Bandhan Bank will focus on MSMEs: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Sunday, August 23, 2015, 11:33

The Kolkata-based BFS had received a nod from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to start commercial banking operations last year.

FM Jaitley likely to meet heads of PSU banks in first half of Sept

Last Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2015, 18:00

The performance review meeting of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) may take place in the first half of September and the exact date will be decided soon, sources said.

FM Jaitley likely to meet heads of PSU banks in first half of Sept

Last Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2015, 18:00

The performance review meeting of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) may take place in the first half of September and the exact date will be decided soon, sources said.

India becoming more aspirational than politicians: Jaitley

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 19:13

Terming the recent Parliament session as 'virtually wasted', Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said policymakers and "obstructionist" politicians must gauge the public mood before taking a position on reforms.

No cause of panic or alarm on banking sector situation: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Friday, August 14, 2015, 16:25

Jaitley further said that the recent initiatives taken by the government has helped fix some issues in PSU Banks.

Govt introduces GST Bill for passage in Rajya Sabha

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 09:06

The government on Tuesday introduced the much-awaited bill on GST for passage in the Rajya Sabha even as doubts persists if the opposition Congress will allow passage of the Constitution Amendment Bill.

Govt lists GST Bill for passage in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday

Last Updated: Monday, August 10, 2015, 21:25

The Revised List of Business of Rajya Sabha said Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will move the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-second Amendment) Bill, 2014, incorporating recommendations made by a House Select Committee.

Ficci panel meets Jaitley, suggests measures to boost textiles

Last Updated: Saturday, August 1, 2015, 19:03

Representatives from a Ficci panel on Saturday met Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on issues related to the textiles sector and pitched increase in allocation of funds under Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme and interest subvention for exporters.

Don't fear knee-jerk reaction on P-Note curbs: FM to investors

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 15:11

Participatory Notes (P-Notes) are used by large number of foreign investors to invest in equity markets without disclosing their identity to the market regulator Sebi.

Govt to take view on Financial Code after public comments: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 13:09

"FSLRC has made its recommendations, which have been made public for comments. After the comments are received, it is only then that the government will take a view," he told reporters here.

Govt not to take any steps that will impact investment climate: Arun Jaitley

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 12:12

“It is too early to say what action government will take on SIT recommendations,” Jaitley said. “The government will take view on FSLRC Recos on MPC after receiving feedback.”