In hot pursuit of black-money hoarders who may have made high-value cash deposits during the demonetisation window, the Income Tax Department has identified an additional
Author: Anil R Tikotekar
Cut [ rates ] to grow | Business Line–15.07.2017
The historically low inflation print of 1.54 per cent for June has strengthened voices arguing for a rate cut by the Reserve Bank, and understandably
SS Mundra dispels fears about future of weak banks | Business Line–15.07.2017
Urging all to not fall prey to falsehoods on the future of weak banks, RBI Deputy Governor SS Mundra on Friday said lenders’ inclusion under
T N Ninan: The third balance sheet | Business Standard Column–15.07.2017
The economy has been struggling with a twin balance sheet problem these last few years, that of banks and of companies. What observers have not
No action against lawyers, law firms for GST non-compliance, rules Delhi HC | Business Standard News–15.07.2017
The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre not to take any coercive steps against lawyers and law firms for not registering or complying with
When you get the GST blues | Business Standard Column–15.07.2017
In all these years that I have been in business in Santiniketan, the tax regime has been one that exempted handicraft and handloom producers from
Shekhar Gupta: Keeper of India’s family silver | Business Standard Column–15.07.2017
The description we use most lazily – and safely – in a tribute to a prominent public figure on his passing away is “patriot”. Lazy,
Settle health policy claim in 30 days or pay interest: Irdai warns insurers | Business Standard News–15.07.2017
“An insurer shall settle the claim within 30 days from the date of receipt of last necessary document. In case of delay in the payment
e-way bill: GST: Government bets big on tech to ensure e-way bill does not bring back inspector raj–Economic Times–14.07.2017
The proposed e-way bill for moving goods within the country would rely heavily on technology, employing RFID chips and QR codes, to ensure that monitoring
Tax on NRIs: NRIs’ foreign bank accounts under income tax lens–Economic Times–14.07.2017
For decades, many Indians have escaped tax and legitimised their money stashed abroad by staying 182 days out of the country every year and declaring
GST: Sale of old gold jewellery will not attract GST on exchange–Economic Times–14.07.2017
The sale of old gold by individuals for a consideration won’t attract the goods and services tax, the finance ministry clarified, providing respite to people
SMEs: Register with GSTN without fear: Kalraj Mishra to SMEs–Economic Times–14.07.2017
MSME Minister Kalraj Mishra on Thursday said small and medium enterprises need not fear Goods and Services Tax, and they should register themselves with GST
Watchout: Payment patterns may change after GST, lead to higher working capital requirement–Economic Times–14.07.2017
By Manish Chowdhary With GST one of the biggest change in habit would be that accounts need to be maintained regularly on a daily
Innovative saving products for seniors–Economic Times–14.07.2017
Parts of India are greying rapidly, pushing up future spending on pensions and healthcare. True, India has moved to funded pensions when it is still
Rethinking old age to the benefit of all–Economic Times–14.07.2017
India has a young population with a median age of 27.6 years. Therefore, unlike in most developed countries and China, problems of the elderly, of
GST impact: GSTIN not necessary if exempt goods imported or exported – The Financial Express–14.07.2017
Importers and exporters of goods, that are exempted from GST, do not need to obtain a GST registration number and can clear their consignments by
P Chidambaram mocks Urjit Patel, says RBI buying note counting machines 8 months after demonetisation – The Financial Express
Taking a scathing jibe at Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday questioned the timing of central bank’s
Economic growth shouldn’t be at the cost of inclusiveness, says Niti Ayog’s VK Saraswat – The Financial Express–14.07.2017
Economic growth has to be inclusive and not at the cost of education, environment and health, Niti Ayog member V K Saraswat said here today.
GST impact on economy: Here is why it is crucial to be a little proactive to deal with challenges – The Financial Express
With the advent of the goods and services tax from July 1, 2017, the nation’s long wait for a simplified tax regime to create one
A cooling economy | Business Standard Editorials–14.07.2017
Official data released on Wednesday reinforced concerns that the Indian economy was slowing. The growth of index of industrial production (IIP) slowed to 1.7 per