Minister of State for Finance

DNA: MoS for Finance Anurag Thakur speaks on Union Budget 2021

In this segment of DNA with Sudhir Chaudhary, know what Anurag Thakur, Minister of State for Finance, said on Union Budget 2021, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday morning. DNA, which is highly popular among millions of TV viewers worldwide for its accurate, unbiased and in-depth reporting of issues of utmost concerns to the country, is hosted by Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary.

Feb 01, 2021, 22:14 PM IST

Rs 81,043 cr GST compensation released to states for Apr-Sep: Anurag Thakur

For 2019-20, the amount targeted to be collected from cess in GST was Rs 1.09 lakh crore.

Feb 11, 2020, 19:21 PM IST

A Dialogue with JC: Modi govt has operationalised 33 new airports in last one year, says Jayant Sinha

Speaking on his ministry's latest achievement UDAN, Minister of State for Aviation Jayant Sinha in an exclusive conversation with Zee Media's Executive Director and CEO regional channels Jagdeesh Chandra informed that five aviation companies have joined the scheme and more flights would be added in routes with the increase in demand.

May 15, 2017, 17:47 PM IST

Demonetisation will reduce rich-poor divide: MoS Arjun Ram Meghwal

New Delhi: Demonetisation will lead to narrowing of the divide between the rich and the poor, Minister of State for Finance Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Monday.

Mar 20, 2017, 18:13 PM IST

'Early Budget presentation is likely to accelerate implementation of public projects'

Government today said the early presentation of Budget will accelerate implementation of public schemes and the date would be finalised after taking into account the schedule for state elections.

Dec 02, 2016, 15:36 PM IST

Opposition anxious courtesy nation's support to demonetisation: MoS Finance Meghwal

This has come as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) earlier on Saturday issued a whip to its party`s Rajya Sabha members, asking them to be present in the House for three days starting today. Both the Houses of Parliament were earlier on Friday adjourned following furore over the Centre`s move to scrap Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 currency notes.

Nov 21, 2016, 12:10 PM IST

India's GDP to grow 8% his fiscal: Arjun Ram Meghwal

Country's economy will grow 8 per cent this fiscal while agricultural growth is expected to be over 4 per cent, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said Sunday.

Oct 23, 2016, 22:45 PM IST

Investigative agencies have ability to find money trail: Jayant Sinha

 Amid controversy over alleged corruption in Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal, Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha today said investigators have the ability to find the money trail and the government will pursue the matter for citizens' benefit.

Apr 30, 2016, 15:18 PM IST

India pips China as top FDI destination in 2015: Report

India has replaced China as top destination for foreign direct investment by attracting USD 63 billion worth FDI projects in 2015

Apr 21, 2016, 22:03 PM IST

No silver bullet, government working on rate transmission: Jayant Sinha

Government is looking at ways to ensure transmission of monetary action on the ground as there is no silver bullet that can deal with the rate cut issue, Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha today said.

Apr 05, 2016, 16:06 PM IST

Jaitley to meet economists on Saturday ahead of Budget

 In an unprecedented move, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has called a meeting with economists just two days before he presents Union Budget for 2016-17 on Monday.

Feb 25, 2016, 11:52 AM IST

Exclusive chat with Jayant Sinha, Minister Of State For Finance

Exclusive interview with Minister of State Jayant Sinha 

Jan 11, 2016, 16:52 PM IST

Jayant Sinha pitches for lower rates, making exports more competitive

He also stressed on the need to make the Indian exports more competitive by bringing down the cost of capital as also the cost of manufacturing.

Sep 13, 2015, 13:16 PM IST

Govt signals retreat over plans to clip RBI wings

The draft legislation, published on Thursday for public comments, calls for creation of a rate-setting panel, and permits the government to appoint more than half of its members.

Jul 27, 2015, 16:06 PM IST

India for equal say among nations on global tax norms

"Greater information exchange is good, but not a substitute for genuine and equitable multilateralism in deciding global norms and standards on taxation.

Jul 15, 2015, 22:00 PM IST

India has 'robust' macroeconomic foundation for growth: Jayant Sinha

The country, Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha said, is prepared to deal with the aftermath of the Greek crisis.

Jul 01, 2015, 17:07 PM IST

No plans to introduce Rs 15 currency notes: Government

Commercial production from the new lines is expected to commence by the end of 2015.

May 08, 2015, 16:13 PM IST

Siddharth Jhawar appointed OSD to MoS Finance

Siddharth Jhawar has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha.

Apr 10, 2015, 22:31 PM IST

Income tax refunds of Rs 1.19 lakh cr pending in last 3 years

The pending amount for current fiscal so far is Rs 68,032.21 crore; Rs 43,963.42 crore in 2013-14 and Rs 7,968.51 crore in 2012-13.

Mar 10, 2015, 16:18 PM IST

No plans to withdraw LPG subsidy to well off people: Jayant Sinha

"As on February 23, 2015, approximately 1.46 lakh consumers have voluntarily given up LPG subsidy on their domestic LPG connections," Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha said in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.

Mar 10, 2015, 16:16 PM IST