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26/03/2012 : Speed up norms for alternative investment funds: Pranab tells SEBI
The Finance Minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee, has asked SEBI to consider speeding up framing of regulations for alternative investment funds. Regulations for alternative investment funds are needed to address the systemic risk posed by unregistered private pools of capital, Mr Mukherjee said in his customary post-budget address to the SEBI Board in the Capital on Saturday. Read Full Story The Hindu Business Line March 26, 2012
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26/03/2012 : Budget 2012: Policies that will help you retain gains under the new rules of insurance
For most Indian buyers, life insurance is a two-scoop sundae that offers tax deduction on the premium under Section 80C and tax-free income under Section 10(10D). And yes, on top of all this, there is a small cherry of life cover for the policyholder. Read Full Story The Economic Times March 26, 2012
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26/03/2012 : Govt mulls setting up dedicated cadre for financial services
The Centre is toying with the idea of setting up a dedicated financial services cadre, that could be deployed in various administrative and regulatory organisations related to the financial sector. Read Full Story The Hindu Business Line March 26, 2012
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26/03/2012 : Credit growth picks up, but margins unlikely to improve for banking sector
Margin pressure is likely to continue for the banking sector as the possibility of a reduction in interest rates in April 2012 has reduced after the recent cut in the cash reserve ratio (CRR) and the increase in service tax and excise duty in the budget. Read Full Story The Economic Times March 26, 2012
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26/03/2012 : Budget 2012: Plan to change income tax act not vindictive, says Pranab Mukherjee
Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee has clarified the government does not want to open a large number of old cases and there was no vindictive intent behind the retrospective changes to the Income Tax Act proposed in the Budget. Read Full Story The Economic Times March 26, 2012
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24/03/2012 : EPFO fails to manage workers retirement savings, generate reasonable returns
The government is correct in lowering the return on the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) to 8.25% for this fiscal. It gives a true picture of the income earned by the fund, unlike last year when the EPFO paid 9.5% after it discovered a stash of cash in an accounting wrinkle. Read Full Story The Economic Times March 24, 2012
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24/03/2012 : Budget 2012 will push more investors to the property market
Come Union Budget time and speculations go around on possible changes in tax slabs, further measures to boost housing and of course tax sops on home loans. Read Full Story The Economic Times March 24, 2012
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24/03/2012 : NRIs fear DTC taxing properties in India: SICCI
Non-Resident Indian ( NRI) industrialists here have expressed apprehensions about the proposed Direct Tax Code, which may tax their properties and foreign currency deposits in India. Read Full Story The Economic Times March 24, 2012
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24/03/2012 : CBDT sets up panel for tax anti-avoidance
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), India’s apex body for administration of taxes, has formed a six-member committee to draft guidelines for enforcing the general anti-avoidance rules (GAAR) introduced in the Union budget to crack down on tax cheats. Read Full Story Live Mint March 24, 2012
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22/03/2012 : Interest rate reduction will determine the future mood of the market: Deven Choksey
After the major events are over, we will see expectations driving the markets. I would like to put across some of those expectations that we are looking at. Read Full Story The Economic Times March 22, 2012
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22/03/2012 : RBI unlikely to ease rates sharply as risks rise
Easing inflation had fuelled expectations that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may start cutting rates aggressively, but experts say prospects for sharp cuts appear to be dim after the Budget unveiled a less-than satisfactory fiscal consolidation plan. Read Full Story The Times Of India March 22, 2012
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22/03/2012 : Small savings like NSC, PPF, post office deposits to fetch higher returns
There is finally some good news for individuals in a season of duty hikes and provident fund rate cut. The government is raising interest rate on small savings schemes such as National Savings Certificate (NSC) and post office deposits by 20-50 basis points. Read Full Story The Economic Times March 22, 2012
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22/03/2012 : Post-Budget pessimism on investor interest in SEZs
In the wake of the Union Budget proposals, developers of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) say the scheme is heading for an end, with investors’ interest certain to reduce drastically. Read Full Story Business Standard March 22, 2012
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22/03/2012 : Budget confusion for company-run provident fund trusts
Some of India's top companies, that manage in-house provident fund trusts, will have to get an 'exemption' licence from the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), a unit of the labour ministry, to retain their tax benefits. Read Full Story The Economic Times March 22, 2012
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20/03/2012 : Budget 2012: Property prices to rise by 2% as excise, service tax go up
Property prices will rise by a minimum of two per cent immediately due to the hike in excise duty and service tax in the Budget, National Real Estate Development Council today said. Read Full Story The Economic Times March 20, 2012
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20/03/2012 : Budget 2012 India: Key direct & indirect tax proposals impacting Telecom sector
Union Budget 2012-13 was keenly awaited by the Indian businesses and Foreign investors alike, largely to see whether the Finance Minister ( 'FM') chalks out a credible path for the reforms process and provide impetus to the Telecommunication sector, being the prime driver for the economical growth of the country. Read Full Story The Economic Times March 20, 2012
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20/03/2012 : Foreign venture capital investors get to dabble in securities via secondary market
Reserve Bank of India has allowed foreign venture capital investors to invest in securities through the secondary market and also through private arrangements or purchase from a third party. Read Full Story The Economic Times March 20, 2012
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20/03/2012 : Plans to give preferential access, tax cuts to indegenous telecom equipment against TRIMs treaty: Co
The Commerce ministry has warned that India's plans to give preferential access and tax cuts to indigenously manufactured telecoms equipment, and also mandate that mobile phone companies buy a bulk of the networks hardware from domestic companies, violates multilateral agreements and international commitments made by the country. Read Full Story The Economic Times March 20, 2012
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20/03/2012 : Budget triggers fresh inflation talk, rate cut hopes down
The Union Budget for 2012-13 announced last week has triggered a new round of inflationary expectations — and with it, chances of an interest rate cut from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in the near future seems to have reduced. Read Full Story Hindustan Times March 20, 2012
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20/03/2012 : Consumer price data shows inflation in service sector
Inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index accelerated in February to 8.83% from a year earlier compared to a 7.65% rise in January mainly because of the rise in the prices of food and services. Read Full Story Live Mint March 20, 2012
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20/03/2012 : Income-Tax sleuths to be posted in offshore havens to track evaders
Tax officers will be posted in offshore havens and various countries to spot suspicious transactions by Indian residents who use these jurisdictions to escape tax and launder money. The Income Tax department has picked 22 senior officers for the job. Read Full Story The Economic Times March 20, 2012
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19/03/2012 : Budget 2012: STT cut, Rajiv Gandhi Equity Savings Scheme will encourage genuine stock market investo
The proposed 20% cut in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on deliverybased cash transactions and the introduction of Rajiv Gandhi Equity Savings Scheme are expected to push delivery-based volumes on the bourses over a period of time. Read Full Story The Economic Times March 19, 2012
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19/03/2012 : Budget 2012: 'Hike in excise duty, service tax may not yield desired result'
Hike in excise duty and service tax rates will increase the input cost, fuel inflation and lead to further slowdown in economic growth, corporate leaders said at an interface with Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee here. Read Full Story The Economic Times March 19, 2012
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19/03/2012 : Budget 2012-13 imposes 1 per cent TDS on property sales
Tightening screws on black money in the realty market, the government has proposed one per cent TDS (tax deduction at source) on transfer of immovable property if the sale value exceeds Rs 50 lakh in urban centres and Rs 20 lakh in other areas. Read Full Story The Times Of India March 19, 2012
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19/03/2012 : Chartered accountants discuss Union Budget and taxes
Allahabad branch of CIRC, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India organised a seminar on recent changes in service tax and direct taxes. At the beginning of the programme Shiv Kumar, chairman Allahabad branch welcomed the members, students and guests and stressed upon the need to update the knowledge through such seminars. Read Full Story The Times Of India March 19, 2012
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19/03/2012 : Need to revise some tax-free limits
The exemption of Rs 10,000 interest from a savings bank account is a pragmatic move that takes into account ground realities. However, there are several other exemptions that should have been reviewed but found no mention in the budget. Read Full Story The Economic Times March 19, 2012
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19/03/2012 : Tax plan for LLPs to hit pharma profits
Finance minster Pranab Mukherjee’s budget proposal to levy a minimum alternate tax (MAT) on limited liability partnership (LLPs) firms and other firms associated with companies, is expected to have an impact on drug makers. Read Full Story Live Mint March 19, 2012
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09/03/2012 : Banks increasing service charges
Uttara Kapur, a resident of New Delhi, was in for a shock when she received her bank statement for January. She has a regular savings account with HDFC Bank.Read Full Story Business Standard March 09, 2012
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