New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): The government on Wednesday said with a better monsoon, agriculture is expected to grow at 4.1% in the current year i.e.2016-17 as the total area sown under kharif and rabi seasons are higher than the previous year.
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that the current Financial Year 2016-17 is not a conventional year as many major reformative decisions have been taken during the year.
Petrol,diesel purchase cheaper if bought by card: Jaitley
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Announcing new measures and explaining the purpose of demonetisation, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday announced that the main purpose of the move declared by the Centre was to reduce cash transactions as much as possible.
Present govt has taken new initiative by setting-up a modern insolvency mechanism: FM
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS): Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley said that the present Government has taken a new initiative by setting-up a modern insolvency mechanism based on the best practices in the world.
Re-calibration of ATMs will be completed within 2 weeks: Arun Jaitley
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said re-calibration of ATMs will be completed in 2 weeks time.
Finance Ministry is continuously monitoring currency exchange: Jaitley
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the Finance Ministry is continuously monitoring the currency exchange happening across the country.
Govt's decision on demonetization has been welcomed by citizens: Jaitley
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the move to discontinue with Rs 1000 and Rs 500 currency notes has been welcomed widely by citizens.
Better tax payer services key to direct tax reforms: Jaitley
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that better facilities and services to the taxpayers are the central to Direct Tax Reforms.
Arun Jaitley launches SMS Alert Service initiative by CBDT
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley launched in New Delhi the-SMS Alert Service-initiative by CBDT to provide better tax-payer service on Monday.
Rs 65,250 crore declared: Jaitley
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IBNS): Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said under the centre's Income Declaration Scheme Rs. 65,250 crore, in black or untaxed money, has been disclosed so far.
U.K. Secretary of State for International Trade calls on Jaitley
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that Government of India accords high priority to investment in infrastructure, manufacturing and service sectors.