taxes

Medium-sized firm in India makes 33 tax-related payments/year

As per the latest 'Doing Business Report' published by the World Bank, India is ranked 156th out of 189 nations in terms of paying taxes. It has slipped two positions on this front from the last year.

Oct 30, 2014, 16:52 PM IST

Union Budget 2014-15: Healthcare sector welcomes move for more AIIMS in India

Arun Jaitley said two key initiatives -- free drug service and free diagnosis service -- would be taken up on priority as part of move towards 'Health for All'.

Jul 10, 2014, 20:02 PM IST

Union Budget 2014-15: Income tax sops in budget, smokers will pay more

In post-budget comments, the minister said there will be no fresh liability but also ruled out refunding taxes collected over the last 30 or 40 years.

Jul 10, 2014, 18:39 PM IST

Vodafone to continue international arbitration on tax case

The minister said the sovereign right of the government to undertake retrospective legislation is unquestionable.

Jul 10, 2014, 18:19 PM IST

Budget 2014: It's time to make tax system unified and simpler

The tax system of our country is quite complex and is like a web of formalities for its people.

Jul 02, 2014, 12:28 PM IST