Budget Session of Parliament commences from February 23; Union Budget 2016 to be presented on February 29
Rail Budget will be presented on February 25 and Economic survey on February 26.
Feb 04, 2016, 12:25 PM IST
Union Budget 2016 to be presented on February 29
The government will present the Union Budget for 2016-17 on February 29, Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha said.
Jan 14, 2016, 13:34 PM IST
Budget 2016: IT industry seeks relief from double tax,export boosting steps
Representatives of information technology hardware and software industry in a pre-budget meeting with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley also sought measures to facilitate exports and simplification and rationalisation of taxation.
Jan 07, 2016, 21:46 PM IST
GST logjam: Tariffs can't be cast in stone, says FM Jaitley
On the other demand of scrapping the powers to states to levy 1 percent additional tax over and above the GST rate, Jaitley said the government will talk to manufacturing states like Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, which have been demanding such a levy.
Dec 13, 2015, 06:53 AM IST
FM Arun Jaitley rules out including GST rate in Constitution Amendment Bill
On Congress demands for inclusion of a GST rate of 18 percent in Constitution Amendment Bill, Jaitley said tax rates are not mentioned in Constitution anywhere in the world.
Dec 12, 2015, 22:33 PM IST
36.5% rise in indirect tax receipts a huge positive: Jaitley
The 36.5 percent rise in indirect tax collections "looks bigger because of certain additional revenue measures which we took since November last year", Jaitley said.
Nov 04, 2015, 15:37 PM IST
RBI has done a fair job in cutting rates, will push demand: FM Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday said RBI has done a fair job by reducing interest rates over a period of time and hoped that the banks will pass on the benefit to borrowers to help boost demand and growth.
Oct 15, 2015, 16:29 PM IST
Policymakers need to change regulatory mindset: FM Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said policymakers need to change their regulatory mindset asserting that role of state should be minimised and government monopoly must end wherever possible.
Sep 12, 2015, 20:36 PM IST
Global economic situation an opportunity for India: Jaitley
Describing India as transiently impacted by recent events in China, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said the global situation instead presented an opportunity for the country as it is a net importer of commodities and oil is in free fall.
Sep 08, 2015, 18:35 PM IST
India can replace China as driver of global growth: FM Jaitley
Seeing an opportunity in the recent turmoil in global equity and currency markets, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Thursday said India, with 8-9 percent growth rate, can replace China as the driver of world economy.
Aug 27, 2015, 16:44 PM IST
India needs to cut political interference in state banks: FM Jaitley
India needs to minimise political interference in public sector banks, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Friday, as the government announced measures to improve the performance of state-run banks that are struggling with rising bad loans.
Aug 14, 2015, 18:44 PM IST
FM Jaitley to hold review meeting on PSU disinvestment
Sources said the meeting with Disinvestment Secretary Aradhana Johri would focus on the PSU stake sale schedule of the fiscal.
Jul 20, 2015, 16:13 PM IST
India a bright spot in global economy: FM Jaitley
Terming India as a "bright spot" among the global economies, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said the manufacturing sector is showing signs of revival aided by government's Make in India initiative.
Jul 15, 2015, 20:16 PM IST
FM Jaitley pitches for GST, land bill passage to boost investment, growth
Amid the likelihood of a stormy Parliament session, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday made a strong case for passage of GST and land acquisition bills saying they were necessary to create jobs and remove poverty.
Jul 05, 2015, 16:47 PM IST
Digital India: CEOs commit to invest Rs 4.5 tn
The investments announced today will lead to creation of 18 lakh jobs, IT and Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said at the event.
Jul 01, 2015, 21:43 PM IST
Airtel commits Rs 1 lakh crore investment in tech in 5 years
Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Wedesday committed to invest more than Rs 1 lakh crore or about USD 16 billion in next five years in technology space.
Jul 01, 2015, 21:08 PM IST
Sterlite to set up LCD manufacturing plant, invest Rs 40,000 cr
The company, which makes optical fibres used in high speed internet services, is also working on a project to connect defence establishments through optical fibres in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K).
Jul 01, 2015, 20:35 PM IST
Digital India marks beginning of new freedom for people: FM Jaitley
Many changes are taking place in the nation, India wants 8-10 percent growth, wishes to grow faster because we have challenge of eradicating poverty," Jaitley said at the launch of the Digital India week.
Jul 01, 2015, 17:52 PM IST
Investments in India can now be committed without delay: FM Jaitley
In his meeting with a group of US investors, Jaitley, who concluded his nine-day US tour Wednesday, alluded to the extensive reforms that have been launched by the government in the last one year.
Jun 25, 2015, 10:22 AM IST
Reforms absolutely necessary in land, labour and taxation: FM Jaitley
The Finance Minister further said that the government has already begun implementing various tax reforms.
Jun 24, 2015, 12:51 PM IST
