Do you know that Repo auction framework is different from Repo rate?
Repo rate is the rate at which the RBI lends shotterm money to the banks against the security of all SLR-eligible transferable Government of India- dated Securities, Treasury Bills and State Development Loans (SDL). The repo auction framework is a new regime for liquidity management to keep overnight rates close to the repo rate. Under…
Read articleBudget 2016 highlights for individual tax-payers
The salaried class in India had a lot of expectation from the budget 2016 in respect of IT exemption limit. But no changes have been made to existing tax slabs. However, a small relief is provided by increasing maximum tax relief from Rs.2000/- to maximum Rs.5000/-under section 87(a) to individuals whose income is less than…
Read articleIncome Tax slabs and key tax legislation for the FY 2015-16 (AY 2016-17)
Tax slabs for Individuals of below 60 years (Born on or after 01.04.1956). A). Up to Rs.2, 50,000: – Nil B). From Rs.2, 50,001 to Rs.5, 00,000:– 10% on taxable income which exceeds Rs. 2, 50,000/-. C). From Rs.5, 00,001 to Rs.10, 00,000:- 20% [Rs.25, 000/-+ 20% on amount which exceeds Rs. 2, 50,000/-] D).…
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Udyog Aadhaar replaces old system of MSME/SSI registration
Udyog Aadhaar registration is the new system that replaced the earlier system of SSI registration and EM-I/II. The gazette notification dated 18.09.2015 brought an end to the legacy of registration of SSI and Entrepreneur Memorandum (EM-I/II) as all other online/ offline systems of registration of MSMEs created and maintained by Central/State/UT Governments cease to register…
Read articleRBI extends SAARC Currency Swap Arrangement till November 14, 2017
RBI today (February 23, 2016) announced the extension of SAARC Currency Swap Arrangement till November 14, 2017. The RBI press release said that the above decision was taken in order to promote financial stability and economic cooperation within the SAARC region. The swap framework provides a backstop line of funding for the SAARC member countries…
Online submission of Form A2 is now allowed
Henceforth the customers of banks may submit Form A2 through online. RBI in its communiqué to Foreign Exchange Dealers (February 11, 2016) who offer internet banking facility to their customers informed that the Authorised Dealers (ADs) may allow online submission of Form A2. Further they may also enable uploading/submission documents if required for establishing the…
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