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Arun Jaitley
How Modi government plans to make India $5 trillion economy by 2030
Wed, Dec 19, 2018
The NITI Aayog on Wednesday unveiled its national Strategy for a New India, which focuses on improving the policy environment in such a way that private investors and other stakeholders can contribute to their fullest and thereby "propel India towards a $5 trillion economy by 2030."
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Modi, Kohli spectacular players, not easy to defeat , says Arun Jaitley
Wed, Dec 19, 2018
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli are "spectacular" players in their spheres who are not easy to defeat, said Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Tuesday on his prediction for 2019 general election and India's chances of winning the world cup again.
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Don't want RBI money, but can't let economy starve: Arun Jaitley
Wed, Dec 19, 2018
Admitting using Section 7 of the RBI Act to force a discussion with the central bank on liquidity and credit issues, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said he could not have let the economy starve for liquidity.
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Arun Jaitley says flagging credit, liquidity issues does not infringe on RBI autonomy
Sat, Dec 15, 2018
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Friday said sovereign government flagging issues of credit and liquidity does not infringe on the Reserve Bank's autonomy and hoped things will work out with the central bank in future.
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GST Council may look to rationalise 28% slab; taxes on cement may be cut
Fri, Dec 14, 2018
In the first eight months (April-November) of the current fiscal, the government has mopped up over Rs 7.76 lakh crore from GST. The 2018-19 budget had estimated annual GST collection at Rs 13.48 lakh crore, which means a monthly target of Rs 1.12 lakh crore.
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Manic Monday! Urjit Patel quits, PM Narendra Modi reacts to resignation
Mon, Dec 10, 2018
Monday evening has stirred a fire at India's apex bank RBI, where Governor Urjit Patel has quit his post. Urjit Patel has decided to end his tenure as RBI governor in a little over two years' time - he has not even completed his tenure.
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Big victory for Modi government! UK court rules in favour, orders Vijay Mallya's extradition
Mon, Dec 10, 2018
Vijay Mallya Extradition: The UK court's ruling is a major boost to India's efforts to bring back the fugitive wanted for alleged fraud and money laundering charges amounting to an estimated Rs 9,000 crores.
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Raghuram Rajan to S Gurumurhty: Shock reactions on RBI Governor Urjit Patel resignation here
Mon, Dec 10, 2018
The Reserve Bank of India`s Governor, Urjit Patel, resigned for "personal reasons" on Monday, a decision analysts linked to the intense pressure on the central bank from the government to ease regulatory curbs. The government and the RBI have been fighting for weeks over how much autonomy the RB
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Urjit Patel resigns after spat with Centre! PM Narendra Modi reacts to shock move by RBI Governor
Mon, Dec 10, 2018
Urjit Patel resigns: Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to say that Urjit Patel is 'an economist of a very high calibre with a deep and insightful understanding of macro-economic issues'.
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Full text of RBI governor Urjit Patel's resignation letter - Here's how PM Modi, Arun Jaitley reacted
Mon, Dec 10, 2018
Urjit Patel resignation: In a surprise development, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Urjit Patel today announced his decision to quit from the top post. The RBI and the government have been involved in a tussle for the last many weeks.
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Urjit Patel Resigns: RBI governor Urjit Patel submits resignation; Central bank vs Modi government battle takes new turn
Mon, Dec 10, 2018
Urjit Patel Resignation: Support and hard work of RBI staff, officers and management has been proximate driver of Bank’s considerable accomplishments in recent years, said Urjit Patel.
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Arun Jaitley: NDA govt policies led to improved farm output, quality of lives in rural areas
Tue, Dec 04, 2018
Blaming the Congress for agrarian distress, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Tuesday said the policy of the NDA government to pump in more resources into rural areas has improved agricultural productivity and the quality of lives of the people in villages.
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Modi govt to surprise, snub tradition, present full Budget 2019?
Thu, Nov 22, 2018
Union Budget 2019: Till now, a party in power used to present an interim budget due to the transition that may happen after elections. However, the Modi government is confident of its re-election in 2019 Lok Sabha elections and plans to present a full budget.
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