Direct Taxes Code

Don't abandon Dirext Taxes Code: Parl panel to Govt

Asking the government not to abandon the Direct Taxes Code (DTC), a Parliamentary panel on Friday said this new law needs to be enacted to replace the existing Income Tax Act, which it said was "very cumbersome" and prone to avoidable litigation.

Apr 24, 2015, 19:18 PM IST

India has historic chance to grow, don't obstruct: FM Jaitley to Opposition

With a number of key reforms bills stuck, government on Tuesday appealed to the opposition not to play "obstructionist" as the country has the "historic opportunity" to grow and the GDP is expected to go beyond 8 percent next year, overtaking China.

Mar 17, 2015, 16:36 PM IST

FM says eco challenging; India Inc presses for tax sops

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today described the economic situation as challenging even as India Inc pressed for tax concessions and bold reforms to reignite the investment cycle and promote growth.

Jun 06, 2014, 23:17 PM IST