Akshara Srivastava, Monika Yadav

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'We Wanted To Create A Brand From India For The World'
Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

"There is an India that is embracing global luxury symbols and another which, as it...

IT Returns FY26: Existing ITR Forms To Stay
Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

However, from April 1, 2026, transactional forms such as tax deducted at source...

86% Taxpayers Shift To New Tax Regime
Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

'Among corporates, about 60% of income is now reported under the new tax regime.'

How The Taxman Plans To Close Cases Faster
Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Building on last year's clearance of 172K cases, I-T department is pushing for faster...

'Global Uncertainties Are Of A Magnitude We've Never Seen Before'
Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'Global uncertainty is something which definitely occupies the minds of officials when...

Indra Nooyi's Career Advice For Women
Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

'Women must prioritise financial security.'

Indian Travel Gets Personal in 2026
Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Ultra-personalisation is the new standard for Indian tourists.

Budget 2026: Regulatory Framework For Crypto Exchanges On Cards?
Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Enforcement agencies have highlighted risks related to money laundering and terror...

Alcoholic Beverages players identify new markets amid tax hiccups
Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Makers of spirits, beer, and wine are working to identify new markets of growth as two...

GST Council To Consider 5% GST For Air, Water Purifiers
Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Any reduction on purifiers would need consensus among state finance ministers.

Budget 2026: Is Customs Amnesty Scheme On The Cards?
Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Total pending Customs arrears, including amounts under litigation, court stays and...

Air, Water Purifiers: GST Council May Weigh 5% Levy
Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

The GST Council at its next meeting may consider a reduction in taxes on air and water...

Flight Chaos Fuels Year-End Staycation Boom
Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'The entire travel ecosystem is reeling with the domino impact of flight cancellations.'

Integrated Customs platform on cards in digitisation push
Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

To digitise Customs processes, the Union finance ministry is planning to integrate the...

Can India Regain Foreign Tourists This Winter?
Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'We expect inbound numbers in 2025 to come close to pre-pandemic levels -- if not fully...

'There Was Chaos At Every Gate'
Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Flyers faced a double blow as air fares on Air India flights out of Delhi and those of...

Consumer durable firms set to hike prices as rupee slides
Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

As the rupee has been on a downward slide and crossed 90 a dollar, consumer electronics...

Tax forms for charitable institutions set for overhaul
Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

As the new Income Tax (I-T) Act, 2025 moves towards implementation from April 1, 2026,...

'The Big Fat Indian Wedding Has Only Gotten Fatter'
Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'...since the pandemic, driven by the worlds of influencers and Bollywood.'

Make demergers tax-neutral, biz houses nudge govt
Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, Indian business houses have urged the government to...