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The biggest exodus might be seen at middle and lower levels, due to better remuneration and career prospects
With new private banks in play, going will likely become even more difficult for old-school state-run banks
Post fell vacant last month after Bihar's deputy CM resigned following a split in BJP-JD (U) alliance
Shome will be available to meet at least two industry groups and associations every Wednesday after 3 pm
Finance minister asked officers to consider themselves as service providers and taxpayers as their clients
Says more steps will be taken to address supply-side bottlenecks to moderate inflation
To steer capital market reforms as Additional Secretary
The department identified 1.2 mn taxpayers who had a PAN card but did not file their income tax return
Penalty can be levied at 100-300% tax evaded, while tax is imposed at highest rate of 30%
Doubts over whether PMLA needs to be amended or the IT Act puts electronic KYC on a par with physical verification
Service sector contributes about 65% of GDP but number of service tax payers is quite less
Top officials says that UPA has already realised that introduction of GST is not possible in their current tenure
FinMin identifies 17 lenders who wrote off Rs 11,000 cr loan vis-a0vis Rs 4,000 cr recovery in Q4
Interview with Financial services secretary
Says lower rates to industry for investments and to consumers for auto, housing and education loans will help give a push to growth
Idea is to hasten the process; Bill to be tabled in Parliament's monsoon session
Indians transacting with such countries will have to share details with tax dept
States also proposed it earlier, but Centre turned down the proposal
Article 279B provides for establishment of the Dispute Settlement Authority to adjudicate dispute or complaint referred to it by a state or Centre