afford to antagonise the Gulf kingdom?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

How long can Pakistan remain neutral in the Saudi Arabia-led Yemen conflict?

The tale of the 16 ED notices to Lalit Modi

The tale of the 16 ED notices to Lalit Modi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Here's a closer look at the showcause notices issued to Lalit Modi

It's a cordial relationship with govt, says Rajan

It's a cordial relationship with govt, says Rajan

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Raghuram Rajan explains the rationale for his policy stance and other issues.

How inflation can impact your child's study abroad plan

How inflation can impact your child's study abroad plan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Education inflation abroad is high and the depreciation of the rupee can also set you back, says Vishal Dhawan

Growth, fiscal deficit and the two prices of money

Growth, fiscal deficit and the two prices of money

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

It would be a miracle indeed if we grow at 7/8 per cent a year over the current and next few years, says A V Rajwade

Buying a home abroad not just a dream anymore

Buying a home abroad not just a dream anymore

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Indians are the biggest non-Arab investors in Dubai's real estate market.

To play long innings in banking, Vodafone needs to do a few things

To play long innings in banking, Vodafone needs to do a few things

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

While some are relatively new in this business, Vodafone, which has 1.8 million touch points in the country, has been offering basic banking and payment services through its pre-paid mobile digital semi-closed wallet called M-Pesa since 2012.

Banks will now be encouraged to extend long-term loans

Banks will now be encouraged to extend long-term loans

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Banks to be permitted to raise long-term funds for lending to infrastructure sector with minimum regulatory pre-emption such as CRR, SLR and Priority Sector Lending.

Is Rajan panel report a setback for poor states?

Is Rajan panel report a setback for poor states?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

The Raghuram Rajan committee report for evolving a composite development index of states, submitted to the finance ministry today, has a note of dissent from member Shaibal Gupta.

2007 Hyd blasts: Bombs made in Mangalore; financed from Gulf

2007 Hyd blasts: Bombs made in Mangalore; financed from Gulf

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Investigators from the National Investigating Agency have found that the bombs used in the August 25, 2007 Hyderabad blasts that killed 42 people, were prepared in the heart of Mangalore city, and the finances came from a dedicated network in Saudi Arabia. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

From salesman to biz tycoon: A serial entrepreneur's success mantras

From salesman to biz tycoon: A serial entrepreneur's success mantras

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Abu Dhabi-based serial entrepreneur BR Shetty walks us through his life and career and shares the imminent lessons he's learned.

Panama leaks have taught the Indian rich a lesson

Panama leaks have taught the Indian rich a lesson

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

'Given the past record, no one will be prosecuted, especially since the beneficiaries comprise the most powerful people in the country. They will pay a fine and be let off.'

PM Modi begins 2-day visit to UAE, to discuss terror, trade in talks

PM Modi begins 2-day visit to UAE, to discuss terror, trade in talks

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

With terror and investments high on his agenda for talks with the UAE leadership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday began his two-day trip to this strategic Gulf nation with a visit to the historic Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque, the world's third largest.

PNB reports Rs 11,400 cr fraud involving jeweller Nirav Modi, suspends 10

PNB reports Rs 11,400 cr fraud involving jeweller Nirav Modi, suspends 10

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

While PNB did not name the other lenders, Union Bank of India, Allahabad Bank and Axis Bank are said to have offered credit based on letters of undertaking (LOUs) issued by PNB. Foreign bank branches too are under investigation.

Tax rules when an Indian resident works abroad

Tax rules when an Indian resident works abroad

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

The limit under the Liberalized Remittance Scheme (that was earlier $200,000 and now brought down to $75,000) is applicable per person per financial year.

The real enemies of social media

The real enemies of social media

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

The trolls on Twitter, the rumour mongers on WhatsApp and the serial abusers on Facebook are the enemies of social media.

Odds don't favour gold now

Odds don't favour gold now

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Finance Minister must be hoping that Indians get over gold-addiction.

Black money worth Rs 65,250 crore disclosed under Income Declaration Scheme

Black money worth Rs 65,250 crore disclosed under Income Declaration Scheme

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

While the black money declarations may go up further once all the online and manual filings of undisclosed assets filed at the end of the four-month window on September 30 are compiled, the government will get this fiscal nearly Rs 14,700 crore or half of the total taxes due.