Arun Jaitley

I would have quit if forced to implement noteban: Chidambaram

P Chidambaram also targeted PM Narendra Modi over "hasty" implementation of the GST, and his pet bullet train project.

Bold steps like bank recapitalisation, GST to make India a cleaner economy: Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley noted that the pace of reforms may be slow at times, but “we are convinced about the direction.

Kashmir problem a Congress' legacy, says BJP; party distances itself from PC’s remarks

Defending Chidambaram, Congress' chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said that J&K is an integral part of India and ‘will always remain so unquestionably’.

Talk of azadi or greater autonomy for J&K against national interest: Arun Jaitley

Can't let shadow economy be larger than real economy: FM Arun Jaitley

Without naming the noteban and GST rollout, Jaitley said the process of making a cleaner economy is set in motion to achieve the aspirations.

High growth, strong civil society must to end poverty: Arun Jaitley

Arun Jaitley said the economic growth will only bring in the resources which are needed for the aim of poverty alleviation.

‘If economy is strong, why go for bank recapitalisation?’: Chidambaram targets Modi govt

Referring to Rs 2.11 lakh crore recapitalisation of ailing PSU banks, Chidambaram asked “why was the process of bank recapitalisation needed if the govt believes the economy is strong”.

Judiciary shouldn't be influenced by events of the day: Arun Jaitley

Jaitley's remarks came in the wake of some recent judgements like that on the national anthem and the social media, where the judiciary adopted a different approach than in the past.

Govt makes use of Public Finance Management System mandatory for 613 central schemes

The mandatory use of PFMS will go a long way in ensuring that benefits of government schemes reach the last mile, Finance minister Arun Jaitley said.

Rahul Gandhi attacks Arun Jaitley, says economy in ICU due to GST, demonetisation

"Dear Jaitley, due to demonetisation and GST, economy is in ICU (Intensive Care Unit). You say that are no less from anyone but even your remedies are not effective," Gandhi said in a tweet.

‘May the Farce be with you’: Rahul Gandhi’s latest jibe at Arun Jaitley inspired by Star Wars

Rahul Gandhi once again used his movie analogy on Wednesday to take a jibe at Arun Jaitley, who unveiled a Rs 9-crore plan to boost the Indian economy on Tuesday.

Economic stimulus not linked to Gujarat, says Arun Jaitley

"This is for the first time structural reforms is being undertaken. It has nothing to do with politics. It is a long-term plan and it has nothing to do with Gujarat elections," Jaitley said.

Rs 2.11-lakh crore bank recapitalisation to improve credit, GDP growth: Goldman Sachs

The government, on Tuesday, announced a capital infusion of Rs 2.11 lakh crore in state-run banks over a period of two years.

Aaj Ki Baat October 24 episode: 'An unprecedented fillip to Indian economy'

Tuesday's big package announced by Arun Jaitley was meant to give a concrete reply to the naysayers.

BJP will observe Anti-Black Money Day on Nov 8: Arun Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is addressing the media on demonetisation, economy, Kashmir and other issues in New Delhi.

Govt to infuse Rs 2.11L cr into PSBs, more banking reforms to follow: 10 facts

The infusion into PSBs will be based on twin parameters of 'performance and potential', the Finance Ministry said.

Interest burden of recapitalisation bonds to be about Rs 9,000 cr: CEA Arvind Subramanian

Interest burden of Rs 1.35 lakh crore recapitalisation bonds on the government would be about Rs 9,000 crore, Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian said on Tuesday.

Modi govt unveils grand plans to spur economy, create jobs, recapitalise banks and more

Arun Jaitley on Tuesday announced a massive Rs 6.92 lakh crore infrastructure spending and another Rs 2.11 lakh crore for bank recapitalisation to revive investments as well as growth.

Cabinet nod to construction of over 83,000 km roads at a cost of Rs 7 lakh crore

The Narendra Modi government on Tuesday approved an ambitious road construction and expansion programme of over 83,000 km over the next five years with an investment of about Rs 7 lakh crore.

Over 2 crore affordable houses to be built under PMAY in three years

Ashok Lavasa said 1.2 crore units under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana or PMAY (Urban) would entail an expenditure of Rs 1,85,069 crore in three years.