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Indian govt working on revival of banking sector: Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that he inherited a banking system whose monies were lying in non-performing assets.
12 Oct 2017 12:50 PM
Maximum tax evasion in real estate, Council mulls bringing it under GST: FM
A 12 per cent GST is levied on construction of a complex, building, civil structure or intended for sale, wholly or partly.
12 Oct 2017 9:29 AM
Reforms like GST, note ban put economy on 'stronger track': FM
Referring to the series of economic reforms undertaken since 1991, Jaitley said the Indian model now seems to be emerging.
11 Oct 2017 9:56 AM
'Cash disruption' and GST uncertainties affected India's growth: World Bank
A slowdown in India's growth rate, the bank said, has also affected the growth rate of South Asia.
11 Oct 2017 9:38 AM
India's transition to GST smooth despite attempts to 'derail' it: Jaitley
The GST Council, according to Jaitley, is India's first genuine federal institution, which reviews the monthly situation.
10 Oct 2017 12:52 PM
GST, note ban increasing tax compliance, squeezing cash-in-hand: Jaitley
Jaitley also said that the 'Swachh Bharat' campaign has brought to fore the importance of cleanliness.
09 Oct 2017 9:48 AM
GST Council’s decisions will help SMEs: India Inc
Delay in reverse charge will boost SMEs’ businesses.
07 Oct 2017 1:02 AM
5,800 companies reveal suspicious transaction of Rs 4,552 crore
The ministry said that 13 banks have submitted their first instalment of data.
07 Oct 2017 12:52 AM
GST Council raises composition scheme threshold for firms
The Council reached a consensus to raise the composition threshold on companies with a turnover of up to Rs 1 crore.
06 Oct 2017 4:18 PM
Modi-Shah meet in Delhi; BJP Chief skips Janraksha Yatra in Kerala
This meeting comes a day after the Prime Minister flayed critics for attacking the sluggish economic growth.
05 Oct 2017 4:36 PM
Jaitley urges states to slash VAT on petrol, diesel to counter price rise
Petrol price rose by Rs 7.8 since early July to reach over three-year high of Rs 70.88 a litre in Delhi.
04 Oct 2017 8:16 PM
India extends USD 4.5 billion in project finance to Bangladesh
Most of the equipment for the Indian-funded projects will have to be bought from India, said the Bangladesh Finance Minister.
04 Oct 2017 1:50 PM
Jaitley says comment on people's right to demand development was 'misquoted'
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday rendered a clarification on his Valedictory Address at NACIN.
02 Oct 2017 2:22 PM
Arun Jaitley hints at lesser GST slabs in future
The Finance Minister there is space for improvement, eventually once the economy becomes revenue neutral.
01 Oct 2017 1:33 PM
Jaitley urges those demanding development to pay their due
Jaitley opined that 'revenue is the lifeline of governance' and would help in taking India from a developing to developed economy.
01 Oct 2017 1:15 PM
No need to panic, focus on investment: Jaitley to India Inc
Jaitley and Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant called for a boost in private spending and the need for a healthy banking system.
25 Sep 2017 10:36 AM
Finance Minister Jaitley says GST implementation was smoother than expected
The decision-making mechanism at the top between the Centre and the states has been 'reasonably institutionalised', he said.
22 Sep 2017 2:31 PM
Finance Minister Jaitley vows to find resources to help NPA-laden banks
Jaitley said stressed bank accounts are a core area of concern for the government.
22 Sep 2017 2:24 PM
India considering USD 7.7 billion stimulus spending in 2017/18: sources
On Wednesday, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the government was looking for ways to lift economic growth.
21 Sep 2017 6:43 PM
Govt 'proactive' in dealing with GST, benami property, says FM Jaitley
The Centre is also deliberating on divestment of Air India, for which a meeting is being chaired later in the day, Jaitley stated.
21 Sep 2017 2:13 PM
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