When FM Arun Jaitley rang the closing bell at New York Stock Exchange

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on June 17, 2015 and also toured the trading floor of the world's largest stock exchange. Jaitley rang the customary closing bell at the NYSE at the close of trading day at 4 PM. The FM began his 10-day trip to the US on June 17.

Before ringing the bell, Jaitley met senior officials of the stock exchange and toured the trading floor where the Indian tricolor was displayed at various TV screens.

The business delegation accompanying the Finance Minister includes HSBC India Chairman Naina Lal Kidwai and JK Paper Vice Chairman and Managing Director Harsh Pati Singhania.

Jaitley is accompanied by a high-level business delegation from India that included Ambuja Neotia Group Chairman Harshavardhan Neotia, Apollo Tyres Chairman Onkar Kanwar, Bharti Enterprises Vice Chairman and Managing Director Rajan Bharti Mittal and Bharat Hotels Chairperson and Managing Director Jyotsna Suri.