Arun Jailtey

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.

Many "Spreading Confusion": PM Modi On Minimum Support Price For Crops

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 17, 2018

In an apparent attack on opposition parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said confusion is being spread about the budget decision to fix MSP for crops, at least 1.5 times the production cost, and assured farmers that all major costs incurred will be included while declaring the support price.

Taxing Vodafone Retrospectively Was 'Erroneous', Says Arun Jaitley

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday February 24, 2018

Vodafone is facing tax claims and interest totalling more than Rs 22,000 crore in India.

"Gross Divisive Politics (GDP)": Rahul Gandhi's Latest Jibe At PM Modi

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday January 6, 2018

Congress President Rahul Gandhi today attacked the centre for the economic slump in the country and described "GDP" as the "Gross Divisive Politics" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Lok Sabha Passes Insolvency And Bankruptcy Code Amendment Bill

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 30, 2017

Loan defaulters can participate in bidding under the insolvency proceedings after paying due interest and making their bad loan accounts operational, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said.

Arun Jaitley's Suit Based On Heresay Evidence: Arvind Kejriwal

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 7, 2017

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today told the Delhi High Court that Union Minister Arun Jaitley's second defamation suit against him over the usage of 'scandalous' words by his former counsel was based on heresay and thus was inadmissible as evidence for fresh action.

GST Rates Slashed On 27 Items: What's Become Cheaper

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Saturday October 7, 2017

The GST Council cut tax rates on 27 items and took steps to ease tax norms for small businesses and exporters.

Arun Jaitley Bats For Cashless Economy In Bangladesh

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 4, 2017

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today encouraged developing countries to emulate India's initiatives towards a less cash-based economy, saying excessive cash harms the poor, supports corruption and leads to terror activities.

After Yashwant Sinha's Attack On Economy, Son Jayant Sinha's Defence

India News | NDTV News Desk | Thursday September 28, 2017

A day after senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha's takedown of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's handling of the economy, his son and union minister Jayant Sinha has defended the government's economic policies, stating it is undertaking structural reforms that are "necessary to create a 'New India' and provide good jobs for our billion-strong workforce."

Congress Kept Poor In Poverty To Pocket Their Votes: Arun Jaitley

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 20, 2017

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today alleged that the Congress kept poor steeped in poverty to pocket their votes.

After Cabinet Reshuffle, Arun Jaitley Keeps Finance

India News | NDTV News Desk | Sunday September 3, 2017

Arun Jaitley retained Finance Ministry while his Defence Ministry was handed over to Nirmala Sitharaman in the cabinet reshuffle today that saw nine new ministers take oath.Ms Sitharaman is India's first woman Defence Minister after Indira Gandhi, who held the department for a short while when she was Prime Minister.

Arun Jaitley To Vist Killed RSS Worker's House In Kerala On August 6

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 4, 2017

A series of clashes between CPM and BJP-RSS activists had rocked Thiruvananthapuram last week, which culminated in the killing of Rajesh.

Professors Turn Students At IIT Delhi To Take Lessons From Arvind Subramaniam

Education | Press Trust of India | Monday June 12, 2017

Nearly 150 professors from across the country have turned students to learn about demonetisation, challenges in the Indian economy and the way forward from Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramaniam.

91 Lakh New Taxpayers In Full Year, Not After Notes Ban: Finance Ministry

India News | Written by Sreenivasan Jain and Sonal Matharu | Sunday May 21, 2017

In response to the question on the impact of demonetization, Union Minister Arun Jaitley last week cited a jump in the number of new taxpayers. The figure quoted -- 91 lakh - was widely reported by the media as a jump since Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the notes ban on November 8. The finance ministry has now clarified that the figure was...

Jaitley Takes Up H-1B Visa Concerns With US Treasury Secretary

Business | Press Trust of India | Sunday April 23, 2017

During his meeting with the US Treasury Secretary,Jaitley also highlighted the contribution Indian companies andprofessionals are making to the US economy.