Arun Jaitley

Investment dept told to prepare proposal for Air India sale

Dipam (Department of Investment and Public Asset Management) told to coordinate with Civil Aviation ministry.

Jul 22, 2017

GST Council increases cess on cigarettes

"In first 15 days of GST implementation, it was noted that the 28 pc tax rate plus compensation cess on cigarettes when translated, the impact of cascading effect had not adequately factored in, resulting in windfall gain for the cigarette companies," finance minister Arun Jaitley said.

Jul 17, 2017

Amarnath Yatra attack updates: 7 pilgrims killed, 15 injured in Anantnag; PM Modi condemns 'dastardly' act

Last month, an intel report had indicated that terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir have been "directed" to carry out an attack on pilgrims and police officials on the annual Amarnath Yatra.

Jul 10, 2017

Will GST sound the death knell for Lucknow's chikan industry?

Industry insiders say that the big ticket trade in chikan would be badly hit by the levy of GST on their products, while small timers are struggling to figure out how to adjust with the new system.

Jul 9, 2017

110 light utility helicopters to be produced under 'Make in India' initiative

Indian firms like Mahindra, L&T and Bharat Forge and foreign vendors like Airbus Helicopters from Europe, Russian Helicopters, Sikorsky and Bell Helicopter from the US are likely to participate in the tender.

Jul 7, 2017

Sikkim standoff: Chinese expert warns of 'military' action if India doesn't withdraw troops from border

The Global Times carried a report quoting "observers" that "there could be a chance of war if the recent conflict between China and India is not handled properly".

Jul 4, 2017

Sikkim standoff: China deploys submarine in Indian Ocean as border tensions intensify

Amid border tensions in Sikkim, China has deployed a Yuan class conventional diesel-electric submarine in the Indian Ocean Region.

Jul 4, 2017

Twitterati have a field day after India's GST rollout

With the GST finally rolled out, netizens have decided to welcome it in their own style. Also, watch PM Modi and Arun Jaitley rap to the tune of Dhinchak Pooja.

Jul 1, 2017

Sikkim standoff: Arun Jaitley slams China's 1962 war comment, says India of 2017 is different

Jaitley also said that the current standoff was prompted by Beijing even when Bhutan has clearly said that the land, in which China is carrying out activities, belonged to them.

Jul 1, 2017

GST Launch: Jaitley slams Opposition over boycott plan

The finance minister's remarks came after Congress, RJD and TMC announced their decision to boycott the launch of the GST reform at the Central Hall in Parliament on June 30 midnight.

Jun 29, 2017

7th Pay Commission: 7 key things to know about the Rs 31,000 crore bonanza that will benefit 48 lakh employees

The hike in allowances, including HRA, for the 48 lakh employees -- 34 lakh employees and 14 lakh pensioners -- will be effective from July 1, 2017.

Jun 29, 2017

Stage set for GST rollout, says Finance Minister Jaitley

'GST date was decided on consensus by the GST Council, which comprises the Centre and the states'.

Jun 29, 2017

7th Pay Commission update: Final decision on allowances, HRA windfall likely today

If the Cabinet makes a decision during its Wednesday's meeting, the Central government employees will receive the much-awaited revised allowances from July's salary.

Jun 28, 2017

Start loving GST from July 1, no excuses: Arun Jaitley

Rules out further delays in timeline for GST launch. Nobody has any business not to be ready, Finance Minister says.

Jun 20, 2017

Jaitley on three-day Russia visit; military-technical cooperation issues to be discussed

India's Minister of Defence Arun Jaitley on Tuesday began a three-day visit to Russia where he would co-chair two meetings with his counterpart amongst others.

Jun 20, 2017

GST Council allows late filing in first two months of tax regime launch

Companies need to file a complete return of their sales invoices by the 10th of the following month, with a second by the 15th, and a third return to calculate their tax bill.

Jun 18, 2017

Generate funds yourselves to waive loans of farmers: Arun Jaitley to states

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Monday that states that are keen on waiving loans on farmers "must generate funds from their own resources."

Jun 12, 2017

Boxing the box office: Revised tax rates on movie tickets will spur torrents, piracy, say Netizens

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said movie tickets priced under Rs 100 will carry an 18 percent tax rate, while those above Rs 100 would be taxed at 28 percent.

Jun 11, 2017

Big relief for small industry: GST Council slashes rates on 66 items

The Finance Ministry tweeted on Sunday that it received representations for about 133 items from industry, of which rates were reduced on 66 items.

Jun 11, 2017

India signs OECD convention to prevent tax evasion

The agreement was signed by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who is on a four-day visit to France to participate in the OECD meetings.

Jun 8, 2017