Sensex gains 41pts on fifth day of rise; Greek debt talks eyed
In a volatile session, the benchmark Sensex today surged 230 points in early trade but pared most gains to end with a slender 41 points rise on selling in banking, pharma and oil & gas shares and caution ahead of crucial Greek debt talks.
Feb 16, 2015, 19:42 PM IST
FinMin framing incentive scheme for bankers to push Jan Dhan
In order to give a push to Jan Dhan scheme, the government is working out an attractive incentive scheme to encourage bankers to expeditiously meet account opening target.
Sep 11, 2014, 18:18 PM IST
Jan Dhan Yojana will not a burden on banks, says Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), under which 2.14 crore accounts have already been opened, will not put any burden on banks.
Aug 30, 2014, 23:06 PM IST
PM clears major decisions, ministers enjoy decentralisation: Jaitley
Important decisions concerning the government were cleared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi but there was a great deal of decentralisation enjoyed by the ministers, said Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday.
Aug 30, 2014, 20:46 PM IST
Adequate food stocks available: Arun Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Saturday said there were enough food stocks in the country and hence a poor monsoon was not an issue to worry about.
Aug 30, 2014, 17:22 PM IST
Jaitley sees immense opportunity for corporates
There would be huge opportunities for the corporate sector to invest once the country reached the take-off stage of economic advancement, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Sunday.
Aug 24, 2014, 21:16 PM IST
India needs high quality governance: Jaitley
Observing that India needs to learn from international best practices in governance, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday called the corporate sector to utilise opportunities that beckon India`s economy.
Aug 24, 2014, 19:29 PM IST
Will real estate investment trusts go the right way?
REITs may well prove to be a game changer for the real estate sector.
Aug 12, 2014, 17:30 PM IST
Disinvestment process is progressing as scheduled: Jaitley
Eyeing Rs 58,425 crore this year by selling government stake in PSUs, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday said that disinvestment process is on schedule.
Aug 10, 2014, 19:25 PM IST
SEBI approves establishing REITs
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Sunday approved the setting up of real estate investment trusts (REITs), a move that may offer a new source of financing to India`s cash-strapped property developers.
Aug 10, 2014, 17:13 PM IST
Govt ready for minor modifications in insurance Bill: Jaitley
Reaching out to Congress, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said the government is open to minor modifications in insurance Bill for its passage in the current session of Parliament.
Aug 05, 2014, 00:32 AM IST
Jaitley to address boards of RBI, SEBI on Sunday
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will address the boards of RBI and SEBI on Sunday and is likely to impress upon the them the need to be proactive to promote financial inclusion and boost growth.
Aug 04, 2014, 17:05 PM IST
500 water ATMS proposed in city
With an aim of providing drinking water at an affordable price in parched areas of the city, Government today proposed to set up 500 water ATMS in the national capital.
Jul 18, 2014, 16:06 PM IST
Need to correct lopsided subsidy policy: FM
Replying to the Budget debate in the Lok Sabha on Friday, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley emphasised that politicians must rise above party politics to bring back the economy to high growth trajectory.
Jul 18, 2014, 15:18 PM IST
Govt to resolve issues hampering GST roll out within this year
Government is aiming to resolve the issues hampering GST roll out within this year, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley informed the Lok Sabha today.
Jul 18, 2014, 13:42 PM IST
FinMin examining issues concerning merger of PSU banks: Sandhu
Finance Ministry on Saturday said it is examining various issues pertaining to mergers of public sector banks and that there will be some forward movement in the current year itself.
Jul 12, 2014, 17:54 PM IST
