Government to focus on building infrastructure, rural development: Jaitley
New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): Union Minister of Finance, Defence and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said that the Government would focus on two important areas including building infrastructure on war footing and substantial expenditure on development of rural India.
Jaitley releases the Revised General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017
New Delhi, Mar 7 (IBNS); Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said since this time, the Finance Bill would be passed by the Parliament before the Mar 31, 2017, therefore, the different Ministries should be in a stage of readiness as the funds for various schemes would be available with effect from Apr 1.
GST rollout likely by July 1, says Jaitley
New Delhi, Mar 4 (IBNS): In a major announcement, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said Goods and Service Tax Council has cleared the Central GST (C-GST) and Integrated GST (I-GST) laws.
Budget: Allocation for welfare of SC, ST and Minorities to be enhanced
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament on Wednesday said that the Government is giving special importance to implementation of the Schemes for welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Minorities.
Finance Minister announces measures for promoting affordable housing and real estate sector
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Making the Scheme for profit-linked income tax exemption for promoters of affordable housing scheme announced last year more attractive, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley proposed a number of changes while presenting the General Budget 2016-17 in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
GST Council has finalised its recommendations on almost all the issues based on consensus, says FM in his Budget Speech
Budget: Reforms will be undertaken in UGC
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament today said that in higher education, the Government will undertake reforms in the UGC.
Budget: System of measuring Annual Learning Outcome will be introduced
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament today proposed to introduce a system of measuring annual learning outcome in our schools.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament on Wednesday said that the Government is keen on fostering a conducive labour environment wherein labour rights are protected and harmonious labour relations lead to higher productivity.
Currency Ban: Arun Jaitley says that difficult decisions initially pass through difficult phases
Gandhinagar, Jan 11 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday reiterated the advantage of taking bold and courageous decisions to transform Indian economy.