Money will be earmarked for the social sector - especially rural districts that house three-fifths of voters
Rupee and bonds weakened on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve signalled it may increase its policy rates at the next meeting in December.
Critics say the crackdown is to muzzle dissent and Rijiju's actions could lead to less foreign aid for projects that fight child marriage, provide clean water in slums and feed pregnant women.
Western businesses and diplomats in Delhi privately say Modi's reputation as a man of action has been hurt by setbacks on economic reform.
The government has given up plans to reconvene a parliament session to secure approval for a common goods and services tax.
Addressing a business conference, Jaitley said it was important to stay on the path of reform and build momentum to achieve higher economic growth.
GST is the biggest revenue shake-up since independence
The proposed changes making it easier for government and businesses to buy farm land are now likely to be implemented by states, not by the central government
RBI governor does not want to move in haste for achieving financial inclusion.
Rajan also said weak results from India's corporate suggested final demand is yet to pick up strongly.
Analysts expect the Reserve bank to cut rates in next monetary policy.
The new bond was changing hands at 7.72 per cent.
'Both IIP and CPI inflation numbers are showing a huge disconnect from the leading indicators.'
The size of bilateral trade is only $6 billion a year.
Sahoo panel suggests India must ease global borrwoging norms for corporate houses.
The RBI targets inflation at 6 percent by January 2016 and 4 percent for 2017/18.
Offshore rupee debt was likely to attract good demand
India builds up record FX after Fed hints rate hike in future.
The Budget loosened the reins on public spending to drive growth.
Modi's government sees itself in a sweet spot with spare cash.
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