Regulation

Banging the buck: Modi govt slashes PPF, NSC rates to 7.8%

The Senior Citizen's Savings Scheme and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana will now offer 8.3 percent. Both schemes were earlier offering 8.4 percent.

Jul 1, 2017

Down to earth: Govt slashes GST rates on fertilisers from 12% to 5%

Prices to fall marginally with uniform MRP of Rs 295.47 per 50 kg bag expected to be fixed across the country.

Jul 1, 2017

Fast forward; GST set to transform face of Indian logistics industry

GST has paved the way for ultra-modern storage sites with automated conveyers, RFID-enabled tracking and IT-enabled warehousing management systems.

Jun 30, 2017

H-1B visa holder salary must be hiked to $80,000, says American Labour Secretary

Increasing the minimum salary from the current $60,000 could be more bad news for Indian tech companies.

Jun 29, 2017

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Stage set for GST rollout, says Finance Minister Jaitley

'GST date was decided on consensus by the GST Council, which comprises the Centre and the states'.

Jun 29, 2017

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Ahead of GST rollout, govt postpones implementation of TDS, TCS

The decision was taken upon trade and industry feedback on Tax Deduction at Source and Tax Collection at Source.

Jun 26, 2017

Vijaya, Dena mulled as possible acquisition targets for Canara Bank

Govt likely to push proposal forward after monsoon session of Parliament is over in August.

Jun 24, 2017

Start loving GST from July 1, no excuses: Arun Jaitley

Rules out further delays in timeline for GST launch. Nobody has any business not to be ready, Finance Minister says.

Jun 20, 2017

Safe assets: Digging new foundations in the small towns

Retail and warehousing are being driven by availability of large tracts of land on highways outside the metros, the steadily improving infrastructure and possibility of higher yields.

Jun 19, 2017

Courting the kangaroo: Indians can apply online for Australia visitor visa

Indian nationals can now apply online for a visitor visa through the Department's Immi Account portal.

Jun 19, 2017

GST Council allows late filing in first two months of tax regime launch

Companies need to file a complete return of their sales invoices by the 10th of the following month, with a second by the 15th, and a third return to calculate their tax bill.

Jun 18, 2017

Thank haven! Swiss bank vaults may crack under Modi govt heat

Switzerland and India agree to share financial information on Indian bank accounts on automatic basis from September 2019.

Jun 16, 2017

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Big relief for small industry: GST Council slashes rates on 66 items

The Finance Ministry tweeted on Sunday that it received representations for about 133 items from industry, of which rates were reduced on 66 items.

Jun 11, 2017

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GST: Smokescreen with a lot of fire?

The additional cost of GST could negatively impact consumer price inflation and the ability of companies to pass on tax benefits to their consumers.

Jun 5, 2017

SEBI proposes tighter rules for offshore derivatives

SEBI's plan would be the latest stringent action against controversial products created by banks to track Indian derivatives, shares and debt products and then sold to overseas investors.

May 30, 2017