Policymakers need to change regulatory mindset: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Saturday, September 12, 2015, 20:36

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said policymakers need to change their regulatory mindset asserting that role of state should be minimised and government monopoly must end wherever possible.

Global economic situation an opportunity for India: Jaitley

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 8, 2015, 18:35

Describing India as transiently impacted by recent events in China, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said the global situation instead presented an opportunity for the country as it is a net importer of commodities and oil is in free fall.

India can replace China as driver of global growth: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 16:44

Seeing an opportunity in the recent turmoil in global equity and currency markets, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Thursday said India, with 8-9 percent growth rate, can replace China as the driver of world economy.

India needs to cut political interference in state banks: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Friday, August 14, 2015, 18:44

India needs to minimise political interference in public sector banks, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Friday, as the government announced measures to improve the performance of state-run banks that are struggling with rising bad loans.

FM Jaitley to hold review meeting on PSU disinvestment

Last Updated: Monday, July 20, 2015, 16:13

Sources said the meeting with Disinvestment Secretary Aradhana Johri would focus on the PSU stake sale schedule of the fiscal.

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.

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.

Digital India: CEOs commit to invest Rs 4.5 tn

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 21:43

The investments announced today will lead to creation of 18 lakh jobs, IT and Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said at the event.

Airtel commits Rs 1 lakh crore investment in tech in 5 years

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 21:08

Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Wedesday committed to invest more than Rs 1 lakh crore or about USD 16 billion in next five years in technology space.

Sterlite to set up LCD manufacturing plant, invest Rs 40,000 cr

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 20:35

The company, which makes optical fibres used in high speed internet services, is also working on a project to connect defence establishments through optical fibres in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K).

Digital India marks beginning of new freedom for people: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 17:52

Many changes are taking place in the nation, India wants 8-10 percent growth, wishes to grow faster because we have challenge of eradicating poverty," Jaitley said at the launch of the Digital India week.

Investments in India can now be committed without delay: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Thursday, June 25, 2015, 10:22

In his meeting with a group of US investors, Jaitley, who concluded his nine-day US tour Wednesday, alluded to the extensive reforms that have been launched by the government in the last one year.