Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Direct tax kitty up 13% in FY12

Direct tax kitty up 13% in FY12


Direct tax kitty up 13% in FY12

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 06:01 PM PDT

India's gross direct tax collection rose by 13.02% to Rs 5, 90,077 crore in the last fiscal, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said on Wednesday.


Diesel vehicle tax to hit investment: M&M

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 05:25 PM PDT

The "policy uncertainty" on diesel is affecting new investment plans and making India an unattractive destination for fresh investment by auto companies, Pawan Goenka , president of M&M's automotive division, said.


Axiata dials Birla for tower deal

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 05:21 PM PDT

Malaysian telecom giant Axiata Group has approached Aditya Birla group-owned Idea Cellular to build a transnational tower company, with operations across Southeast Asian markets.


Air India puts strike behind, to hire 100 pilots

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 05:13 PM PDT

The 400-odd pilots of erstwhile Air India who have been on strike since May 7 will find it difficult to return to the airline now, even if they are so inclined.


Sensex up 434 pts in yr's biggest gain

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 05:07 PM PDT

Equities recorded their biggest single-day gain in 2012 on Wednesday, taking cue from international markets and soaring hopes of a rate cut by Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which sparked a rally in sectors such as automobiles and banking.


Hope to restrict deficit to 2% of GDP: Pranab

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 04:15 PM PDT

The finance minister on Wednesday said restricting fiscal deficit to 2% of the GDP is achievable and coupled with moderate rate of inflation the economy will revert back to high growth trajectory.


Car makers warn diesel tax will hurt industry

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 07:55 AM PDT

Major auto makers in India warned on Wednesday that government proposals to raise the tax on cars running on heavily subsidised diesel will hurt a fast-growing sector popular with India's emerging middle class.


Rupee closes at 55.36

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 06:10 AM PDT

The rupee today appreciated by 28 paise to close at a one-week high of 55.36 against the US currency amid a surge in local stocks and dollar selling by exporters and banks.


Rupee gains for 3rd day

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 06:10 AM PDT

The rupee strengthened against the dollar for a third straight session on Wednesday, tracking gains in the euro and as sharp gains in domestic stocks signalled improved demand for risk assets.


Gold sets new record of Rs 30,400

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 04:00 AM PDT

Gold on Wednesday hit a fresh all-time high by adding Rs 200 to Rs 30,400 per 10 grams on brisk buying by stockists triggered by a firming global trend.


Audi launches Q3 in India at Rs 26.21L

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 02:39 AM PDT

German automaker Audi introduced its compact luxury SUV Audi Q3 in India on Wednesday, taking BMW's X1 head on. Mercedes-Benz, the third German luxury player does not have a competing product in this segment that is expected to generate good volumes.


Ashok Leyland bags overseas order from Bangladesh

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 02:29 AM PDT

Hinduja Group flagship company Ashok Leyland has bagged the first overseas order worth $6 million for its vestibule buses from Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC).


Gold futures maintain upward trend

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 12:03 AM PDT

Gold prices rose by Rs 126,or 0.40% to Rs 30,137 per 10 grams in futures trade on Wednesday, extending previous gains as speculators engaged in building positions, tracking a firming global trend.


Gold prices rise by Rs 126 to Rs 30,137

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 11:53 PM PDT

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in August rose by Rs 126, or 0.40 per cent, to Rs 30,098 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 1,900 lots.


Sensex rallies over 283 points

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 11:34 PM PDT

Extending early gains, the BSE benchmark Sensex index on Wednesday rallied by over 283 points on strong buying driven by hopes of rate cut by the Reserve Bank amid a firming trend on other Asian bourses.


Rupee up 11 paise vs dollar in early trade

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 09:19 PM PDT

The rupee on Wednesday appreciated by 11 paise to 55.53 against the US dollar in early trade on the Interbank Foreign Exchange, following a higher opening on the stock market amid selling of the American currency by exporters.


Sensex up 169 points on Asian cues

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 09:11 PM PDT

The BSE benchmark Sensex on Wednesday surged over 169 points in early trade, extending gains for the third straight session on sustained buying by funds and retailers amid a firming trend on other Asian bourses.


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