Ministry of Finance (India)

Ministry of Finance
Branch of Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Agency overview
Formed29 October 1946 (1946-10-29)
JurisdictionGovernment of India
HeadquartersKartavya Bhavan-01
Janpath, New Delhi
Minister responsible
Deputy Ministers responsible
Agency executives
Child agencies
Key documents
Websitehttps://services.india.gov.in/service/ministry_services?ln=en&cmd_id=1126

The Ministry of Finance (IAST: Vitta Mantrālaya) is a ministry of the Government of India concerned with the economy of India, serving as the Treasury of India. In particular, it concerns itself with taxation, financial legislation, financial institutions, capital markets, currency regulation, banking service, centre and state finances, and the Union Budget.

The Ministry of Finance is the apex controlling authority of four central civil services namely Indian Revenue Service, Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Indian Economic Service and Indian Civil Accounts Service. It is also the apex controlling authority of one of the central commerce services namely Indian Cost and Management Accounts Service.