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Suchetana Ray

Suchetana Ray

Suchetana Ray covers aspects of the government’s economic policy. A news junkie, she is invested in HT’s ‘digital first’ policy.

Articles by Suchetana Ray

81,000 Indians earned in excess of Rs 1 crore in FY17, says CBDT data

The number of returns filed by taxpayers has also increased by 65% from 33.1 million in 2013-14 to 54.4 million in 2017-18.

Updated on Oct 22, 2018 18:21 IST

Rs 12,000 crore of MP funds lie unutilised, Uttar Pradesh tops list

The statistics and programme implementation ministry has called a review meeting on August 30 with all its state-level nodal secretaries to address the issue. It is also proposing better coordination between state and district authorities along with the respective MPs to ensure better usage of MPLAD funds.

Updated on Aug 30, 2018 01:23 IST

Paradise Papers: Probe into use of tax havens to be headed by CBDT chief

A multi-agency group – comprising taxmen and officers of the CBI, Enforcement Directorate and Financial Intelligence Unit – will look into the Paradise Papers case.

Updated on Nov 6, 2017 15:26 IST

SC to hear pleas against linking Aadhaar with mobile number, bank account: All you need to know

File photo of Rajasthani women showing their Aadhaar cards before a vote in Ajmer.

Updated on Oct 17, 2017 13:00 IST

PM Modi’s economic advisors to meet for the first time today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Golden Jubilee Year celebrations of Institute of Company Secretaries of India at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on October 4, 2017.

Updated on Oct 11, 2017 07:11 IST

HT Youth Survey: India’s young like quality, but don’t like to show off

Students Rhythem Vatsa (left) and Amrita Sokhi may be style conscious, but only spend money on big labels when quality is on offer.

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Updated on Oct 9, 2017 07:59 IST

Aircel-Maxis case: ED attaches Karti Chidambaram’s assets worth Rs 1.16 crore

The CBI had summoned Karti Chidambaram for questioning on Thursday but he didn’t appear before the agency saying a special court has discharged all accused in the case and also ‘terminated’ proceedings in the matter.

Updated on Sep 25, 2017 13:39 IST

Govt readies booster dose to revive stuttering economy, may target MSME sector

The Micro, small and medium enterprises have been in focus as it’s still reeling under the effects of demonetisation and GST.

Updated on Sep 24, 2017 03:40 IST

Why Indians will continue to pay high oil prices despite lower global rates

Authorities check a fuel station. Petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan has suggested that petroleum products be brought under GST for uniform tax mechanism across India.

Updated on Sep 22, 2017 12:46 IST

Benami Act impact: Taxman attaches 381 properties worth Rs 1300 cr in 9 months

People deposit their property tax at an income tax office in Gurgaon. Data from the income tax department shows that Tamil Nadu had the maximum property attachments in benami transactions.

Updated on Sep 16, 2017 17:53 IST

Govt blames Atlantic hurricanes for fuel price hike; cost break-up gives different picture

Vehicles in front of a petrol pump in New Delhi.

Updated on Sep 15, 2017 17:18 IST

Former minister Jayanthi Natarajan on ED's radar for abuse of power

Former environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan

Updated on Sep 13, 2017 18:40 IST

Govt rules out tax rollback as fuel prices rise, blames hurricanes for spike

Vehicles on a road in front of a petrol pump at MG Road near IFFCO Chowk, Gurgaon, India.

Updated on Sep 14, 2017 02:38 IST

GST impact: Airlines seek tax exemption on aircraft parts imported after servicing

The burden of increased taxes under the GST on the airlines servicing industry could be as high as Rs 4,750 crore every year. (HT file photo / Representational)

Updated on Sep 9, 2017 08:10 IST

Govt will decide if Aadhaar will be mandatory for flying after SC gives ruling

A CISF security personnel check a passenger’s documents at the IGI Airport in New Delhi.

Updated on Sep 6, 2017 10:41 IST

Cabinet rejig: Railway minister Piyush Goyal will have to keep his record intact

Bharatiya Janata Party leader and member of parliament Piyush Goyal takes oath during the swearing-in ceremony of new ministers at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi on Sunday.

Updated on Sep 3, 2017 18:25 IST

Modi tells tax officers to register even small traders for GST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Updated on Sep 1, 2017 15:50 IST

Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline extended till Dec 31 but legal challenges over privacy remain

The government has made Aadhaar number mandatory for filing income tax returns and applying for a PAN card.

Updated on Sep 2, 2017 13:03 IST

Last few hours to link Aadhaar with PAN: Everything you need to know

Updated on Aug 31, 2017 09:32 IST

Will August 31 deadline to link PAN, Aadhaar stay after SC’s privacy ruling?

This file photo shows a visitor giving a thumb impression to withdraw money from his bank account with his Aadhaar or Unique Identification (UID) card during a Digi Dhan Mela, held to promote digital payment, in Hyderabad.

Updated on Aug 29, 2017 15:59 IST

Why thousands of Jaypee homebuyers stand on shaky ground

Homebuyers protest outside the Jaypee office in Noida.

Updated on Aug 25, 2017 08:59 IST

‘Job creators, not seekers’: It’s not an easy road for start-ups in India

Aspirants learn entrepreneurial skills at a Delhi-based incubator, 91 Springboard.

Updated on Aug 24, 2017 06:21 IST

Rajiv Bansal named Air India chief after Ashwani Lohani moved to Railway Board

Rajiv Bansal serves as the additional secretary and financial advisor in the ministry of petroleum and natural gas.

Updated on Aug 24, 2017 04:16 IST

Upskill or perish: The cold truth that Indian job-seekers face today

The NSDC provides a wide array of skilling programmes, from training in street food vending to industrial technical courses and driving courses at simulation labs in collaboration with auto majors.

Updated on Aug 21, 2017 06:13 IST

Amid Doklam standoff, stringent import norms to target China

A man walks inside a conference room used for meetings between military commanders of China and India, at the Indian side of the Indo-China border at Bumla, in the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.

Updated on Aug 19, 2017 18:51 IST

Call drops could cost telecos more dearly as TRAI reassesses mobile network services

Telecom department officials say the reluctance of operators to invest in infrastructure is one of the reasons for poor call quality.

Updated on Aug 18, 2017 11:49 IST

Will Arvind Subramanian get two-year extension as chief economic advisor?

If his tenure is not extended, Arvind Subramanian will return to the Peterson Institute for International Economics – where he was employed as a senior fellow before his appointment by the Modi government.

Updated on Aug 11, 2017 10:23 IST

Social media used to disrupt GST adoption: Govt officials

Former President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi press buttons for the launch of GST at midnight, at the special ceremony in the Central Hall of Parliament in New Delhi on July 1, 2017.

Updated on Aug 10, 2017 17:45 IST

Govt extends income tax returns filing deadline to August 5

File photo of camp organised by tax department organised special camp for government employee to help file their Income Tax Returns (ITRs).

Updated on Jul 31, 2017 16:46 IST

Watch: Bank of England celebrates its 323rd birthday with an adorable GIF

A screenshot of the GIF shared by Bank of England

Updated on Jul 27, 2017 12:03 IST

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