Tax Policies

Tax dept probing Jane Street over possible tax treaty misuse: Report

Searches at the US trading firm's India offices by the income tax department have been underway since last week, sources have said

Updated On: 05 Aug 2025 | 3:14 PM IST

Who are India's top angel investors and what are they betting on now?

Despite crossing the $1 billion mark, India's angel investing ecosystem is grappling with declining participation due to regulatory pressures and shifting investor trends

Updated On: 30 Jul 2025 | 6:24 PM IST

German elections: Who are the top candidates & what are their priorities

Originally scheduled for September 28, the German elections were advanced following the dramatic collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party coalition government in November

Updated On: 18 Feb 2025 | 12:37 PM IST

For goods sent abroad for repairs, no tax implication based on value

The facility to import components under EPCG scheme for assembly or manufacture of capital goods by the importer was available earlier but has been discontinued since 2004

Updated On: 06 Jan 2025 | 10:40 PM IST

Tax policies to play a critical role in tackling 'inequality': Eco Survey

Suggests to resolve transfer pricing matters to sustain foreign investor interest

Updated On: 22 Jul 2024 | 9:54 PM IST

Budget 2024 Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present the Union Budget on Tuesday

Union Budget 2024: As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget on Tuesday, markets expect tax cuts, infra spending, and a boost to rural demand. Stay with us for all updates

Updated On: 22 Jul 2024 | 9:23 PM IST

Global tax deal: Impact analysis done, govt may talk on Pillar 2 in Budget

Experts suggest India is still iffy on Pillar 1 and the equalisation levy may be extended beyond June 30

Updated On: 11 Jul 2024 | 12:13 PM IST

Budget 2024-25: Bringing high spirits home on alcobev players' wish list

The Perfect Pour, a Mumbai-based wine and spirits consulting firm, urges the Budget to focus on a unified ecosystem, standardised pricing, and GST

Updated On: 10 Jan 2024 | 11:19 PM IST

Trader loses last fight to kick out $1.8 bn UK dividend tax fraud case

Shah's lawyers had argued the claim shouldn't take place in the UK because matters of foreign tax law can't be ruled on there

Updated On: 08 Nov 2023 | 6:53 PM IST

Tax tweaks send foreign mutual funds into a 5-month outflow eclipse

Shadow of decline lingers in virtually all subscription-happy fund houses

Updated On: 01 Oct 2023 | 9:43 PM IST

Ageing wells, govt pricing, tax policies hamper crude oil production

Production has been falling consistently over years

Updated On: 08 Aug 2023 | 11:21 AM IST

India rules out tax policy changes for inclusion of bonds in global indices

The government doesn't plan to waive capital gains taxes, and it's concerned that foreign inflows will increase the volatility of local markets

Updated On: 28 Sep 2022 | 8:03 AM IST

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TMS Ep220: Windfall tax, urban flooding, recession-proof stocks, Uber files

Why has the govt slashed windfall tax on fuel exports? Why urban India gets flooded every monsoon? Which stocks are investment-worthy amid imminent recession? What are Uber files? All answers here

Updated On: 21 Jul 2022 | 8:00 AM IST

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Why has the govt slashed windfall tax on fuel exports and crude output?

The govt slashed the windfall tax on domestically-produced crude oil three weeks after imposing it. What may have prompted the govt to do this turnabout, and who all will benefit from it?

Updated On: 21 Jul 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

New tax regime: Big unexplained expenditure may lead to I-T review

Assessees seek clarity from tax consultants on the new regime, fearing reopening notices

Updated On: 18 Apr 2022 | 6:04 AM IST

Here's a tax policy roadmap for India's Net Zero commitment

It's imperative to prepare a strategic roadmap in sync with the 'Panchamrit' goals with very clear and stable tax policies to win the hearts and wallets of potential investors in RE space

Updated On: 29 Jan 2022 | 7:16 PM IST

Budget basics: How govt can break out of its straitjacket and raise revenue

There are two ways: deliver a rapidly growing economic pie or re-assess tax policy - reform of GST, closing corporate tax loopholes, suggests T N Ninan

Updated On: 07 Jan 2022 | 10:34 PM IST

Fuel price surge: What India can learn from Biden and Sunak's tax policies

When the times change, policy has to adapt. Why then is New Delhi so determined to not raise rates on under-taxed forms of income and wealth, questions T N Ninan

Updated On: 16 Jul 2021 | 10:32 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Related party risks, a new green wave of growth & more

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Wednesday

Updated On: 07 Jul 2021 | 7:03 AM IST

We continue to remain committed to India operations: Toyota Kirloskar Motor

The statement follows a Bloomberg report which said that Toyota did not plan to expand further in India

Updated On: 15 Sep 2020 | 7:57 PM IST