Tax Policies

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nasscom for policy tweak to enable longer work-from-home scenario

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.

Ball is now in your court: FM Sitharaman exhorts India Inc to invest more

Says govt spending alone can't be enough

Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2020: Trust, the new mantra in tax policy

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

Tax policy of India @ 75

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