Emphasising that India was growing despite the global slowdown, Jaitley said the ability of the banks to lend was critical for growth
'Gone are the days when censorship was possible,' he said
To a question whether Rajan is getting an extension, the FM quipped "these are not issues which we discuss through the media."
FM asserts India no longer needs any 'tax-incentivised route' to attract foreign investments
Jaitley said that India and China have border issues but trade relationship between both countries have grown immensely
Finance minister showers praise on PM Modi ahead of the government's 2-year completion in office
The finance minister's plea referred to the Congress proposal to appoint a judge to settle disputes between the Centre and states on GST
Jaitley also said that capital increase to enable ADB to meet its objectives in the medium and long term cannot be delayed for too long
Jaitley had approached the HC after allegations of corruption were leveled against him by Kejriwal and the others during his tenure at DDCA
The Congress has demanded that the Panama Papers be handed over to Supreme Court.
Hopeful of lower interest rates if inflation continues to cool down
Parries questions on extension to RBI governor
Jaitley also expressed hope that the country will be able to register improved economic growth this year
Jaitley also said IMF quotas even after recent reforms do not reflect global economic realities
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has called upon tax havens to become transparent and share information
Said that stray incidents of irresponsible statements by individuals on either side of the political spectrum could not be generalised as intolerance
A balance has to be maintained between addressing domestic priorities of member countries with the international role that each G20 member has to play, he said
Jaitley stressed on the need to articulate an effective and tangible policy response to revive the trade engine of the global economy