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GST Filing: GSTN Chairman-led Panel to Consult Experts
GSTN Chairman Ajay Bhushan Pandey-headed panel comprises VAT commissioners of Karnataka, Gujarat, Telangana, and senior officials from the Department of Revenue and the CBEC.
Hiring by Pvt Sector to Remain Muted Till March 2018: ASSOCHAM
The chamber said that PSU banks would bring down their employee cost to operation ratio, post re-capitalisation by the government, and fresh hiring may come down there as well.
7th Pay Commission: Minimum Pay Hike & Fitment Factor May Finally See Approval in December 2017
As per reports, NAC is currently preparing its report for pay hike for 48 Lakh Central government employees, who are seeking their minimum pay hike and fitment factor to be adjusted above the recommendation made by the 7th Pay Commission earlier this year...
RBI Cancels Open Market Bond Sale in Surprise Move
The open market operation (OMO) sale (worth 100 billion rupees) of government securities was withdrawn due to "recent market developments and based on a fresh review of the current and evolving liquidity conditions", the RBI said in a statement on Friday.
Five Reasons Why Moody's Ended India's 13-Year Wait for Rating Upgrade
The upgrade comes after 13 years when India was last upgraded to Baa3 in 2004.
Rupee Breaks Free, Runs up 69 Paise on Moody's India Upgrade
The BSE benchmark Sensex soared 414 points, or 1.25 per cent, to 33,520.82 in opening trade.
Airlines Can't Charge Extra to Correct Error in Passenger Name Error, Says Govt
Airlines are not allowed to charge additional amount for correcting any error in the name of a passenger while booking a ticket, Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said on Thursday.
PM Invites ASEAN Countries to Ramp up Investment in India
Addressing the ASEAN Business Forum, the prime minister said India's 'Act East policy' puts the 10-member bloc at the centre of the country s engagement adding that most sectors of the Indian economy were made open for foreign investment.
RBI Shuts Door on Raghuram Rajan's Plan to Introduce Islamic Banking in India
The central bank said the decision was taken after considering "the wider and equal opportunities" available to all citizens to access banking and financial services.
What is Zero Credit Score?
In order to get out of the Zero credit score, you need to start using your credit card and ensure timely payments for the bills thereof. This shall especially be helpful if you are planning to apply for a loan in the near future.
Infosys to Open Innovation Hubs in the US, Says Nandan Nilekani
Infosys Non-executive Chairman Nandan Nilekani saw a huge potential in the business relationship between U.S. and India in the wake of new start-ups emerging in the country.
Indian Steel Shortfall Causes Clash Over Railways Demand for Rail Imports
The clash highlights the dilemma the government faces as it tries to promote local production through the "Make in India" campaign at the same time it faces resistance from some state buyers who need to procure goods as quickly and cheaply as possible.
Deregistered Companies Deposited Rs 17,000 Crore Post Note Ban: Govt
Stating that around 2.24 lakh companies have been struck off till date for remaining inactive for two years or more, an official release said restrictions have been imposed on operation of their bank accounts as well as on sale and transfer of their prope...
India to be High Middle Income Economy by 2047: World Bank CEO
Last week, India moved for the first time into the top 100 of World Banks Ease of Doing Business global rankings due to sustained business reforms over the past several years. Last year the report had ranked India at 130.
PAN Not Needed For Cash Sale of Agricultural Produce up to Rs 2 Lakh Per Day
The newly inserted section 269ST in the Income Tax Act bans such cash dealings on a single day, in respect of a single transaction or transactions relating to one event or occasion from an individual.
Coastal Transport Key to Reducing India's Logistics Cost, Says Nitin Gadkari
The Minister urged all other manufactures to make use of coastal shipping for transporting goods "as this can be a key enabler for reduction of logistics cost for domestic and EXIM (Export-Import) trade of India".