Apps speed on, law to catch up

Listing taxi service aggregators under the IT Act is innovative, but the need of the hour is a uniform law Read more »

Audit committee apathetic towards internal audit?

Intensive engagement with the internal auditor is needed to understand challenges it faces in achieving excellence Read more »

Quibbling on services and goods

There is a mass of judgments on the question whether a state government can levy tax on works contracts which involve elements of both service and sale of goods Read more »

The simple beauty of paycheck budgeting

  We tend to treat money like a big picture problem that can be solved with big picture solutions. Ideally, with the right knowledge and a little effort, you can plan out your... Read more »

How to avoid hidden fees

The world is a costly place. Prices go up, while income stays the same. It’s hard enough to make your money balance out when you know what you’re spending. Unfortunately, quite often... Read more »

The case of missing regulators

Govt should focus on having regulators in mining, coal, highways, railways, and empowering existing ones Read more »

‘Govt needs adequate support from MNCs’

India's first bilateral APA was recently signed with Japan Read more »

‘Bilateral APAs eliminate double taxation’

According to the APA-related frequently asked questions (FAQs), no bilateral APAs are currently permissible in the absence of Article 9 in the respective double taxation avoidance agreement between India and the respective... Read more »

How to make Budget 2015-16 investment-friendly

Stability has been a major consideration for the promotion of investment in India and for 'Make in India'. Read more »

Row over choice of arbitrators

Disputes arose over a works contract and the foreign firm invoked the arbitration clause Read more »