Arun Jailtey

GST May Become Two-Tier Tax As Revenues Increase: Arun Jaitley

Business | Press Trust of India | Monday July 1, 2019

GST, which subsumed 17 local taxes, was rolled out on July 1, 2017. The GST currently has four slabs -- 5, 12, 18 and 28 per cent

Reserve Bank Governor Meets Arun Jaitley Amid Rumours Of BJP Leader's Ill Health

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Sunday May 26, 2019

Mr Jaitley, 66, suffers from kidney problems and underwent a transplant in 2018. He was then operated on in January, reportedly for soft tissue cancer in his left leg, which prevented him from presenting the Modi government's sixth budget

"Desperate Congress Discovered BJP Role" In Rajiv Gandhi Case: Arun Jaitley

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Thursday May 9, 2019

The assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi continues to be a flashpoint between the BJP and the Congress as the 2019 Lok Sabha election enters its final two phases.

RBI To Decide On Required Action After Supreme Court Order: Arun Jaitley

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday April 2, 2019

Earlier on Tuesday, the Supreme Court quashed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular February 12, 2018, on company insolvency.

Government Exceeds Disinvestment Target In 2018-19: Arun Jaitley

Business | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 23, 2019

In the current fiscal year, government is eyeing Rs 14,500 crore by way of sell of its 52.63% stake in REC to state-owned Power Finance Corporation

In Letter To Arun Jaitley, Manish Sisodia Seeks Postponement Of GST Meet

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 19, 2019

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday wrote to Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, demanding postponement of GST Council meeting to be held through video-conference on Wednesday.

Action Taken Against Over 6,000 Public Sector Bank Officials For Bad Loans: Arun Jaitley

Business | Press Trust of India | Friday December 28, 2018

The 19 nationalised banks, including PNB and Canara Bank, reported a net loss of Rs 21,388 crore in the first half of the fiscal. This compares with a combined loss Rs 6,861 crore in the similar period of 2017-18.

Inheritance Tax Led To Huge Endowments To Hospitals In West: Arun Jaitley

Business | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 25, 2018

Inheritance tax is levied on the wealth inherited by the legal heirs of a dead person. Also known as estate tax, it is levied by governments of most western countries, including the US and the UK.

Top Court Dismisses Plea Against Arun Jaitley, Refuses To Recall Order

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 11, 2018

The Supreme Court today refused to recall its order by which it had imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on a lawyer for filing a petition against Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, raising allegations relating to capital reserve of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Attractive Stressed Assets Up For Sale In India: Arun Jaitley

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday December 7, 2018

Arun Jaitley said the government not only enacted the Code expeditiously but is also implementing it at an unprecedented pace.

"Name Sardar Patel's Father": Arun Jaitley Attacks Congress On Facebook

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday November 27, 2018

In a searing takedown of the Congress and the Nehru-Gandhi family, Union Minister Arun Jaitley said in a Facebook post today that the BJP would "gladly accept" the challenge if the Congress wanted 2019 to be between Prime Minister Narendra Modi - the son of lesser known parents - and someone "known only for his parentage rather than capacity, merit...

PM Modi Meets Arun Jaitley, Dharmendra Pradhan On Fuel

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday October 13, 2018

Amid rising fuel prices despite an excise cut on petrol and diesel last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a review meeting with Finance Minister Arun Jailtey and Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Delhi on Friday.

Arun Jaitley Hints At No Reduction In Oil Excise Duty

Business | Press Trust of India | Monday June 18, 2018

As per estimates, every rupee cut in excise duty on petrol and diesel will result in a revenue loss of about Rs 13,000 crore.

Arun Jaitley Says Growth On Track, Jabs "Distinguished Predecessor"

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 18, 2018

Union Minister Arun Jaitley has said that 7.7 per cent economic growth in the fourth quarter of 2017-18 'firmly' established India as the fastest growing major economy in the world and the trend is likely to continue for some years.

PNB Fraud Case: Scam-Hit Bank Issued Over 41,000 LoUs Since 2011, Says Arun Jaitley

Business | Press Trust of India | Friday March 23, 2018

Following the PNB scam, the Reserve Bank has stopped banks from issuing LoUs.