India's tax regime and the Vodafone problem

The manner in which India has allowed the rule of law to be subverted for over eight years is tragic, notes former additional solicitor general of India Bishwajit Bhattacharyya.   The......

Won't submit to Indian courts in Rs 11K cr tax case, says Voda

Senior advocate Harish Salve, appearing for the telecom major, informed Justice Manmohan that the company in its response to the high court's August 22 notice has said it is not acceding to......

Pay more for phone bills, travel from today

The 0.5 per cent Krishi Kalyan Cess (KKC) on all services increases the total tax chargeable on services to 15 per cent, making it expensive to dine out or travel. A slew of additional taxes......

Tax demand on Vodafone, Cairn cannot be disputed: CBDT

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, in his Budget speech on Monday, announced a new dispute resolution mechanism for such companies who are in confrontation with the taxman's action.   Asserting......