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The GST Council doubled the GST exemption limit to Rs 20 lakh for north eastern states and Rs 40 lakh for the rest of the country.

GST exemption limit doubled to give relief to small businesses

GST Council hikes annual turnover for availing composition scheme to Rs 1.5 crore from Rs 1 crore.

10 Jan 2019 4:00 PM

This will be the last Budget of the current BJP-led NDA government before the General Elections. (Photo: ANI)

Finance Minister Jaitley to present Interim Budget on February 1

The Budget Session of the Parliament will be held from January 31 to February 13.

10 Jan 2019 1:55 PM

Union Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: File)

CII wants Centre to raise I-T exemptions to Rs 5 lakh

It suggested to raise of limit of deduction under u/s 80C from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh to provide saving opportunities to public at large.

10 Jan 2019 6:43 AM

Deputy Chairman Harivansh said that it may be considered his 'personal lapse' and a 'lapse in his understanding' in not conveying at the time of adjourning proceedings on Tuesday that the sitting of the House has been extended by a day. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Opposition questions extending RS sitting 'without' following norms

Congress, TMC and AIADMK members cited rule book to criticise the extension.

09 Jan 2019 1:39 PM

Walmart’s annual revenues at $500 billion are more than double that of the Centre’s Budget.

Targeting foreigners in India’s e-commerce market

India’s politicians, particularly in state governments, feel disempowered versus foreign companies.

09 Jan 2019 5:02 AM

A Constitution Amendment Bill needs 2/3rd majority of members present in each House of Parliament.

LS passes 10 per cent EWS quota, Bill to face Rajya Sabha test today

323 MPs voted in support of the Bill and only 3 voted against it, underlining the cross-party support the politically crucial Bill elicited.

09 Jan 2019 12:41 AM

Arun Jaitley rejected suggestions that the measure may fall foul of a Supreme Court judgement putting a cap of 50 per cent at the total quota. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'Was upper caste quota in your manifesto jumla?' Jaitley hits back at Oppn

Arun Jaitley made forceful pitch for passage of bill providing 10 per cent quota for poor among general category.

08 Jan 2019 7:28 PM

'The action was taken perfectly bonafide as there were cross-allegations made by both the officers and in accordance with recommendations of CVC, the government felt that in the larger interest of fair and impartial investigation and credibility of CBI, the 2 officers must recuse themselves,' Jaitley said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Decision to send CBI officers on leave on CVC recommendation: Arun Jaitley

Jaitley said in accordance with the Supreme Court verdict, orders will be complied with and the government will act in the same manner.

08 Jan 2019 1:04 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: ANI)

Aadhaar savings can fund 3 schemes of the size of Ayushman Bharat: Jaitley

The Digital Dividend Report prepared by the World Bank estimates that India can save Rs 77,000 cr every year by the use of Aadhaar.

07 Jan 2019 11:15 AM

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI | File)

Rajnath Singh to head BJP’s manifesto panel of 20

Amit Shah assigns key responsibilities to Arun Jaitley, Nitin Gadkari.

07 Jan 2019 5:57 AM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: PTI)

Aadhaar savings can fund 3 welfare schemes: Arun Jaitley

Jaitley admitted that BJP while in Opposition, had some reservations on Aadhaar particularly with regard to non-citizens being enrolled.

07 Jan 2019 3:27 AM

The bank has also reported that it has initiated steps to further lay the reference received as well before the ACB.

No case of pension, gratuity fund diversion at PNB: Jaitley

PNB has also apprised that no amount was taken back or withdrawn from the trusts' account.

04 Jan 2019 3:22 PM

No job losses due to merger of public sector banks: Arun Jaitley

PAC is initiated against banks that have high levels of non-performing assets (NPAs).

04 Jan 2019 2:11 PM

Banks likely to recover bad loans worth Rs 700 bn by March-end: Jaitley

Lenders have so far recovered 80,000 crore rupees from the resolution of 66 cases, he added.

03 Jan 2019 2:32 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi and Union finance minister Arun Jaitley.

Arun Jaitley, Rahul Gandhi exchange barbs over Rafale in LS

The finance minister, who was the first to speak from the treasury benches, was not lacking in sting.

03 Jan 2019 1:12 AM

TMC MP Saugata Roy also nitpicked on Arun Jaitley's pronunciation of the name of former President Francois Hollande. (Photo: ANI)

When Arun Jaitley quoted James Bond, TMC MP tried to corner him

TMC MP Saugata Roy sought to corner Jaitley during Rafale debate saying the minister had misquoted famous dialogue from James Bond movie.

02 Jan 2019 6:41 PM

Arun Jaitley said Gandhi has 'natural dislike for truth' and had earlier manufactured his conversation with French president, which was denied by French government. (Photo: ANI)

'Some understand money, not national security': Jaitley hits back at Rahul

During a debate in Lok Sabha, Arun Jaitley accused Rahul Gandhi of 'lying and repeating falsehood' on Rafale issue.

02 Jan 2019 4:11 PM

Finance ministry has said the public sector banks (PSBs) can also raise funds through the debt ETF route.

Over dozen CPSEs evince interest in raising funds via debt ETF next fiscal

As many as 10-15 CPSEs have shown interest to try the debt ETF route for fund raising in next fiscal.

01 Jan 2019 10:58 AM

Not seeking RBI surplus to finance fiscal deficit, says Arun Jaitley

The finance minister said the decision to set up the committee was taken when Urjit Patel was the governor of the RBI.

01 Jan 2019 6:24 AM

Govt not seeking RBI reserves to meet fiscal deficit: Jaitley

The RBI was maintaining a reserve of 28 per cent.

31 Dec 2018 5:57 PM

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