ED begins probe against Naveen Jindal, his family

Last Updated: Monday, April 13, 2015, 18:52

Enforcement Directorate (ED) has begun a probe against industrialist and Congress leader Naveen Jindal and his family for alleged contravention of forex laws in operating bank accounts in Singapore, a charge denied by the former MP.

Amazon sues to block alleged fake reviews on its website

Last Updated: Friday, April 10, 2015, 08:58

Amazon.com Inc has sued four websites to stop them from selling fake, positive product reviews.

What is due must be paid, India no tax haven: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Monday, April 6, 2015, 14:15

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday asserted that legitimate tax demand cannot be considered "tax terrorism" because India is not a tax haven.

Apple CEO Tim Cook slams US 'dangerous discrimination' laws

Last Updated: Monday, March 30, 2015, 12:01

Apple chief Tim Cook slammed what he called a wave of "dangerous" laws in several US states that he said promote discrimination and erode equality, in an editorial published Sunday.

India to unveil budget under pressure to deliver reforms

Last Updated: Saturday, February 28, 2015, 04:21

Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s right-wing government will unveil its first full budget on Saturday, a day after announcing the time was ripe for long-awaited reforms to kickstart the economy.

OECD pins high hopes on GST; recommends flexible labour laws

Last Updated: Thursday, February 19, 2015, 19:47

Economists at the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Thursday called for reforms in tax regimes and labour laws to give a fillip to the manufacturing sector and the overall Indian economy.

Foreign firms likely to be allowed to claim deduction on DDT

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 17:17

Some announcement in this regard is likely to be made by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his Budget on February 28, sources said.

Swiss bank on safe haven label to become world's data vault

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 22:34

Switzerland, facing an erosion of the banking secrecy laws that helped make it the world's banker, is now touting its reputation as a safe and stable haven to become a global data vault.

Govt not to challenge transfer pricing rulings in Vodafone, other cases

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 18:12

Wooing overseas investors, government Wednesday decided against challenging the Bombay High Court decision favouring Vodafone in the Rs 3,200 crore tax case and adopt a similar approach in transfer pricing litigations involving other MNCs like Shell.

Govt looking at archaic labour laws, easy credit to boost manufacturing

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 15:15

'Make in India' is an ambitious programme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi which aims at attracting domestic and foreign investments and boost manufacturing sector growth.

Swiss bank on safe haven label to become world's data vault

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 09:54

Switzerland, facing an erosion of the banking secrecy laws that helped make it the world`s banker, is now touting its reputation as a safe and stable haven to become a global data vault.

Obama seeks enhanced cybersecurity laws to fight hackers

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 08:43

"We`ve got to stay ahead of those who would do us harm. The problem is that government and the private sector are still not always working as closely together as we should," Obama said.