Tag: Finance Minister
Steps Hoped In Budget For Cyber Security, Broadband
As the government pushes for a less-cash economy via digitisation, IT and telecom players are expecting the upcoming Union budget to contain measures that will seek to strengthen cyber security and make broadband available to all, among other measures.....
For Pro-poor Thrust, Budget Focus On Housing, Infrastructure Must
Considering that the welfare of the poor and middle class is the priority area of the government and the assembly elections manifestos of all the major political parties centre around housing and urban development, this year's budget is expected to give a major thrust on real estate housing & infrastructure.....
Jaitley Launches India Post Payments Bank Branches
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday launched the India Post Payments Bank branches, saying the network of post offices can take banking operations to every doorstep.....
Economic Survey Moots Formation Of Public Sector Asset Rehabilitation Agency
The Economic Survey 2016-17 tabled in Parliament on Tuesday by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has mooted the formation of a centralised public sector asset rehabilitation agency (PARA).....
Apparel Industry Key To Creating Jobs, Pushing Exports: Economic Survey
The Economic Survey for 2016-17 tabled by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in parliament on Tuesday said that apparel, leather and footware industries have enormous potential for creating jobs as well as for exports.....
Let Workers Decide On Provident Fund: Economic Survey
The Economic Survey 2016-17 tabled in parliament on Tuesday by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has called for giving greater choice to workers to decide if they want to make their share of contribution towards Employees' Provident Fund (EPF). ....
Profit Booking, Caution Ahead Of Union Budget Subdue Equities
Caution ahead of the Union Budget's presentation, coupled with negative global cues and outflow of foreign funds, subdued the Indian equities markets on Tuesday.....
India Inc. Welcomes Economic Survey 2016-17
India Inc. on Tuesday welcomed the Economic Survey 2016-17 which was tabled in Parliament by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.....
Finance Ministry May Present Union Budget On February 2
There are reports that Finance Ministry Arun Jaitley might present the Union Budget 2017-18 on Thursday Februray 2, instead of Wednesday due the passing away of a sitting MP E Ahamed.....
National Testing Agency For Higher Education Entrance: Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday announced setting up an autonomous National Testing Agency for conducting entrance exams to higher education institutions.....
