Arun Jaitley

Import duty hike: From footwear to washing machine, now pay more for these 19 items

The Finance Ministry has hiked import duty in order to curb widening current account deficit (CAD) and a weakening rupee.

Sep 27, 2018

Wary finance ministry nudges RBI to tackle worsening credit crunch

Investors have been unnerved by credit concerns that have engulfed one of the biggest NBFC names in India - Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS).

Sep 26, 2018

Rafale deal: Arun Jaitley calls allegations 'a classic Congress faux pas'

The defence ministry had earlier said that the government had no role in choosing any of the Dassault Aviation's partner and the French government was free to choose any partner of its choice.

Sep 23, 2018

Confident of meeting fiscal deficit target, says Arun Jaitley

Jaitley's message comes a day after he outlined a slew of measures aimed at stemming a decline in the rupee - the worst-performing Asian currency this year.

Sep 16, 2018

Vijay Mallya was given free passage out of country by Finance Minister, says Rahul Gandhi

Mallya had told reporters in London that he had met Jaitley before leaving the country. His comments had drawn immediate flak from the opposition.

Sep 13, 2018

Vijay Mallya says that he met Finance Minister several times before leaving India

The liquor baron said that he met Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley several times but refused to give out details of the meeting to the reporters he was talking to.

Sep 12, 2018

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Major boost to government's fiscal deficit target; RBI to pay Rs 500-bn dividend for FY18

With the country heading towards next general election, the governments are likely to spend only with immediate benefits in mind.

Aug 9, 2018

Arun Jaitley defends Assam NRC, says rising Muslim population 'threat to sovereignty'

The Union Minister said that the 3.9 time growth of the Muslim population in Assam could lead to a demand for a merger with Bangladesh.

Aug 2, 2018

Arun Jaitley slams Congress over 'manufactured' Rafale deal; claims opposition creates fake issues

Making a sharp attack on Gandhi, union minister Arun Jaitley said that Congress was resorting to such strategies of creating "fake issues" because it had "an inadequate leader and no real issue."

Jul 24, 2018

India's Chief Economic Advisor quits on personal grounds, returns to USA

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced the resignation of Arvind Subramanian on Facebook due to "pressing family commitments." He lauded Subramanian for his expertise and thinking during his tenure of three and a half years.

Jun 20, 2018

Plans to sell Air India shelved, government looks at improving profits

Modi government shelves plan to sell struggling national airline, plans cash injection to boost operational viability. New plans involve an IPO and public trading in the long term.

Jun 20, 2018

Revival of 'bad bank' idea: Government sets up committee to tackle bad loans

Known as a 'Bad Bank' in industry parlance, the Asset Reconstruction Company, in essence, deals with the existing bad loans of the banks and provides a mechanism for recovery of the outstanding dues.

Jun 9, 2018

Union Cabinet reshuffle: Piyush Goyal to temporarily take charge of finance ministry

The broader cabinet reshuffle also saw Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore replacing Smriti Irani as minister of information and broadcasting. The decision comes weeks after the broadcasting ministry said India would deny government access to journalists who publish fake news.

May 15, 2018

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Arun Jaitley

Import duty hike: From footwear to washing machine, now pay more for these 19 items

Wary finance ministry nudges RBI to tackle worsening credit crunch

Rafale deal: Arun Jaitley calls allegations 'a classic Congress faux pas'

Confident of meeting fiscal deficit target, says Arun Jaitley

Vijay Mallya was given free passage out of country by Finance Minister, says Rahul Gandhi

Vijay Mallya says that he met Finance Minister several times before leaving India

Major boost to government's fiscal deficit target; RBI to pay Rs 500-bn dividend for FY18

Arun Jaitley defends Assam NRC, says rising Muslim population 'threat to sovereignty'

Arun Jaitley slams Congress over 'manufactured' Rafale deal; claims opposition creates fake issues

India's Chief Economic Advisor quits on personal grounds, returns to USA

Plans to sell Air India shelved, government looks at improving profits

Revival of 'bad bank' idea: Government sets up committee to tackle bad loans

Union Cabinet reshuffle: Piyush Goyal to temporarily take charge of finance ministry

AP Special Status row: Koratala Siva and other Telugu celebs ask Narendra Modi to fulfill promise

Kanchi seer Jayendra Saraswathi's death: Narendra Modi, Arun Jaitley and others offer condolences

Income tax scrutiny made online: Get all the details here

Get ready to shell out more for your favorite restaurant meal

Government gets tougher on bitcoin investors: Pay tax on gains or face legal action

7th Pay Commission: 50 lakh central government employees may soon enjoy a pay hike

Experts decode Union Budget 2018 on IBT talk show

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

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Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious