What was perhaps the biggest announcement in the Budget didn’t actually involve any money. The National Health Protection Scheme, touted as the world’s largest healthcare
Chanakya’s View: Well done, Mr Jaitley! At least you tried–Deccan Chronicle–12.02.2018
Finance minister Arun Jaitley has presented this government’s last substantial Budget before the next general elections in 2019. In the best of circumstances, the job
P Chidambaram: Centre a terrible patient, unwilling to listen to good doctor: P Chidambaram – The Economic Times–11 02.2018
Former Union finance minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram today hit out at the Centre over its budget, dubbing it a “blood-sucking” dispensation, and
monetary policy: Need to be forward-looking on monetary policy: RBI Governor Urjit Patel – The Economic Times–11.02.2018
RBI Governor Urjit Patel today said the monetary policy decisions need to be “forward- looking” and cannot be taken on the basis of day-to-day inflation
Chidambaram takes swipe at NDA govt, says economy downward – The Economic Times–11.02.2018
Chidambaram: “What is the direction of NDA’s growth rate? Investments? Savings? Credit growth? All downward.” Congress leader P Chidambaram today took a swipe at the
Don’t look for ready-made solutions: IBBI chief to insolvency professionals – The Economic Times–11.02.2018-R
Sending out a strong message, IBBI Chairperson M S Sahoo today said insolvency resolution professionals should not look for “ready-made solutions” and desist from overcharging
GST Council: GST regime not user-friendly, says Bombay High Court – The Economic Times–11.02.2018
The system needs to be tested fully to make sure it can handle the next steps in GST. The Bombay High Court said the goods
90-day limit no basis to deny insurance claim – The Economic Times–11.02.2018
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has ordered an insurance company to pay Rs 2.5 lakh with 9% interest to the kin of a
FM Arun Jaitley reveals formula for fixing MSP 50% over production cost–Economic Times–11.02.2018
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said the government will take into account the actual input cost plus unpaid value of family labour while fixing the
RBI Governor Urjit Patel warns against uncertainty over crude oil prices, whether up or down – The Financial Express–11.02.2018
Reiterating his earlier statement the oil prices are a two-way movement, RBI Governor Urjit Patel on Saturday warned about the uncertainties, saying that India needs
Budget 2018: Higher MSPs are welcome, bring cheers to farmers – The Financial Express–11.02.2018
Budget 2018: On expected lines, the Budget 2018-19 aimed at strengthening agriculture and rural economy. Agriculture deserves serious attention as roughly half of the population is
Budget 2018: Here’s what has changed for taxpayers, senior citizens – The Financial Express–11.02.2018
Budget 2018 belongs to Bharat (rural India) with special emphasis being laid on welfare of farmers, the socially and economically weaker sections of the society.
Sebi chief believes LTCG tax will have some impact on Indian markets | Business Standard News–11.02.2018
Volatility in the Indian markets may continue for some time due to global reasons, but there are no issues of concern for investors in terms
Centre, States to deliberate on details of mega health insurance scheme – Business Line–11.02.2018
A meeting of senior officials of the Centre and State governments to discuss the implementation of the mega health insurance scheme announced in the Budget
Businesses claim more tax breaks as accelerated depreciation than all deductions by individuals – Business Line–11.02.2018
Tax breaks availed by businesses under accelerated depreciation in 2016-17 are estimated to have cost the government more than the sum total of all deductions
Revolution and regression | The Indian Express–11.02.2018
Budget 2019 can best be described as one made possible by an ongoing revolution in tax collection. This revolution is beginning to make possible another
RBI chief Urijit Patel defends monetary policy | business-news | Hindustan Times–11.02.2018
The Reserve Bank of India governor Urjit Patel on Saturday defended maintaining tight monetary policy even when retail inflation remained low. Addressing reporters along with
Rajasthan sits over 11.48 crore tonne of gold deposits, say experts | india-news | Hindustan Times–11.02.2018
Nearly 11.48 crore tonnes of gold deposits have been confirmed by scientists and geologists in Rajasthan, with experts claiming that the deposits are mostly located
How Budget 2018 will benefit the industry at large – The Financial Express–10.02.2018
Budget 2018: Given the prevailing economic conditions of muted consumption, the Union Budget 2018-19 was widely expected to focus on the rural and agricultural economy,
LTCG on Equity: You cannot claim common tax breaks under Sections 80C to 80U for LTCG or STCG–10.02.2018
Any error while arriving at estimated tax liability can impact your tax outgo. It is that time of the year when many will be pouring