ITR forms out in advance, seek foreign travel, passport details

New Delhi (IANS) In a very fast move and a New Year surprise, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified income tax returns forms for the financial year (FY), which normally come in April, well in advance in January itself.

The…

The New Rice War: China eats into big African markets secured by India

New Delhi (IANS) As the buyer becomes the seller, India, the largest exporter of rice in the world, has a new competitor in the global market. From the key policy makers in Udyog Bhawan to the top millers exporting rice, everyone is cautiously watching…

Oyo under fire for toxic culture, doubts over business model

New Delhi (IANS) Oyo, the marquee investment by Japanese giant SoftBank and one of the largest start up companies, is facing fire for questionable practices, toxic culture and a business model which is looking unviable.

As per a report by the…

TRAI issues consultation paper on net neutrality

New Delhi (IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Thursday issued a consultation paper on issues related to traffic management practices and the multi-stakeholder body for 'net neutrality'.

In a statement, the regulator…

Oil prices jump 4 percent after US air strike

Mumbai (IANS) Global oil prices jumped over 3 per cent on Friday after a US airstrike ordered by President Donald Trump killed a top Iranian general in Iraq.

The sharp jump followed the attack over fears of conflict between two of the worlds…

Sensex up 140 pts, auto & metal stocks gain

Mumbai (IANS) Sensex added 140 points during the early trade on Thursday owing to gain in the metal and auto stocks.

Metal stocks have witnessed renewed interest after US President Donald Trump said that US and China will sign the first phase…

Markets open on a positive note on New Year's day

Mumbai (IANS) The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) on Wednesday opened on a positive note.

The Sensex of the BSE opened at 41,349.36 points and touched a high of 41,417.82 points and a low of 41,349.36 points.

On Tuesday the Sensex…

Dec GST mop-up rises to Rs 1.03 lakh crore, still below govt target

New Delhi (IANS) The gross GST collection grew by 8.92 per cent year-on-year to 1.03 lakh crore in December 2019, but remained much below the target of Rs 1.10 lakh crore set by the government.

The gross GST collection in December 2018 was…

Petrol, diesel prices continue to rise

New Delhi (IANS) Petrol and diesel prices continued to increase on Tuesday because of the rise in crude oil prices in the international market.

Petrol prices have increased for the third consecutive day, while the rise in diesel price has…

Petrol price over Rs 75/litre in Delhi, diesel up too

New Delhi (IANS) Petrol and diesel prices continued their upward trend on Monday as per the daily pricing system because of the rise in crude oil prices in the international market. In Delhi, the price of petrol increased to Rs 75.04 per litre.
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