NSEL crisis: FMC directs bourse to withhold payments to related entities
Posted Date : 20-Aug-2013 , 09:26:39 pm | Posted By CASANSAAR
The Forward Markets Commission (FMC) on Tuesday directed crisis-ridden National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL) to withhold payment due to defaulter members of its related entity Indian Bullion Market Association (IBMA) and other connected firms of the exchange.
The directive comes a few hours before the ...
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NPAs of Public Sector Banks
Posted Date : 20-Aug-2013 , 07:08:23 pm | Posted By CASANSAAR
As per provisional data received from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Gross Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) as on 30th June 2013 was Rs. 1,76,009 crore. The Gross NPAs of PSBs were Rs. 1, 12,489crore in March 2012 and Rs. 1, 55,890 crore...
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CBDT alleges tax settlement commission too lenient on offenders
Posted Date : 20-Aug-2013 , 08:40:51 am | Posted By CASANSAAR
In a case without parallel, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the agency that collects income tax and sets policies in this space has launched a scathing attack on the Income Tax Settlement Commission (ITSC), a quasi-judicial body that is empowered to grant immunity from prosecution and pena...
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Govt bans duty-free TV imports by Air Travellers
Posted Date : 20-Aug-2013 , 12:23:02 am | Posted By CASANSAAR
The government today banned duty— free import of flat screen television by air travellers in a bid to prop up rupee, which declined below the 63 level against US dollar.
The government, according to a notification, has decided to “disallow import of flat panel (LCD/LED/Plasma) t...
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Govt may conduct Audit of NSEL's Stocks
Posted Date : 19-Aug-2013 , 08:30:14 pm | Posted By CASANSAAR
The government is mulling conducting audit of NSEL's physical stocks lying in warehouses by own agencies as it fears defaults in payment by buyers, a top Consumer Affairs Ministry official said.
Consumer Affairs Secretary Pankaj Agarwal also asked the National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL) to be a r...
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Notification for Eligibility Test (ET) for Post Qualification Course on Information Systems Audit (ISA) on Saturday the 19th October, 2013
Posted Date : 19-Aug-2013 , 07:33:22 pm | Posted By CASANSAAR
Notification for Eligibility Test (ET) for Post Qualification Course on Information Systems Audit (ISA) on Saturday the 19th October, 2013 Last Date for Online Form Submission 7th October, 2013 till 5:30 PM
1. The next Eligibility Test for ISA PQC is schedule...
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High-level panel to decide on new accounting rules this week
Posted Date : 19-Aug-2013 , 08:24:10 am | Posted By CASANSAAR
A high-level government panel is likely this week to take a final call on the new accounting norms, that would converge with international standards.Taking into consideration the interests of the domestic industry, the proposed Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) would only converge with the global...
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Online transfer of PF accounts service in last week of August
Posted Date : 19-Aug-2013 , 08:22:46 am | Posted By CASANSAAR
Retirement fund body is all set to launch online transfer of PF accounts on changing jobs by the end of this month, benefiting over 13 lakh subscribers every year who go through a time-consuming process. Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has got very encouraging ...
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Kerala government gets Reserve Bank of India nod for Islamic banking
Posted Date : 19-Aug-2013 , 08:21:45 am | Posted By CASANSAAR
The Kerala government has got a go-ahead from the Reserve Bank of India to launch a financial institution following the principles of Islamic finance. Cheraman Financial Services Limited(CFSL) will be floated by Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation to function as ...
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PM for new thinking on RBI's monetary policy
Posted Date : 18-Aug-2013 , 09:00:25 am | Posted By CASANSAAR
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday called for evolving a fresh thinking on Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s monetary policy in a globalised economy and dealing with the constraints of its macro economic policies.
“The time has come to look at the possibilities and limitation...
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CMA Intermediate & Final Results for June 2013 Exam likely on August 23, 2013
Posted Date : 17-Aug-2013 , 10:26:58 am | Posted By CASANSAAR
The Intermediate and Final Results for June 2013 Term Examination results are likely to be declared on August 23, 2013 Afternoon. For convenience of the students the online results would be available on the following servers:
1. http://examicai.in (Intermediate...
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Not filed I-T returns? You face Jail & Fine
Posted Date : 17-Aug-2013 , 10:26:48 am | Posted By CASANSAAR
Those defaulting in filing income tax returns are liable to prosecution, the I-T department has said.
If the tax evaded exceeds Rs 25 lakh, the defaulter can be sentenced to a minimum imprisonment of six months and maximum of seven years, besides being asked to pay a fine. If the tax evasionam...
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NSEL to face forensic Audit; FMC raises serious questions about credibility of accounts
Posted Date : 17-Aug-2013 , 10:26:37 am | Posted By CASANSAAR
Commodity market regulator Forward Markets Commission (FMC) has ordered a forensic audit of National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL), raising serious questions about the credibility of books of account and record maintenance at the crisis-ridden bourse.The exchange will have to appoint ...
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Statement by CBDT on Safe Harbour Rules Under Section 92CB of the Act
Posted Date : 16-Aug-2013 , 08:59:05 pm | Posted By CASANSAAR
In order to reduce the increasing number of transfer pricing audits and prolonged disputes, the Finance (No.2) Act, 2009 w.r.e.f 1.4.2009 inserted a new section 92CB to provide that determination of arm’s length price under section 92C or Section 92CA shall be subject to safe ha...
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Bloodbath on Dalal Street: Top 34 stocks that hit 52-week low on BSE-500 index
Posted Date : 16-Aug-2013 , 05:14:11 pm | Posted By CASANSAAR
The S&P BSE Sensex fell over 800 points in intraday trade on Friday, while 50-share Nifty index suffered its biggest percentage drop since July 2009. The fall was led by sharp selling in frontlinestocks on fears of U.S. stimulus tapering which could start as soon a...
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Rupee hits an all-time low despite RBI measures
Posted Date : 16-Aug-2013 , 10:45:05 am | Posted By CASANSAAR
The rupee on Friday hit an all-time low of 62 versus the US dollar. The India currency fell after appreciating in the early morning trade. The fall comes despite, RBIannouncing stern measures to curb forexoutflow amid weakening of the US currency overseas. The...
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New guidance note on preparing diligence reports for banks on anvil: ICSI
Posted Date : 16-Aug-2013 , 08:02:05 am | Posted By CASANSAAR
As part of efforts to enhance capability of its members in preparing diligence reports for submission to consortium/multiple lenders, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India has decided to launch a revised guidance note.
The revised note will factor in developments since April 2009, w...
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National Spot Exchange may face tax, laundering probes
Posted Date : 16-Aug-2013 , 07:54:56 am | Posted By CASANSAAR
The government is likely to order a multi-agency probe into the National Spot Exchange (NSEL) fiasco, besides getting central agencies such as Food Corporation of India and the Central Warehousing Corporation to take stock of the commodities lying in warehouses across the country...
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Auditors red-flag Kingfisher’s revival plans
Posted Date : 15-Aug-2013 , 08:58:20 pm | Posted By CASANSAAR
Grounded carrier Kingfisher Airlines’ decision to consider it a ‘going concern’ entity, despite having accumulated huge losses and defaulted on loans, has come for a sharp criticism by its own auditors, given a lack of clarity about its revival plans.
At the same time, the...
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Revised - Guidance Note on Report under Section 92E of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (Transfer Pricing)
Posted Date : 15-Aug-2013 , 09:12:12 am | Posted By CASANSAAR
Dear Members,It gives me immense pleasure to inform you that ICAI has released the 4th Edition of the Guidance Note on Report Under Section 92E of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (Transfer Pricing). This Guidance Note was previously revised in February, 2013. However no form was prescribed for reporting sp...
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Non-applicability of Companies Bill, 2012 (to be enacted as the Companies Act, 2013) for May 2014, Examinations
Posted Date : 15-Aug-2013 , 09:12:00 am | Posted By CASANSAAR
14th August, 2013
Important AnnouncementAttention: Intermediate (IPC) and Final Course studentsNon-applicability of Companies Bill, 2012 (to be enacted as the Companies Act, 2013) for May 2014, Examinations
This is to bring to the notice of students that the Companies Bill, 2...
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First person arrested for service tax evasion gets bail
Posted Date : 15-Aug-2013 , 08:40:51 am | Posted By CASANSAAR
The first person to be arrested for default of service tax has been granted a bail granted by the Calcutta High Court. Sudip Das, owner of courier company M/s Blue Bird in Kolkata was arrested earlier this month for evading service tax of Rs 70 lakh.
The arrest wa...
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More steps to help rupee: RBI limits foreign exchange outflows by resident Indians
Posted Date : 14-Aug-2013 , 08:20:04 pm | Posted By CASANSAAR
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday announced measures to reduce foreign exchange outflows byresident Indians in the latest of a slew of measures intended to support the battered rupee."The present set of measures is aimed at moderating outflows," the RBI said in a ...
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New rules under Companies bill to be in place by FY14 end: MCA
Posted Date : 14-Aug-2013 , 03:58:13 pm | Posted By CASANSAAR
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs expects all the rules regarding the Companies bill likely to be in place by the end of this fiscal, after taking into account the suggestions from experts, public and other stakeholders.
A rules advisory committee comprising members from leading industry chambers, ...
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Govt nod to set up Tax Administration Reform Commission
Posted Date : 14-Aug-2013 , 07:43:11 am | Posted By CASANSAAR
Government today approved setting up of a Tax Administration Reform Commission (TARC) to remove ambiguity and establish a stable and non-adversarial tax administration. The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here. "The Commission wil...
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NSEL fiasco: E-series investors can hold units in demat form or convert into physical metal
Posted Date : 14-Aug-2013 , 07:36:31 am | Posted By CASANSAAR
The National Spot Exchange (NSEL) has suspended trading in e-seriescontracts till further notice after the Forward Markets Commission (FMC) banned new commodity futures contracts due to alleged violations of norms. This has put investors with e-series units in a difficult position, as...
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Income Tax Department has begun enquiry into firms running from tax havens
Posted Date : 13-Aug-2013 , 08:51:19 pm | Posted By CASANSAAR
The Income Tax Department has initiated enquiries on the issue of Indian entities operating from tax havens as stated by International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), Parliament was informed today. "Income Tax authorities have started enquiries into the matter," Minist...
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Government may rethink compulsory Cost Audit as industry not keen
Posted Date : 13-Aug-2013 , 08:39:54 am | Posted By CASANSAAR
Even after a November 2012 government order that made it mandatory for all companies with a turnover exceeding Rs 100 crore to hire a cost auditor, there is resistance from certain quarters. Unlike in the case of a financial auditor, whose appointment is ratified by shareholders , the appointment of...
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Govt introduces Bill in Lok Sabha to amend SEBI laws
Posted Date : 13-Aug-2013 , 08:37:18 am | Posted By CASANSAAR
Government today introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to replace the ordinance which sought to provide more powers to capital market regulator SEBI. The Securities Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2013, was introduced by Minister of State forFinance Namo Narain Meena. The Bill...
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Three European banks under SEBI scanner for round-tripping
Posted Date : 12-Aug-2013 , 04:35:09 pm | Posted By CASANSAAR
At least three large European banks' dealings with Indian companies and individuals are being probed for alleged round-tripping of funds by using certain multi-layered transactions in violation of Sebi norms.
It is suspected that some portfolio managers at these banks, which have significant presen...
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