PIYUSH GOYAL

India-US Trade Talks Hit Roadblock, Discussions Kept on Hold Till August: Report

India and the United States trade talks on negotiations ended on Friday without making major progress on a range of disputes over tariffs. The discussions were kept on hold until Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal visits Washington next month.

92 Members Participated in Discussion on Railways: Prahlad Joshi

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said 92 members had taken part in the marathon discussion on demands for grants of railways in the Lok Sabha.

No Proposal to Privatise Indian Railways,Says Piyush Goyal

There is no proposal to privatise Indian Railways, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday. The response of the Railway to a question on privatisation came against the backdrop of a proposal of the national transporter to give two trains to private operators.

Fake Mineral Water On Railway Stations And Trains: Railway Ministry Cracks Down On Spurious Water Bottle Vendors; 800 People Arrested, 48,860 Bottles Recovered

In a major crackdown on the sale of spurious mineral water bottles, raids were carried out at more than 300 places. Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said that over 800 people, including four managers of pantry cars, were arrested and 48,860 spurious mineral water bottles recovered.

Piyush Goyal Ends Silence on Bullet Train, Says '2022 Was Never a Deadline'

A day after Railways Minister Union Budget 2019, Piyush Goyal claimed that for the completion of bullet train project, 2022 was never a deadline and confirmed that it would be completed by only 2023.

Budget 2019: India to Ease Foreign Investment Rules to Catch Up With China, Announces FM Nirmala Sitharaman

In the first budget since Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a landslide in May, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said she wanted to boost foreign direct investment (FDI) in several sectors.

Nirmala Sitharaman Carries Red & Gold Bahi Khata, Breaks From ‘Briefcase’ Tradition

India’s first full-time Woman Finance Minister has introduced her own tradition prior to announcing the Budget 2019. Sitharaman is carrying the Budget 2019 papers in a traditional ‘Bahi Khata’ and broken away from her predecessors who carried briefcases in various colours.

Aviation Regulator Sends Notice to Spice Jet

Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Thursday issued show cause notice to Spice Jet after its aircraft skid off the runway.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to Present Union Budget Today

Newly appointed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will on Friday present the first budget of the second term of the Narendra Modi government.

Budget 2019 Expectations: Income Tax Changes Expected From Nirmala Sitharaman's Maiden Union Budget on July 5

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's pandora box to open in the Parliament in a few hours, Indian taxpayers have kept their fingers crossed expecting Income Tax rebates and more. Here's what market experts opine.

Income Tax Rules: Know Everything About Tax Saving Before Union Budget 2019

The Union Budget is set to make its way on July 5. With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and change of office bearers, taxpayers are keeping a close watch whether any new reforms would be announced under the Income Tax rules. Here’s how taxpayers can save under various sections.

Rail Budget 2019 Expectations: New Trains, Bullet Train Project, Change in Ticket Prices - Here's What Can be Expected As Nirmala Sitharaman Presents Maiden Budget on July 5

The Rail Budget 2019 will be presented on the same day as that of the Union Budget as the government scrapped the 92-year-old practice of presenting rail budgets and general budgets separately in September 2016. This year the Rail Budget is believed to pave way for the introduction of semi high-speed trains like Vande Bharat Express or Talgo-like trains on more routes.

Income Tax Rules: Know Everything About Tax Saving Under Sections 80C, 80TTA, 80TTB and Others Before Union Budget 2019

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gets ready to present the Union Budget 2019, here's the basic difference between all IT Sections and the amount a taxpayer can save under each section.

Education Budget 2019 Predictions: Middle-Class Seek Rise in Children Education Allowance As Nirmala Sitharaman Gets Ready for D-Day

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gets ready to present the Union Budget 2019, middle-class salaried people seek a rise in Children Education Allowance (CEA)

Indian Railways Jobs 2019: 50% of Over 9,000 Vacant Posts Reserved For Women, Says Piyush Goyal

Earlier on January 23 this year, Goyal had said that the Railways was in the process of recruiting four lakh people as 1.32 lakh seats were vacant and 1 lakh employees will retire in two years.

RRB Recruitment 2019-20: 50% Reservation For Women in Upcoming RPF Recruitments of Constables And Sub-Inspectors, Says Railways Minister Piyush Goyal

Railways Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday announced that the will be 50 per cent reservations of 9,000 vacancies that are coming up for the posts of Constables and Sub-Inspectors in the railways will be for women. The recruitment drive is expected to begin shortly.

Union Budget 2019 Predictions: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to Open Pandora Box on July 5; Here's What to Expect

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharama is all set to present Union Budget 2019 on July 5 and expectations are peaking. From professional taxes to healthcare, there will be lots to expect from the finance ministry this year. All eyes are set on Sitharaman’s team this budget season.

Piyush Goyal Holds Consultation Meeting with Representatives of E-commerce Firms

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a consultation meeting with representatives of e-commerce firms here.