Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

RBI Crucial Board Meeting Will Debate Liquidity Crisis

Nov 19, 2018

The RBI’s crucial board meeting on Monday is expected to take up the liquidity crisis that initially triggered...

Don’t Belittle Telangana Struggle: KTR to Chandrababu

Mar 14, 2018

Telangana IT Minister K.T. Ramarao was in mood to take it lying down after AP Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu commented on the ‘Telangana Sentiment’.

Banks Will Decide Interest Rates: Finance Minister

Feb 06, 2018

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said that lowering interest rates is a decision entirely in the domain of banks.

Could Smartphone Sales Take A Beating Over Customs Duty Hike?

Feb 01, 2018

In a bid to protect domestic smartphone manufacturers, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday hiked customs duty on mobile phones to 20 per cent from 15 per cent.

IIT Madras Testing Facility To Expedite Up 5G Roll Out

Feb 01, 2018

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday that the Department of Telecom will support a 5G-test bed at IIT Chennai.

Union Budget: AP To Get Rs 34,000 Crores And Rs 19,000 Crores For Telangana

Feb 01, 2018

The Central government allocates certain amount from the central taxes to each state.

2018 Budget Round-up: What’s Cheap, What’s Not!

Feb 01, 2018

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley raised the customs duty on certain items.

Financial Experts Advice To Jaitley: Don’t Curb Crypto Currency

Feb 01, 2018

Industry experts urged the government to regulate, not curb, crypto currencies.

BJP Won’t Use Budget To Seek Votes: NITI Aayog

Jan 08, 2018

This is the last full-year budget of the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government.

Year After Demonetisation: Who Gained, Who Lost?

Nov 26, 2017

But, did things go as Modi planned or hoped?

Jaitley’s Claims On Economy Factually Wrong, Alleges Congress

Oct 25, 2017

The Modi government had “hurt” the economy and “put it in the ICU” with job losses and hardships to farmers and businessmen as well as labourers and common people, Congress chief spokesperson Anand...

Nilekani Backs Aadhar, Cites Saving of $9billion

Oct 13, 2017

The system, launched by the previous UPA government, has been “enthusiastically” supported by the current government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Air India Privatisation Could Ground Haj Operations

Oct 09, 2017

A Centre-appointed committee has said privatisation of Air India will have serious consequences on Haj operations.

GST Council Approves Rs 1 Cr Threshold For Composition Scheme, Quarterly Return Filing

Oct 06, 2017

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council met on Friday

Why Did Modi, Shah, Jaitley Hold An Emergency Meeting In Delhi?

Oct 05, 2017

The meeting assumes significance in view of the mounting criticism of his economic policies

No Plan To Demonetise Rs 2,000 Note: Jaitley

Aug 23, 2017

On the Rs 200 notes notified by the government on Wednesday, Jaitley said the RBI would decide on the matter.

TRS Seeks GST Exemption For Mission Bhagiratha

Aug 04, 2017

The schemes include Mission Kakatiya, Mission Bhagiratha and low cost housing projects for the poor.

GST Rollout From July 1: India’s National Flag Not To Attract Any Tax

Jun 04, 2017

Silk and jute yarns have been exempt but cotton and natural fibres and all other yarns will be levied a 5 per cent GST.

Jaitley Takes Up H-1B Visa Issue With America

Apr 21, 2017

America is believed to have said that US has started the process of reviewing H1B visas issues and no decision has been taken on it yet.

No Red Beacons On Official Vehicles From May 1: Jaitley

Apr 19, 2017

The law relating to VIP car beacons too would be amended soon

Parliament Heralds New Era, Completes Budget Exercise Before March 31

Mar 30, 2017

For the first time in the history of independent India, the Union Budget was presented on February 1.

About 2.83 Lakh Estimated Central Government Jobs by 2018

Feb 12, 2017

Nearly 2.83 lakh central government jobs are estimated to be generated by next year.

Govt Abolishes FIPB; More FDI Policy Easing On Anvil

Feb 01, 2017

FDI into the country increased by 30 per cent

BUDGET 2017: Unveiling Of More Reforms

Feb 01, 2017

Govt plans to incentivise investments

UNION BUDGET 2017: Railways To Focus On Cost, Social Obligation, Competition

Feb 01, 2017

Railway budget merged with union general budget

BUDGET 2017: HIGHLIGHTS

Feb 01, 2017

The budget 2017 is unique in many ways

Markets Choppy Ahead Of Budget 2017

Feb 01, 2017

Markets uncertain ahead of budget

Eight Things To Expect In Budget 2017

Feb 01, 2017

Expect boost to agriculture, industry, say experts

New Black Money Scheme: 60 Percent Penalty On Undisclosed Income

Nov 28, 2016

The new scheme is said to be a blessing for black money holders.

Opposition Protests Over Demonetisation And Disrupt Lok Sabha

Nov 28, 2016

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge described demonetisation as an “economic clutter”.

Unique Protest: Commercial And Sales Tax Officers To Work On Holiday

Nov 14, 2016

The officers’ body has sought representation of officers from the states in GST council secretariat.

No Harassment Over Small Deposits Under Demonetisation: Jaitley

Nov 10, 2016

Arun Jaitley said people might face problems initially but in the medium to long run they will definitely benefit.

Government Sticking to Roadmap on GST Implementation: Jaitley

Sep 30, 2016

The Council will take decisions on important issues like tax rates, exemption list and threshold limits.

Railways to Save Rs 10,000 Crore After Budget Merger

Sep 13, 2016

The General Budget to be presented by the Finance Minister will also have a separate annexure with details of plan and non-plan expenditures to be incurred by the railways.