Tax Policies

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nasscom has asked for the abolition of OSPs (other service providers) under the Department of Telecom, under which certain kinds of work (such as voice calls) cannot be shifted to employees' homes.

Says govt spending alone can't be enough

The Centre's commitment to reduce harassment of a sound taxpayer reaffirmed

Govt brought stability to tax policies; few features may be added to these policies in next 5 years