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Issue of connectivity with Afghanistan important for India: Arun Jaitley

He said, 'The focus area for India is developing infrastructure with housing and skill development also on agenda'

Constitutional compulsion to roll out GST from September: Arun Jaitley

FM said GST Council is deliberating on ways to reduce the taxation process, including assessment by tax officials

Pakistan should introspect on causes of tension with India: Arun Jaitley

India has always taken the position of improving relations with Pakistan, says Arun Jaitley

We need GST in place by Sept 2017 or else India won't function: Jaitley

"Black money has been a norm in India for seven decades, we want to confront it and create a new normal," Jaitley said

People's problems only for one or two quarters, says Arun Jaitley

The FM thanked Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for backing the Centre on demonetisation and the GST

Jaitley bats for latest tech for agriculture produce

Jaitley was speaking at his first pre-Budget consultative meeting with representatives of agriculture groups

FM Arun Jaitley questions global agencies

India continues to be ranked low, at 130th position, in terms of ease of doing business index

Arun Jaitley says GST needs to be implemented by next September

Jaitley added that the government was aiming to implement the new sales tax next April

Demonetisation: Jaitley says deposits under Rs 2.5 lakh exempt from taxes

He said only those with large amounts of undisclosed money will face consequences under existing laws

India, UK seek stronger trade ties, post Brexit

Arun Jaitley and UK Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox voiced concerns over the protectionist measures seen in some parts of the world recently

India impatient for growth, says Jaitley

The Narendra Modi government will step up reforms to attract more investment and fill up infrastructure deficit

Govt to push reforms to woo investment, plug infrastructure deficit: Jaitley

Unlike developing economies, voices seeking protectionism are almost absent as the economy expands, Jaitley said

Arun Jaitley calls upon banks to increase private sector investments

Jaitley calls upon the banking sector to support corporates to propel growth

1984 riots biggest example of destruction during Congress: Jaitley

He says, when history will be written, 1984 will be known 'vinash ka saal'

Jaitley lays foundation for administrative complex in AP

It will come up in Amaravati, across 950 acres area on the banks of Krishna River

India must rapidly urbanise over next two decades: Arun Jaitley

He said that over the next two decades, urban population will substantially increase from the current 31%

Management of water a challenge in urban India, says Arun Jaitley

The minister further said rapid urbanisation India is experiencing will make it a nerve-centre of growth

India to rapidly urbanise over next 20 years: Jaitley

Expecting a substantial increase in urban population, Jaitley said urban India could become the nerve centre of growth

Salaried taxpayers to get SMS alert on TDS

Arun Jaitley has launched the service. Central Board of Direct Taxes or CBDT will soon offer this facility on a monthly basis

Arun Jaitley calls on private sector to invest, cites low cost of capital

He said slowdown in several parts of the world has created a situation that a lot of foreign capital is coming into the country