Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
Jaitley says no to excise duty cut in petrol, diesel despite rising prices
Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan last week had favoured the inclusion of petrol and diesel under the ambit of GST.
Govt considering additional measures to tackle economy: FM
The minister said an announcement with regard to the additional steps will be made after consulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Govt to take 'additional measures' to tackle economic growth: Jaitley
The Finance Minister also announced the merger and modernisation of 17 Government of India Presses.
Modi to meet Jaitley, others tomorrow to take stock of slowing economy
Increasing government spending, combined with quickly fixing the problems with GST may feature in tomorrow's deliberations.
300 million a/cs under PMJDY, zero balance a/cs down to 20 per cent: Jaitley
Jaitley said before 2014, there was no talk of financial inclusion and it was not a mainstream agenda.
FinMin to start work on Union Budget 2018-19 next week
This Union Budget will be India's first post-GST Budget and will not be concerned with service and excise levies.
No penalty on GST returns filed after August 25 deadline
However, the interest on the late returns submitted will have to be borne by taxpayers.
Govt to hire transaction advisers for Air India disinvestment
At least two parties -- IndiGo and Bird Group – have formally evinced interest in Air India disinvestment.
Jaitley hits back at Congress; says some do not understand demonetisation
Jaitley elaborated on the major 'objectives' of the demonetisation move that was introduced in November 2016.
Jaitley promotes cashless economy; says crime, corruption thrive on cash
Backing GST, Jaitley said that the new tax regime will expand the base of indirect tax.