Arun Jaitley: News
Majithia, Gadkari, Sibal pardon Kejriwal; Will Jaitley be so forgiving?
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is on an apology marathon. Allegedly, this is to put his party out of the financial mess caused due to multiple defamation cases slapped against him, thanks to his foolhardy statements.
GST: Inter-state e-way Bill to rollout starting April 1
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council announced on Saturday that the inter-state e-way Bill will be rolled-out in a phased manner starting April 1, 2018.
After TDP, ally JD(U) revives special status demand for Bihar
TDP's "special category status" for Andhra ended in CM Chandrababu Naidu calling back his party's ministers, making a public show of protest. However, Naidu stopped short of leading his party out of the NDA.
AP special-category: Amid spar, TDP pulls out ministers from Center
In what might signal the beginning of an intense battle, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has decided to pull out both of its ministers from the Central NDA government.
Running Mumbai locals caused Rs. 4,000 crore loss to Railways
Soon after the Union Budget announced about the expansion of the suburban Mumbai rail network, the government on Wednesday informed the Parliament that the national transporter has incurred a loss of above Rs. 4,000cr in the last three years in running the Mumbai locals.
#PNBScam: Will chase down fraudsters, says Jaitley blaming auditors, management
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, finally breaking his silence on the Rs. 11,400cr PNB scam involving Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, blamed the bank's management and auditors for not detecting the fraud.
Citi India bans use of cards for cryptocurrency purchases
Despite the spike in cryptocurrency valuation across the world, governments seem to be cracking down on cryptocurrencies.
Yashwant Sinha: FinMin Jaitley didn't apply his mind to Budget
Is rebel BJP leader Yashwant Sinha testing BJP central leadership's patience? Considering his recent statements, it would seem so.
Generated 2.53L central-government jobs in 2 years: Government in Budget-2018
In Budget 2018, the government proposed various measures for generating more employment opportunities. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said they would create as many as 75 lakh jobs.
Government announces Modicare, but can it afford it?
As was largely expected, PM Modi's government announced a people-friendly budget, in a bid for getting re-elected to office in 2019.
#DecodingBudget: After Jaitley's budget, are you richer or poorer?
After FM Arun Jaitley's politically-charged budget, there were few happy faces. Though Modi's government might have wooed farmers, poor and senior citizens, the middle class and salaried workforce were left high and dry.
Mumbai stations, that receive over 25,000 footfall, to get escalators
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday, during his budget speech, announced that almost all Mumbai Region stations that exceed footfall of more than 25,000 will soon get escalators.
#DecodingBudget: Jaitley announces 160-km suburban rail network for Bengaluru
Finance minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday gave nod to the long pending demand of suburban rail project in Bengaluru while announcing the Union Budget 2018.
#DecodingBudget: Air India sale, LTCG, corporate-tax, job creation and more
Arun Jaitley presented the first post-GST Budget amid high expectations of positive changes in tax rates.
#DecodingBudget: Jaitley announces new GOBAR Dhan scheme
While presenting the budget in the Lok Sabha, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced a new scheme called GOBAR Dhan for solid waste management, among other agricultural reforms.
#DecodingBudget: Jaitley announces Modicare, world's biggest government-funded scheme
In one of the biggest budget announcements, FM Arun Jaitley unveiled a new National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS).
#DecodingBudget: Jaitley used "farmers" 30 times, "youth" just thrice
People talk more about things that matter deeply. If we were to say the same about FM Arun Jaitley's 2018 Budget speech, it might just hint at the priorities of the government.
Reactions to the Budget 2018: Who said what?
This year's budget, with its emphasis on the agriculture and health sector, has received a wide variety of reactions from corporate heads and political figures alike.
#DecodingBudget: What does India Inc think of Budget 2018?
At 11am, India Inc tuned in to watch FM Arun Jaitley present the government's last full-fledged Budget before 2019.
#DecodingBudget: Who are the biggest winners and losers this time?
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has delivered the crucial Budget 2018, which is the last full-fledged Budget for the incumbent Modi-led government before 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
#DecodingBudget: Here's what's got costlier, and what has become cheaper
The Budget 2018 had its focus on several key aspects of the economy, but the common man was not one of them.
#Decoding Budget: BJP's last full-fledged budget woos farmers
In its last full-fledged budget before the LS elections, as expected, the BJP-led NDA government has gone all out to woo farmers.
#DecodingBudget: What the 2018 Budget means for you
Despite excited speculation, the 2018 Budget has been a disappointment for the common man, who didn't get any major relief this time.
#DecodingBudget: Announcements for Digital India made by FinMin Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has presented the much-awaited Budget for 2018-19. While it's largely focused on agriculture, rural development, and healthcare, Jaitley also made key announcements for Digital India, giving a push to usage and development of technology.
#DecodingBudget: Jaitley's budget focuses on safety and Railways modernization
After declaring that infrastructure is important for economic growth, FM Arun Jaitley made an all-time high allocation to Indian Railways.
#DecodingBudget: India gets Rs. 1,200cr healthcare coverage, 'largest govt-funded program'
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the 2018 Budget this morning. If the NDA doesn't return to power in 2019, this was its last full-fledged Budget.
After decline, GST collections rise to Rs. 86,703cr in December
After falling for two straight months, revenue collections under GST have risen marginally for December. The total collection in December was Rs. 86,703cr.
Govt mulls higher tax deduction limits, but with conditions
According to reports, the finance ministry is considering offering relief to taxpayers; there are discussions to increase the current Rs. 2L deduction limit to Rs. 2.5L.
#Budget2018: Modi government's last full-budget to focus on "Connecting India"
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is gearing up to present the Budget 2018-19 on 1 February; Budget-related proceedings were also formally kicked off earlier.
Budget-2018 process begins with 'Halwa Ceremony': Here's all about it
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has officially kicked off the Union Budget 2018-19 process by performing the traditional pre-Budget "Halwa Ceremony" ahead of the Budget presentation on 1 February. This marked the inauguration of formal printing of all Budget-related documents.
GST Council Meet: Rates on 29 goods, 53 services revised
At the 25th GST Council Meeting, convened in New Delhi, the highest decision-making authority on Goods and Services Tax (GST) has revised the tax rates on as many as 29 items and 53 services.
Government may allow 100% FDI in banking: Report
After allowing 100% FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) in aviation, single-brand retail, and construction, the Centre is now considering to hike the FDI limit in the banking sector to 100%.
Before budget, inflation at 5.2% and Industrial growth at 8.4%
Before FM Arun Jaitley presents his government's last full-fledged budget, two macroeconomic data indicators gave mixed signals for the economy.
Will electoral bonds help cleanse political funding like Jaitley says?
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has reiterated that the government is committed to transparency in political funding.
Jaitley defamation: Ashutosh fined Rs. 10,000 for 'wasting court's time'
A Delhi court has fined AAP leader Ashutosh Rs. 10,000 for "trying to derail the proceedings" in a criminal defamation case filed against him.
Venkaiah Naidu issues privilege-notice against Rahul Gandhi for "Jaitlie" tweet
Following Rahul Gandhi's tweet against Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, calling him "Jaitlie", Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu issued a notice of breaching the parliamentary privilege against the Congress President.
Triple talaq bill now moves to the next House session
FM Arun Jaitley has unequivocally rejected the "united" opposition's demand to send the government's triple talaq bill to a Parliamentary panel for review.
FinMin Arun Jaitley unveils electoral bonds for political funding
All political parties have been slammed for their manner of raising money. With the aim of cleaning this system, FM Arun Jaitley has provided details regarding "electoral bonds." They can be brought from SBI's specified branches.
Day after truce with government, Rahul takes swipe at Modi
After Congress's consistent clamoring for PM Modi's apology disrupted the Parliament, FM Arun Jaitley placated them by saying that Modi didn't mean to question ex-PM Singh's commitment to India.