Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
GST Council’s decisions will help SMEs: India Inc
Delay in reverse charge will boost SMEs’ businesses.
5,800 companies reveal suspicious transaction of Rs 4,552 crore
The ministry said that 13 banks have submitted their first instalment of data.
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.
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.