India a bright spot in global economy: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 20:16

Terming India as a "bright spot" among the global economies, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said the manufacturing sector is showing signs of revival aided by government's Make in India initiative.

Some in German govt preferred temporary Grexit: Schaeuble

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 18:55

Initial drafts of the agreement European leaders reached with Greece early on Monday included a German proposal to make Greece take a "time-out" from the euro zone if it failed to meet conditions.

Arun Jaitley says 8-10% growth achievable, tax revenues growing

Last Updated: Sunday, July 12, 2015, 15:57

He also said monsoons are progressing well and there are expectations that "rain gods will be kinder" this year, which would result in higher production of pulses and other items.

Govt working on new agriculture insurance scheme for farmers: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Sunday, July 12, 2015, 15:55

"Hopefully, in the near future, a viable and vibrant insurance scheme will be in place for farmers," Jaitley said.

Rain gods may be kinder, revenue collections going up: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Sunday, July 12, 2015, 13:36

Jaitley also said that rising tax revenues and improving macroeconomic fundamentals would take economy to an accelerated growth trajectory, while 8-10 per cent GDP growth was also not out of sight.

8% growth possible if GST and smart cities are executed: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Sunday, July 12, 2015, 11:13

Jaitley said that agriculture sector will need huge amount of funding in the coming days and productivity of oil seeds this year may be higher.

Greek bailout negotiator Euclid Tsakalotos named new FM

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 00:58

Greece on Monday named economist Euclid Tsakalotos, its top negotiator in the stalled EU-IMF talks, as the country`s new finance minister, the president`s office said.

Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis steps down

Last Updated: Monday, July 6, 2015, 11:34

Varoufakis had last week promised to step down if a ‘yes’ vote came out on top in Sunday’s referendum.

Arun Jaitley to attend inaugural meet of BRICS bank at Moscow

Last Updated: Monday, July 6, 2015, 08:35

During the four-day visit, he will also be participating at the functions on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit at Ufa which is being attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

FM Jaitley pitches for GST, land bill passage to boost investment, growth

Last Updated: Sunday, July 5, 2015, 16:47

Amid the likelihood of a stormy Parliament session, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday made a strong case for passage of GST and land acquisition bills saying they were necessary to create jobs and remove poverty.

8-10% growth, anti-poverty measures needed: FM Jaitley on Census

Last Updated: Sunday, July 5, 2015, 15:23

The way out to eliminate deprivation, Jaitley said, "is to achieve rapid economic growth of 8-10 per cent so that good jobs are created for all Indians quickly. That is why the government is promoting investment."

GST will end cobweb of various taxes: FM Jaitley to traders

Last Updated: Sunday, July 5, 2015, 14:06

A CAIT delegation led by National Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal on Saturday met Finance Minister Jaitley and put forth their reservations over the proposed GST and the complexities its presents.