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Taxation of Debt Funds

Income Tax : Explore the changes in taxation of debt mutual funds pre and post April 2023. Learn about impacts, benefits, and strategies. Inves...

March 29, 2024 5853 Views 0 comment Print

Budget: The Beacon of Evolution

Finance, Income Tax : Explore the impact of Indias budget evolution in 2024, focusing on economic growth, reducing disparity, and strategic resource all...

March 12, 2024 180 Views 0 comment Print

FM releases COVID Relief Package to boost economy: A Liquidity Lifeline

Finance : Welcome Announcements by Finance Minister to boost COVID affected sectors: Healthcare, Tourism, Exports, Job Creation In a bid to ...

June 29, 2021 1776 Views 0 comment Print

Unlocking The Lockdown: Logical Steps Needed

Finance : Before the Unlocking starts I have some suggestions for Government, Trade and Citizen. They can be further discussed with all the ...

May 30, 2021 936 Views 0 comment Print

Special Cash Package Scheme In Lieu of LTC for Government Employees

Finance : 1. The Government vide office memorandum no. F.No. 12(2)/2020—EH(A) dated 12 October 2020 announced the Cash Voucher LTC (Leave ...

October 13, 2020 51285 Views 138 comments Print


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Nirmala Sitharaman Takes Office as Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister

Finance : Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman assumes office as Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, pledges commitment to 'Ease of Living' a...

June 12, 2024 441 Views 0 comment Print

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Leads 164th Income Tax Day Celebrations in Delhi

Income Tax : Marking the 164th Income Tax Day, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman praises CBDT's efforts in tax administration reforms and ea...

July 27, 2023 489 Views 3 comments Print

Multiple steps outlined to prevent operations of Illegal Loan Apps: FM

Finance : Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman chairs meeting on Illegal Loan Apps. Multiple steps outlined to prevent operations of suc...

September 9, 2022 597 Views 0 comment Print

India needs 4 -5 more banks like SBI: FM

Finance : India needs 4 -5 more banks like SBI to meet changing requirements of the Indian Economy: Nirmala Sitharaman FM says Long Term Fut...

September 26, 2021 879 Views 0 comment Print

FM laid foundation stone today for office building of I-T Department

Income Tax : Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs laid foundation stone today for office building...

September 5, 2021 1572 Views 0 comment Print


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Assessee is entitled for depreciation on assets of a closed unit which are part of block of assets

Income Tax : The assets did not fall under any of the above exceptional three conditions. The said block of assets was used for the purpose of ...

January 10, 2010 10600 Views 0 comment Print


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The National Commission For Allied And Healthcare Professions Act, 2021

Corporate Law : (1) This Act may be called the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021. (2) It shall come into force o...

March 28, 2021 1872 Views 0 comment Print

4th FAQs on LTC Cash Voucher Scheme

Income Tax : Whether the full and final settlement of the bills pertaining to LTC Cash Scheme is also to be ensured by 31st March, 2021, withou...

March 10, 2021 25809 Views 2 comments Print

FM announces measures of Rs 73,000 crore to stimulate consumer spending

Finance : Finance Minister announces measures of Rs 73,000 crore to stimulate consumer spending before end of this Financial Year in fight a...

October 12, 2020 684 Views 0 comment Print

FM announces Stimulus to boost Demand in Economy: Highlights

Finance : Under LTC Cash Voucher Scheme, the Government has decided to give cash payment to employees in lieu of one LTC during 2018-21, in...

October 12, 2020 702 Views 0 comment Print

LTC for Central Government Employees during Block 2018-21

Finance : It has been decided that cash equivalent of LTC, comprising Leave Encashment and LTC fare of the entitled LTC may be paid by way o...

October 12, 2020 128490 Views 22 comments Print


FM Statement on Kelkar Committee Report, Fiscal Roadmap & Consolidation

October 29, 2012 549 Views 0 comment Print

The Kelkar Committee has cautioned us that a business-as-usual scenario for the current year may lead to the fiscal deficit rising to 6.1 per cent of GDP. This would have grave consequences for the economy is, therefore, totally unacceptable. The Committee has recommended a number of reform measures in taxation, disinvestment and expenditure.

Non-life insurance companies demand relaxation from MAT

October 22, 2012 771 Views 0 comment Print

. Some of the participating CEOs raised tax related issues including non-applicability of MAT for non-life insurance sector at par with life insurance companies and zero rated service sector on crop insurance, tools, senior citizen policy, RSBY and other exempt categories.

14 New services added to services tax negative list

June 21, 2012 5476 Views 0 comment Print

While releasing the Guidance Paper Hon’ble Finance Minister also announced some new exemptions as follows:(a) Service provided by advocates to other advocates and business entities upto a turnover of Rs. 10 lakh in the preceding financial year.(b) Exemption to firm of advocates on the same lines as individual advocates.(c) Auxiliary educational services and renting of immovable property provided by educational institutions in respect of education exempt from service tax.

FM releases booklet on new law relating to service tax – new exemptions announced

June 20, 2012 2245 Views 0 comment Print

In a function held today (20-6-2012) in North Block, Hon’ble Finance Minister released the Guidance Paper on the new approach to service tax. The public release of the Guidance Paper marks the culmination of the year long efforts made by the Government to introduce a negative list based comprehensive approach to taxation of services as a part of the Budget exercise. The new approach to taxation of services is intended to take the country and the economy a step closer towards the introduction of Goods and Service Tax (GST).

FM releases Guidance Paper on new approach to service tax

June 20, 2012 1990 Views 0 comment Print

Union Finance Minister, Shri Pranab Mukherjee released the Guidance Paper on the new approach to service tax, here today. The release of the Guidance Paper marks the culmination of the year long efforts made by the Government to introduce a negative list based comprehensive approach to taxation of services as a part of the Budget exercise. The new approach to taxation of services is intended to take the country and the economy a step closer towards the introduction of Goods and Service Tax (GST).

Fitch Ratings Rely on Older Data, Ignore Recent Positive Trends in Indian Economy – FM

June 18, 2012 606 Views 0 comment Print

Today, Fitch Ratings have issued a press release on India’s sovereign credit rating. Fitch has reaffirmed India’s long-term Foreign and Local Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at BBB(-). It has, however, revised India’s outlook to Negative from Stable.

Insurance Companies need to ensure that claims are settled in shortest possible time frame -FM

June 13, 2012 751 Views 0 comment Print

I would also like to highlight the need to ensure that claims are settled in the shortest possible time frame. I notice that large numbers of claims, especially in the General Insurance companies, are pending for final settlement. You may like to take up a drive to ensure that this pendency is minimized.

FM to review Annual Performance of Public Sector Insurance Companies tomorrow

June 12, 2012 868 Views 0 comment Print

The Union Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee will review the annual performance of Public Sector Insurance Companies during his meeting with the Chief Executive Officers of Public sector insurance companies, here tomorrow. The focus of review by the Finance Minister will be to have a business strategy for 2012-13 onwards in a manner that there is healthy balance between the growth and long-term business sustainability as well as providing accessibility of insurance coverage in unserved areas. Besides it, the review will also focus on business process re-engineering so as to ensure that service delivery, including policy renewals and claim settlement as well as grievance redressal becomes more customer/ policyholder-friendly. Emphasis will also be to widen the coverage under agriculture insurance by bringing in all loanee farmers as well as non-loanee farmers under the ambit of agriculture insurance.

Not all money abroad is black money – FM

June 12, 2012 630 Views 0 comment Print

Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday said all the money kept by Indians abroad is not black money and noted that India has signed treaties with 37 countries to know the details of such illegal wealth.

FM to Review Performance of Banks

June 12, 2012 561 Views 0 comment Print

The Union Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee will review the annual performance of banks and financial institutions tomorrow relating to Agriculture Credit, MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Credit, Housing Loans, Education Loans, Gross and Net Non Performing Assets (NPAs) along with slew of measures initiated by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance in the areas of improving productivity and efficiency in the PSBs.

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