Page 17 - Latest Updates on Arun Jaitley
Govt working on ways to let firms start biz in just 4 days
FM Arun Jaitley on Monday held a meeting to identify areas to improve the business climate in the country
 "Govt working on ways to let firms start biz in just 4 days")
Think out-of-box: Arun Jaitley asks banks which seeks higher capital
As PSBs sought higher capital support from the govt & tax incentives for senior citizens parking money in fixed deposits
 "Think out-of-box: Arun Jaitley asks banks which seeks higher capital")
Govt to offer tax benefits to promote cashless economy, says Jaitley
The move would enable businesses with annual turnover of Rs 20 million to save up to 30% in tax payments
 "Govt to offer tax benefits to promote cashless economy, says Jaitley")
Rise above slogans to UPA's scandalous records: Jaitley responds to Chidambaram's note ban criticism
Jaitley said UPA during its 10 year continuous rule from 2004 to 2014 did not take a single step either against corruption or black money
Jaitley challenges opposition to debate over demonetisation
The Finance Minister also accused the Opposition of raising the issue for publicity
 "Jaitley challenges opposition to debate over demonetisation")
Issue of connectivity with Afghanistan important for India: Arun Jaitley
He said, 'The focus area for India is developing infrastructure with housing and skill development also on agenda'
 "Issue of connectivity with Afghanistan important for India: Arun Jaitley")
Constitutional compulsion to roll out GST from September: Arun Jaitley
FM said GST Council is deliberating on ways to reduce the taxation process, including assessment by tax officials
Pakistan should introspect on causes of tension with India: Arun Jaitley
India has always taken the position of improving relations with Pakistan, says Arun Jaitley
 "Pakistan should introspect on causes of tension with India: Arun Jaitley")
We need GST in place by Sept 2017 or else India won't function: Jaitley
"Black money has been a norm in India for seven decades, we want to confront it and create a new normal," Jaitley said at the Hindustan Times Leadership summit here.
 "We need GST in place by Sept 2017 or else India won't function: Jaitley")
People's problems only for one or two quarters, says Arun Jaitley
The FM thanked Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for backing the Centre on demonetisation and the GST
 "People's problems only for one or two quarters, says Arun Jaitley")
Jaitley bats for latest tech for agriculture produce
Jaitley was speaking at his first pre-Budget consultative meeting with representatives of agriculture groups
 "Jaitley bats for latest tech for agriculture produce")
FM Arun Jaitley questions global agencies
India continues to be ranked low, at 130th position, in terms of ease of doing business index
Demonetisation: Jaitley says deposits under Rs 2.5 lakh exempt from taxes
He said only those with large amounts of undisclosed money will face consequences under existing laws
Arun Jaitley says GST needs to be implemented by next September
Jaitley added that the government was aiming to implement the new sales tax next April
 "Arun Jaitley says GST needs to be implemented by next September")
India, UK seek stronger trade ties, post Brexit
Arun Jaitley and UK Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox voiced concerns over the protectionist measures seen in some parts of the world recently
 "India, UK seek stronger trade ties, post Brexit")
India impatient for growth, says Jaitley
The Narendra Modi government will step up reforms to attract more investment and fill up infrastructure deficit
Govt to push reforms to woo investment, plug infrastructure deficit: Jaitley
Unlike developing economies, voices seeking protectionism are almost absent as the economy expands, Jaitley said
Arun Jaitley calls upon banks to increase private sector investments
Jaitley calls upon the banking sector to support corporates to propel growth
1984 riots biggest example of destruction during Congress: Jaitley
He says, when history will be written, 1984 will be known 'vinash ka saal'
 "1984 riots biggest example of destruction during Congress: Jaitley")
Jaitley lays foundation for administrative complex in AP
It will come up in Amaravati, across 950 acres area on the banks of Krishna River
