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Shoring up confidence among investors (06 October 12:00) |
| Reforms will be carried out with a human face, says Prime Minister |
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Frenzied efforts to contain crisis fallout (06 October 12:00) |
| Frozen credit markets reflect extreme loss of confidence |
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Gold glitters amid global financial chaos (06 October 12:00) |
| It is reasserting itself now as both an inflationary hedge and a store of value |
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Significance of web widgets (06 October 12:00) |
| English4today is an on-line source worth a look |
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Can the loss on sale of shares be carried forward? (06 October 12:00) |
| I had suffered a loss of Rs. 1 lakh on transfer of shares which were sold through a stock exchange. I have made profit on sale of unlisted shares to the extent of Rs. 1.20 lakh. I was under ... |
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Employment insurance, need of the hour (29 September 12:00) |
| Claimant has to establish that he/she lost the job due to lack of availability of work |
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Industry cannot skirt social issues (29 September 12:00) |
| Rush for SEZs has triggered a scramble for land |
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When big ticket investment banks change their stripes (29 September 12:00) |
| The fall from grace of investment bankers is a significant development having many lessons for India |
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Investor confidence at lowest ebb (29 September 12:00) |
| Markets await Congress nod for bailout package |
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Grid-interactive solar power gains ground (29 September 12:00) |
| Proposals for over 2,000 MW projects have been received |
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Is a refund application necessary in every case? (29 September 12:00) |
| Refund becomes due because of TDS on bank interest etc. and total income falls below taxable level due to Sec. 80C relief. Income-tax Rule 41(4) allows this, where relief is claimed on Form ... |
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A stitch in time saves nine (22 September 12:00) |
| The U.S. financial woes rattled the world markets in the last few days |
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BFSI meltdown calls for new steps (22 September 12:00) |
| Even as the U.S. Government has put a rescue plan in motion to tackle the financial crisis, and central banks globally have pumped in huge funds into the system, there is still a large uncer... |
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Coming to terms with new realities financial scene (22 September 12:00) |
| The latest developments are momentous and have far reaching implications |
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Nature of risks taken (22 September 12:00) |
| It would take a very long time for anyone to catalogue the various acts of omission and commission that led to the current U. S. financial crisis. At this stage, the following failings on th... |
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A trip down memory lane (22 September 12:00) |
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A few on-line aids to research netspeak (22 September 12:00) |
| Search engines help us access certain type of resources with ease |
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Failure to honour declaration in Form 15G/15H (22 September 12:00) |
| I am an account holder in a nationalised bank and I filed Form 15H. The bank authorities refused to give acknowledgement for the same, though I have given it in duplicate. What is more is th... |
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Tax deduction at source on NRI deposits (22 September 12:00) |
| Please refer to your answer in The Hindu relating to tax rate to be applied on interest on NRI deposits. You had advised that non-resident Indians are also eligible for availing Form 15G and... |
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Bank credit: two sectors cry for attention (15 September 12:00) |
| The immediate requirement is an assessment of the needs of agriculture and SMEs and new delivery channels |
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Singur a lesson, not a deterrent for investment (15 September 12:00) |
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Austerity in government: a routine exercise? (15 September 12:00) |
| There are some major expenditure areas that call for urgent action |
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Reassessment notice: not all may be valid (15 September 12:00) |
| It has always been understood that where a regular assessment has been made, but the Income-tax Department has not chosen to take up the case for scrutiny by issue of notice under Sec. 143(2... |
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Right to claim rent deduction u/s 80GG (15 September 12:00) |
| I own a property, which is let out to a showroom, so that it is treated as commercial property for corporation tax, electricity and metro water. I live in a house for which I pay rent. Am I ... |
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Proceeds of LIC policies are generally exempt (15 September 12:00) |
| Please confirm whether any sum, including bonus received on maturity over and above the amount invested under LIC policies, Bhima Nivesh, Bhima Plus and the like of 10 years’ term, is exem... |
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Effect of joint investments on income tax law (15 September 12:00) |
| My wife and I, both senior citizens, have deposited under savings scheme for senior citizens and in bank deposits. We will not be liable if the aggregate tax exemption of both of us are tak... |
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Capital gains tax index (15 September 12:00) |
| Notification No. 86 of 2008 dated August 13, 2008, notifies 582 as the index number for the year 2008-09. S. RAJARATNAM |
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Mishandling of the crippling power crisis (08 September 12:00) |
| A delayed monsoon, floods in Orissa and Bihar have contributed to the severe power deficit |
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Bottlenecks hold up project execution (08 September 12:00) |
| States have to focus more on demand side management |
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The Reserve Bank Governor’s rich legacy (08 September 12:00) |
| Dr. Reddy’s legacy goes far beyond what recent monetary achievements would convey. It is his role as a superb communicator of economic policies that will be missed. |
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Towards a better Web navigation experience (08 September 12:00) |
| The recent entry of Google with its open-source browser has made this segment further competitive |
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Reassessment notice: remedy for taxpayer (08 September 12:00) |
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The dollar continues to reign supreme financial scene (01 September 12:00) |
| Its recent rebound is significant for many reasons after the greenback’s weakness over a fairly long period |
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Costlier air travel round the corner (01 September 12:00) |
| The estimated cumulative losses of all the carriers can mount to Rs. 10,000 crore |
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Domestic airlines hit more air pockets (01 September 12:00) |
| Come September, the tourist and festival seasons set in. Travel and holidaying may be the flavour of the times. The airlines know this only too well and seem to be gearing themselves up for ... |
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Concessions available for capital gains (01 September 12:00) |
| I have sold shares and deposited the proceeds in specified bonds under Sec. 54EC to the extent of permissible limit. I have also acquired a house property satisfying the conditions under Sec... |
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Dematting makes no difference for taxation (01 September 12:00) |
| I have not dematted some shares in private companies. I wish to avail myself of the benefit of Sec. 54EC by purchasing bonds to reduce my liability. Will the fact that the shares relate to a... |
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High expectations from bank mergers (25 August 12:00) |
| Despite Centre’s enthusiasm, very few mergers have taken place either within or outside the government’s fold |
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Private investors looking more at power trading (25 August 12:00) |
| State governments need to look closely at agreements |
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Micro finance gaining in popularity (25 August 12:00) |
| It is primarily aimed at helping the poor in rural areas |
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Presentation tools: fresh exposition (25 August 12:00) |
| Education is an area that thrives with a community willing to share/collaborate. In this respect, it is an excellent domain where web 2.0 model fits quite well. |
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Stamp value: marginal differences may be ignored (25 August 12:00) |
| In a recent case where the agreed consideration recorded on the sale date was Rs. 50 lakh, the valuation officer fixed at Rs. 56 lakh and the stamp duty value was Rs. 70 lakh. The assessing ... |
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What are non-productive assets liable for wealth tax? (25 August 12:00) |
| Wealth tax was considerably lightened as understood to be applicable only for non-productive assets. In a recent article in The Hindu, it has been pointed out that the recent increase in the... |
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Cooling oil prices: India breathing easy (18 August 12:00) |
| Saudi Arabia’s decision to hike its oil production is said to be one of the principal reasons for the softening prices |
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Freight specials, container trains deserve a better deal (18 August 12:00) |
| Railways needs to invest Rs. 250,000 crore in capacity additions |
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Vizhinjam port set to get into big league (18 August 12:00) |
| It will be developed on a build-operate-transfer model |
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External pressures on price front may ease (18 August 12:00) |
| The inflationary pressures due to external factors may tend to moderate henceforth. |
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An exempt income would require to be disclosed (18 August 12:00) |
| With reference to Sec. 10(38) of the Income-tax Act, long-term capital gains on listed equity shares sold through recognised stock exchanges and duly charged to Securities Transaction Tax (S... |
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How to file return where the guideline value is larger? (18 August 12:00) |
| Where the guideline value is abnormally high, and I propose to contest the same by seeking reference to the departmental valuer, how do I fill up the return, which does not provide for this ... |
