Shikha Chaturvedi, Indivjal Dhasmana

Stories by Shikha Chaturvedi, Indivjal Dhasmana

With Old Visa Doors Closing, Indians Forge New Paths

With Old Visa Doors Closing, Indians Forge New Paths

Rediff.com   5 May 2025

Australia, Canada, US and UK are restricting immigration, but other countries are opening their doors.

Are The Rich Paying Less Tax?

Are The Rich Paying Less Tax?

Rediff.com   3 May 2025

They are not just underreporting income; they are reshaping what the income tax system perceives, says study.

'Retaliatory Tariffs By Us Won't Hurt US'

'Retaliatory Tariffs By Us Won't Hurt US'

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2025

'When Prime Minister Modi met President Trump, they agreed to initiate a bilateral trade dialogue.' 'It makes sense to give these negotiations a chance.'

Religious Tourism Is A Money Spinner

Religious Tourism Is A Money Spinner

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2025

Religious tourism witnessed 1,439 million tourists in 2022, generating Rs 1.34 trillion in revenue.

'Engaging With The US Is Important'

'Engaging With The US Is Important'

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2025

'But I don't think the government is in a great hurry to sign the BTA.'

Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb Waqf Properties

Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb Waqf Properties

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2025

The Archaeological Survey of India informed the JPC that 280 protected monuments have been listed as Waqf properties.

Remember Smart Cities? What Happened?

Remember Smart Cities? What Happened?

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2025

Among the cities that have fully implemented their projects are Agra, Varanasi, Madurai, Coimbatore, Udaipur, Pune, Surat, and Vadodara

These States Stay on Fiscal Track Despite Populist Schemes

These States Stay on Fiscal Track Despite Populist Schemes

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2025

Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Odisha budgets maintain revenue surpluses despite welfare schemes while Rajasthan and West Bengal face high debt, fiscal deficits and low capital outlay.

Rs 8.7 Trn Individuals Vs Rs 4.53 Trn Corporates

Rs 8.7 Trn Individuals Vs Rs 4.53 Trn Corporates

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2025

From FY20 to FY24, the revenue forgone due to tax incentives for individuals and Hindu undivided families stood at Rs 8.7 trillion, significantly higher than the Rs 4.53 trillion forgone for corporations.

Trump's H-1B Policy Will Affect Desis

Trump's H-1B Policy Will Affect Desis

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2025

Indian Americans contribute approximately 5% to 6% -- roughly $300 billion -- in federal tax revenues annually.

Current Lok Sabha Sets Record For...

Current Lok Sabha Sets Record For...

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2025

The average age is 56, making the Lower House the oldest in India's parliamentary history and a year older than the previous Lok Sabha.

What You Need To Know About Cyber Fraud

What You Need To Know About Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2024

The number of digital financial frauds rose more than four times in FY24 year-on-year to comprise 80 per cent of all financial frauds.

Poll Schemes Threaten Maharashtra's Finances

Poll Schemes Threaten Maharashtra's Finances

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2024

Schemes like the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana strain fiscal resources amid rising unemployment and prices of food items.

Tough Road Ahead For NC, Congress

Tough Road Ahead For NC, Congress

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2024

The road ahead will require navigating complex financial challenges while fostering job creation and sustainable development in the region.

Tracking non-food retail inflation trends in India

Tracking non-food retail inflation trends in India

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2024

Amid a debate on the basis of a monetary policy stance, one may be curious enough to know how non-food retail inflation has behaved over the years in India. Let the eager souls catch a glimpse of facts. In the past 10 years, non-food inflation came down below 4 per cent on two occasions - pre-Covid period of 2019-20 and now in the first four months of the current financial year (FY25).

'Workplace safety key to get more women in labour force'

'Workplace safety key to get more women in labour force'

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2024

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Managing Director (MD) Gita Gopinath has condemned the "terrible and disturbing" incident of rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. "Personally, it is terrible to have any event of this kind. It is disturbing," she told Business Standard in New Delhi.

India Needs 75 Years To Reach 25% Of US GDP

India Needs 75 Years To Reach 25% Of US GDP

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2024

According to the World Bank, economic growth in middle-income countries, including India, is not accelerating. 'In fact, it is slowing down as incomes increase, with the trend becoming more pronounced each decade.'

Budget: Nirmalaji's Huge Rural Sector Challenge

Budget: Nirmalaji's Huge Rural Sector Challenge

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2024

Alloting more funds for MNREGA and PM-KISAN could wipe out the entire additional money that the Centre may have for FY25.

GST@7: Challenges But Collections Surge

GST@7: Challenges But Collections Surge

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2024

Average monthly GST collection rose from Rs 90,000 crore during the first year of its implementation -- 2017-2018 -- to Rs 1.68 trillion during 2023-2024, representing an 87 per cent rise.

Why Petroleum Products Are Not Under GST

Why Petroleum Products Are Not Under GST

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2024

Adding petrol and diesel to GST was a challenging task due to their significant role as revenue generators for both the central and state governments.