A GST World View

But perhaps the most contentious issue that still needs to be resolved among the different stake holders is the GST rate Read more »

Getting insider trading norms right

New Sebi guidelines seek customised codes of conduct, doing away with a tick-the-box approach Read more »

Tax terrorism can be reduced if FM is serious

Despite finance minister's assurance, tax officials seem reluctant to take steps for tackling issues at stake Read more »

Tax relief for housing projects with shops

The tax authorities appealed against each of the high court judgment to the Supreme Court Read more »

Decoding the mystery of falling company registrations

In 2014-15, about 64,000 enterprises got registered, a drop of 35% Read more »

New child labour norms leave many dissatisfied

69.5% of child labour in India are employed in the agriculture sector Read more »

Tax residency of companies

New rule leaves room for discretion in determining whether a foreign company can be said to be resident in India Read more »

Pardon delay, but not at high cost

The chronic defaulters in this aspect are revenue departments and arms of government Read more »

Time for companies to come clean

Businesses need to spruce up their compliance regimen in line with the government's move to curb generation of illegal money - in India and abroad Read more »

‘Welcome relief to closely held companies’

Parliament last week cleared the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2014, which seeks to simplify some provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, to facilitate ease of doing business. Here's what it means for businesses: Read more »