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Terming the MSME sector as the backbone of the economy, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the sector would lead the current consolidation phase of the economy. (Photo: PTI)

No 25% tax for big firms soon, hints Arun Jaitley

Ruling out any immediate levy of the new indirect tax on these petroleum products.

6 Feb 2018 1:18 AM IST

India, China to curb bitcoins

A panel set by the government to look into issues relating to cryptocurrencies is expected to submit its report in the...

6 Feb 2018 1:09 AM IST

RBI has included HDFC in its list of too big to fail banks.

RBI likely to keep interest rate on hold for 3rd time in a row

RBI had reduced benchmark lending rate by 0.25 percentage points to 6 pc in Aug, bringing it to a 6-year low.

5 Feb 2018 5:18 PM IST

With its funds surplus despite extensive development work, Tadipatri municipality stands a role model for other towns and even district headquarters.

Rs 51600 crore released to states under MGNREGA in 2017-18: Govt

Under MGNREGA, wage seekers are entitled to receive compensation at the rate of 0.05 per cent of the unpaid wages per...

5 Feb 2018 4:40 PM IST

CBDT Chief Sushil Chandra. (Photo: PTI)

Don't misuse I-T laws, tax rates already low: CBDT to industry

Government has announced reduction of taxes in a phased manner for various categories of corporates.

5 Feb 2018 4:06 PM IST

Unevenness in taxes paid by salaried class, business people: Adhia

For year 2016-17, 1.89 cr salaried individuals have filed I-T returns and paid total tax of Rs 1.44 lakh cr.

5 Feb 2018 2:53 PM IST

Rs 2,000 crore worth gold and platinum imports were hidden by players in Kerala alone.

Gold edges up on global cues, jewellers' buying

Gold is trading at Rs 31,270 per 10 gm backed by a firm trend overseas and fresh buying by local jewellers.

5 Feb 2018 2:36 PM IST

State civil service and other officers who are inducted into the IAS are required to undergo induction training primarily to gain an all India perspective to issues of governance and public administration. (Representational image)

Stronger orders drive January services growth to three-month high: PMI

Overall performance of the service sector remained weaker than the long-run growth trend.

5 Feb 2018 11:26 AM IST

The RBI felt there was enough liquidity in the system and credit growth was picking up.

RBI need not react to bond yields, MSP for interest rate review:...

MSP for farmers and refrain from going in for any hike in benchmark policy lending rates when MPC meets on Feb 7.

5 Feb 2018 10:58 AM IST

Finance Bill, 2018 proposes to withdraw the exemption under Clause (38) of Section 10 and to introduce a new Section 112A in the Income Tax Act, 1961. (Photo: ANI)

CBDT responds to queries regarding long-term capital gains taxation

Long-term capital gains arising from transfer of such long-term capital asset exceeding one lakh rupees will be taxed.

5 Feb 2018 10:47 AM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley took to social media to mark the one-year anniversary of demonetisation with his note A year After Demonetisation. (Photo: PTI)

SEBI board to meet on Feb 10; Jaitley to brief members on budget...

The board is likely to deliberate upon suggestion to mandate listed companies to meet at least 1/4th of their funding...

4 Feb 2018 3:10 PM IST

On inflation, Assocham noted that while it is true that kharif harvest would be higher along with better prospects for rabi crops because of an abundant monsoon this year, inflation risks are evident in terms of a range of primary articles and manufactured food products.

RBI should refrain from hiking interest rates in next monetary policy:...

The Reserve Bank of India is scheduled to announce its sixth bi-monthly monetary policy statement for 2017-18 on...

4 Feb 2018 2:43 PM IST