Tax incentives

How 15,080 profitable firms paid no tax in 2015-16

Larger corporates paid lower tax rates than smaller ones for 2015-16.

Jun 13, 2017, 12:23 PM IST

Budget 2016: Tax incentives welcome, but more measures needed, say startups

The startup community reacted positively to the tax incentives announced in the Budget, but feels the government has not done enough to address their near-term concerns.

Feb 29, 2016, 18:32 PM IST

Startup India: Silicon Valley investors pitch for easier norms

As the government readies an action plan for startups, an investors' body Friday sought tax incentives on investments and easier norms for opening and closure of a company to give a boost to such ventures.

Jan 15, 2016, 23:21 PM IST

Goyal supports idea of tax sops for roof top solar panel

The idea of giving tax incentives for purchase of roof top solar panels will be taken up with Finance Minister Arun Jaitely, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday.

May 30, 2015, 23:36 PM IST

LIC Nomura Mutual Fund lines up retirement plans

Encouraged by tax incentives for investment in retirement schemes floated by mutual fund houses, LIC Nomura MF has lined up plans to launch such product.

Apr 30, 2015, 15:06 PM IST

Mutual funds line up retirement plans

Besides, Reliance Capital Asset Management Company, in December last year, had got the government's approval for first-ever equity-oriented pension scheme, giving tax benefits to investors.

Apr 13, 2015, 16:30 PM IST

MAT to become irrelevant after corporate tax comes down to 25%

The Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT) will become irrelevant with removal of tax incentives and reduction in corporate tax rate to 25 percent over next four years, Revenue Secretary Shaktikanta Das said.

Apr 01, 2015, 21:12 PM IST

SBI seeks tax incentives for housing, edu to boost growth

SBI Chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya Thursday pitched for a slew of tax incentives for housing and education loans in the forthcoming Budget for boosting economic growth.

Dec 11, 2014, 21:21 PM IST

Listing of REITs will bring transparency in markets: Sebi

The real estate investment trusts (REITs) will usher in a great deal of transparency in the sector and thus attract global funds, a senior executive of market watchdog Sebi said on Wednesday.

Nov 12, 2014, 20:30 PM IST

FTP may be delayed as govt yet to finalise tax incentives

The FTP or its annual review, which is usually announced in April, gives guidelines for enhancing exports with the overall objective of pushing economic growth and generating employment.

Nov 09, 2014, 11:04 AM IST

Tax sops key to success of Reits, InvITs, says Sebi official

Realty players and investors have been seeking more clarity on the taxation structure for newly-created Reits and InvITs.

Oct 19, 2014, 13:31 PM IST

Assocham seeks tax incentives, infra status for ports in Budget

Industry body Assocham has sought tax incentives, market-linked tariff rates and grant of infrastructure status to the port industry in the upcoming budget for turning India's coastline into a growth catalyst.

Jul 05, 2014, 12:31 PM IST