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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 10128 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 522 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 2091 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 1161 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 53553 Views 138 comments Print


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Union Budget 2025: Key Industry and Common Man Expectations

Income Tax : Union Budget 2025 expectations include tax relief, GST reforms, R&D support, and measures for MSMEs. Common demands focus on easin...

February 1, 2025 2859 Views 0 comment Print

Key Highlights of 165th Income Tax Day Celebration

Finance : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasizes tax compliance and technology adoption during the 165th Income Tax Day celebration,...

August 21, 2024 627 Views 0 comment Print

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 1200 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 795 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 834 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 11008 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 2418 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 26172 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 939 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 999 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 132225 Views 22 comments Print


FM’s Address 'India’s Continuing Growth Story' at the India Investment Forum

September 23, 2011 924 Views 0 comment Print

The Indian economy has traversed a long way during the course of which it has stepped up its growth trajectory over successive decades, especially since the 1980s. It grew at a rate of around 3.5 per cent between 1950 and 1980, about 5.5 in the 1980s, going up to over 6 per cent in the 1990s and in the early years of this century. Since about 2003-04 it has moved further to a higher trend growth path of 8.5 to 9 per cent per annum. Between 2005 and 2008, India’s GDP grew at around 9.5 per cent per year making it one of, the fastest growing democracies in the world.

FMs Speech at USIBC-FICCI Round Table Meeting in New York

September 23, 2011 915 Views 0 comment Print

There is a consensus among analysts that India has a remarkable stretch of growth over the next thirty years. Several reasons support growth to be sustained at a high rate of 8 to 9 per cent per annum. First, the savings and investment ratios have gone up in the last few years and are reminiscent of the high growth East Asian economies. Secondly, India’s working age population is young with over half the population is in the twenties

FM to Leave for Five Day US Visit on 21st September to attend Annual fund Bank, G-20, G-24, Brics and IMFC meetings

September 19, 2011 993 Views 0 comment Print

The Union Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee will leave for five days visit to US on the early morning of 21st September, 2011. On the first leg of his visit he will reach New York in the morning of 21st September and will address 8th Annual India Investment Forum Meeting where he will deliver the key note address on the theme of India’s Continuing Growth Story.

Rural Infrastructure Development fund(IRDF) Finalised with Dedicated allocation of Rs. 2000 crore – Finance Minister

September 18, 2011 1347 Views 0 comment Print

The Union Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee was speaking in Mumbai today while reviewing the flow of credit under various schemes and progress of the financial inclusion with the representatives of State Governments/UTs of Western Region and Chief Executive Officers(CEOs) of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Financial Institutions(FIs).The Finance Minister said that the credit flow to Agriculture Sector has been exceeding the annual target for the past many years.

FM wants CBDT to continuously evolve innovative way of taxation especially related to cross border taxation

September 8, 2011 976 Views 0 comment Print

To Achieve the Target of Direct Tax Revenue Collections of Rs.8.3 Lakh Crore and Direct Tax to GDP Ratio at 7.62 % by 2014-15, CBDT to Continuously Evolve Processes, Procedures Innovative Ways of Taxation Especially Related to Cross Border Taxation: FM

FM Stresses on Financial Inclusion; Says Banks Need to Keep A Strong Vigil on their Asset Quality

September 7, 2011 594 Views 0 comment Print

The Union Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee has said that the Central Government firmly believes that financial inclusion is a necessary condition for inclusive growth. He said that the Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have to play an important role in financial inclusion in our country given the distribution platform they enjoy and experience they have in serving the rural hinterland for the past five decades.

Directorate of Income Tax (Criminal Investigation) to investigate criminal offences under direct tax laws

August 20, 2011 1102 Views 0 comment Print

The Finance Ministry has set up a Directorate of Income Tax (Criminal Investigation) to investigate criminal offences under direct tax laws, the Parliament was informed today. The Directorate of Income Tax (Criminal Investigation) is mandated to perform functions in respect of criminal matters having any financial implication punishable as an offence under any direct tax law, Minister of State for Finance SS Palanimanickam said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.

FM gives go-Ahead to Environment Strategy for Central Board of Excise and Customs

August 17, 2011 937 Views 0 comment Print

In a first for any taxation department, the Union Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee has given his go-ahead to an ‘Environment Strategy’ for the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) that would change the way business is done by the Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax officials.

Pranab Mukherjee Unveils a New Audio-Visual Presentation of Five Verses of ‘Jana Gana Mana’

August 12, 2011 645 Views 0 comment Print

The Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee, who is also Chairperson of the National Implementation Committee to commemorate 150th birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, today launched a new Audio-Visual presentation of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore’s ‘Jana Gana Mana’ poem in full five stanzas by various artists as a salutation to the great poet who gave us India’s National Anthem.

Qualified Foreign Investors (QFIS) Allowed to Access Mutual Funds’ Equity Schemes and Debt Schemes in the Infrastructure Sector

August 9, 2011 630 Views 0 comment Print

In order to further liberalize the portfolio investment route, the Union Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee had announced in the 2011-12 Budget to permit SEBI registered Mutual Funds (MFs) to accept subscriptions for equity schemes from foreign investors who meet the Know Your Customer/client(KYC) requirements. After due consultations with the Regulators and other stakeholders, the scheme was finalized to be announced in the first week of August 2011.

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