Anant Geete

Union Minister Anant Geete hurt in Maharashtra road accident

The incident occurred when Geete`s motorcade was proceeding from Khopoli to Pali and a pilot car hit Geete`s vehicle, which in turn had hit another pilot vehicle.

Dec 22, 2017, 15:30 PM IST

Electric car makers seek cut in batteries' GST from 28% to 12%

At its meeting with the Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) and NITI Aayog officials, the SMEV emphasised the need for incentives and appropriate policy measures to encourage wider use of electric vehicles in the country. 

Sep 08, 2017, 19:20 PM IST

Anant Geete to take up lowering of GST rate on hybrids with FM Jaitley

Union Heavy Industries Minister Anant Geete on Monday said he will take up the issue of lowering the 43 percent tax rate on hybrid vehicles under GST with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

Jun 12, 2017, 17:32 PM IST

Air India lifts flight ban on Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad, unions protest

Air India on Friday revoked flight ban on Ravindra Gaikwad, after rejecting the Shiv Sena MP's booking this morning.

Apr 07, 2017, 15:11 PM IST

Air India cancels Ravindra Gaikwad's tickets; Shiv Sena MP claims he never tried booking

Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad is facing a ban from various airlines from flying after he assaulted a 60-year-old Air India official with his footwear on March 23.

Apr 07, 2017, 11:42 AM IST

Shiv Sena MPs charge at Union minister Raju in Parliament after he refuses relief to Ravindra Gaikwad

The Air India incident took place on March 23, when Gaikwad hit a duty manager for not being given a business class seat on a Pune-Delhi flight.

Apr 06, 2017, 14:49 PM IST

Scooters India disinvestment on the cards

Heavy Industries Ministry will soon seek an in-principle approval for disinvesting government's stake in loss making automaker Scooters India.

Sep 04, 2016, 10:40 AM IST

Volkswagen cars' emission levels nine times more than the cap: Govt

Union Heavy Industries Minister Anant Geete Wednesday said Volkswagen cars have been found to be exceeding permissible emission limits by nine times in the country and the road transport ministry has been asked to take necessary action against the German auto major.

Feb 17, 2016, 22:26 PM IST

Govt approves first-ever policy for capital goods sector

The policy envisages increasing exports to 40 percent of production, from the current 27 percent, while increasing the share of domestic production in India's demand to 80 percent from 60 percent, potentially making India a net exporter of capital goods.

Feb 15, 2016, 18:52 PM IST

Volkswagen does not comply with emission norms in India: Anant Geete

Volkswagen does not comply with India's emission norms and government will propose further action on the issue after getting a reply from the German firm, Union Heavy Industries Minister Anant Geete said Thursday.

Feb 04, 2016, 21:18 PM IST

Shiv Sena not for talks with Pakistan till terrorism exists: Anant Geete

In the backdrop of Pathankot airbase terror attack, Shiv Sena leader and Union Minister Anant Geete on Tuesday said his party has always maintained that as long as cross border terrorism exists, the government should not hold any dialogue with Pakistan.

Jan 12, 2016, 17:31 PM IST

BHEL, 11 other PSUs running in losses: Geete

Anant Geete said that out of 32 PSUs under his ministry, 12 including BHEL are running in losses.

Jan 12, 2016, 15:46 PM IST

All support to make Indian manufacturing globally competitive: Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Minister

The government is committed to provide all necessary support to make India`s manufacturing sector globally competitive and a wide array of smart technologies needs to be adopted for the purpose, Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Minister Anant Geete said on Friday.

Nov 27, 2015, 21:09 PM IST

PM wants China-like hegemony for India in manufacturing: Geete

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Anant Geete said here on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants India to be dominant in the manufacturing sector like China.

May 29, 2015, 22:35 PM IST

Five sick PSUs to be shut, employees to get good VRS: Govt

Five sick PSUs will be shut down and the government will pay good VRS package to their employees, according to Heavy Industries Minister Anant Geete.

Mar 12, 2015, 17:44 PM IST

Geete asks BHEL to explore entering power generation business

Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Anant Geete has asked the state-run power gear maker BHEL to venture into electricity generation business.

Jun 10, 2014, 20:43 PM IST