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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.
20 Sep 2017 7:03 PM
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.
20 Sep 2017 5:19 PM
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.
20 Sep 2017 4:50 PM
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.
18 Sep 2017 7:23 PM
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.
13 Sep 2017 11:18 AM
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.
10 Sep 2017 11:03 AM
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.
02 Sep 2017 5:43 PM
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.
31 Aug 2017 9:42 AM
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.
30 Aug 2017 8:47 PM
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.
26 Aug 2017 7:00 PM
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced new ETF 'Bharat 22'
Bharat-22 will cover six sectors and feature four banking stocks.
04 Aug 2017 4:17 PM
RBI counting scrapped notes, will give figure of fake notes soon: FinMin
On November 8, 2016, the government had scrapped high denomination currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000.
02 Aug 2017 9:40 AM
Urjit Patel meets Jaitley ahead of MPC meet, discuss key issues
After meeting the minister, Patel met the newly appointed Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg.
28 Jul 2017 8:37 PM
Central govt staff to see 106-157 per cent hike in HRA from July
According to Jaitley, this decision is set to benefit more than 7.5 lakh 1-3 levels of government employees.
04 Jul 2017 4:31 PM
Jaitley urges HUPA to engage realtors to pass GST benefit to buyers
Construction of flats, complex, buildings will attract a 12 per cent goods and services tax (GST) compared to about 11 per cent tax.
18 Jun 2017 7:24 PM
GST Council gives 2 months relaxation for return filing
The Council's decision came in the wake of the industry's push for deferment of the tax implementation.
18 Jun 2017 7:15 PM
GST Council gives 2 months relaxation time for filing of GST returns
The GST Council today, however refused to make any more revisions on GST rates.
18 Jun 2017 6:23 PM
Wage code bill likely to be tabled in monsoon session
At present laws on wages do not cover workers getting monthly wage of more than Rs 18,000.
18 Jun 2017 12:25 PM
Cabinet nod likely for govt staff’s revised allowance
The Lavasa committee had submitted its report to finance minister Arun Jaitley on April 27.
14 Jun 2017 2:33 AM
Jaitley says universal basic income has 'political limitations'
Arun Jaitley also said the finance ministry is debating the Economic Survey's suggestions of UBI and creation of bad bank.
12 Jun 2017 2:40 PM
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