Arun Jaitley

Demonetisation: PM Modi's decision paints Dalal Street red again; SBI top Sensex loser

The BSE Sensex falls 385 points on Monday over slowdown, uncertainty caused by demonetisation decision of PM Narendra Modi.

Nov 21, 2016

Indian rupee falls to hit 9-month low; foreign investors turn net sellers on stock markets

The rupee has been falling steeply to the US dollar since demonetisation even as FIIs are on a selling spree on stock markets.

Nov 18, 2016

Demonetisation: Election Commission asks Finance Ministry not to use indelible ink in banks

The Centre has taken this decision to ensure that black money hoarders do not use other people to get their currency notes exchanged or deposited.

Nov 18, 2016

Is the govt planning to demonetise Rs 50 and Rs 100 notes too?

Jaitley also said that around 22,500 ATMs were being recalibrated on Thursday to be able to dispense new currency notes.

Nov 17, 2016

Currency ban: 12,500 ATMs being recalibrated every day to deliver new Rs 2,000 and Rs 500 notes

Arun Jaitley has said that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure that the old notes are replaced swiftly.

Nov 17, 2016

Here are 5 Indian politicians with major health issues

Several key politicians in India have had major health issues in the past.

Nov 16, 2016

Demonetisation row: How much cash will PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi exchange at banks

The estimates, if remain unchanged, are based on asset declaration at the end of financial year 2015-16.

Nov 16, 2016

Evening wrap: Jayalalithaa fit to be discharged, Akhilesh allays salt fears, TV actress Sabarna Anand commits suicide and more

Read about Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's comments on demonetisation, and blast killing 4 at US Army base in Afghanistan.

Nov 12, 2016

India witnesses heightened activity in currency, banking, stocks, forex

Select currencies demonetised, chaos in banking system; stock markets crash on global worries over likely interest rate hike by US Fed.

Nov 12, 2016

Finance minister Arun Jaitley slams 'irresponsible' political reactions to demonetisation

Arun Jaitley also said it would take banks some time to recalibrate ATMs to dispense Rs 2,000 currency notes.

Nov 12, 2016

Certain features of (old) Rs 500, Rs 1,000 notes had been compromised: Report

"The supplier of raw currency, the ink and the silver thread is same for India and Pakistan," a security officials tells a newspaper.

Nov 10, 2016

UPDATES: 'Rs 500 and 1000 notes may have an impact on elections,' says Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar

A PIL has been filed in the High Court of Judicature in Hyderabad challenging the government's decision to demonetise Rs 500 and 1,000 notes.

Nov 10, 2016

New Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes to have special features: Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das

"In the next few months, Rs 1,000 notes will be brought in with a new dimension and design," Das said.

Nov 10, 2016

Deposits above Rs. 2.5 lakh to be taxed, penalised in case of income mismatch

If you're buying jewelry in cash you will have to give your pancard details.

Nov 10, 2016

Arun Jaitley calls for investments in infrastructure; UK keen on participating in PM Modi's smart cities project

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley recalled the seven-decade relationship between the two nations.

Nov 8, 2016

Evening wrap: Non-bailable warrant issued against Vijay Mallya, Jayalalithaa has 'completely recovered', 7,000 POIs released to improve Reliance Jio call connectivity and more

Read more about how the 4-tier GST structure will affect you and Kim Kardashian firing her bodyguard Pascal Duvier

Nov 4, 2016

How is the 4-tier GST structure going to affect you?

The central government plans to roll out the new tax law from April 1, 2017.

Nov 4, 2016

Govt to divest stake in BEML, Pawan Hans, Hindustan Newsprint, other PSUs

Units of Cement Corporation of India, steel plant of NMDC and Durgapur plants of SAIL will also be sold.

Oct 28, 2016

ITC, Godfrey Phillips in focus after GST cess mess

Shares of ITC, Godfrey Phillips were trading in a narrow range as states oppose cess on demerit goods at GST Council meeting.

Oct 20, 2016

Evening wrap: Delhi HC junks Kejriwal's plea, GST Council decides rate slabs, protests against ADHM and more

Also read about India boosting maritime strength and SBI blocking 6.5 lakh debit cards after suspicious security breach.

Oct 19, 2016