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The rules will not apply to telecom operators, who are currently going through the liquidation process.

FDI in telecom: Would MSMEs benefit from Modi govt’s move to provide relief to telcos?

Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: In order to enhance domestic manufacturing, investments and export in the telecom and networking…

Updated: October 6, 2021 8:59 pm

FDI is important in India to become 5 trillion economy

Indian Economy: बिना एफडीआई 5 ट्रिलियन इकोनॉमी बनना संभव नहीं, जानिए क्या है निवेशकों का रूझान

40 प्रतिशत से ज्यादा उद्योगपतियों ने कहा कि वे भारत में अतिरिक्त या पहली बार निवेश करने की योजना बना…

Updated: September 20, 2021 1:32 pm

FDI Inflow in India : भारत में विदेशी निवेशकों का निवेश बढ़ा, एफडीआई की रफ्तार में दोगुनी तेजी

केंद्र के आंकड़ों के मुताबिक चालू वित्त वर्ष की पहली तिमाही के दौरान सबसे अधिक एफडीआई इक्विटी प्रवाह कर्नाटक में…

August 28, 2021 9:06 pm

The higher foreign investment limit in pension fund managers (PFMs) follows a Parliament nod in March to hike FDI limit in insurance business to 74% from 49%.

FDI limit in NPS fund managers hiked to 74%

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Act links the FDI ceiling in the sector to the same in…

Updated: July 16, 2021 11:50 pm

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Across the Aisle: We had wings, learned to fly, writes P Chidambaram

There was a political consensus on a State-controlled economy, monopoly or dominance of the public sector, import control, fixed exchange…

Updated: July 4, 2021 1:40 am

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74% FDI in insurance sector: Boost in insurance distribution, jobs creation; what it means for consumers

Our country’s parliament passed the Insurance Amendment Bill 2021 to increase the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the insurance…

June 26, 2021 1:11 pm

Gross FDI inflows jump 38% in April, FDI in equity surges by 60%

Gross FDI inflows had risen by 10% to touch an all-time-high of $81.7 billion in FY21, although the pace of…

Updated: June 24, 2021 12:40 am

Similarly, core imports rose 45% year-on-year and marginally from the level witnessed in July 2019. Brent crude oil prices jumped 74% in July from a year earlier.

Can FTAs be leveraged for FDI?

Once tariffs are eliminated, the markets of the FTA partners can be served from a single unified location. This allows…

Updated: June 24, 2021 1:05 am

Demand can also be revitalised through a time bound tax concession of interest rate subvention for home buyers, a LTC cash voucher scheme as done last year and extending the Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana till 31 March 2022, he said.

Govt has room for fiscal stimulus, says CII president Narendran

CII further urged for expansion in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) balance sheet to meet the demand exigencies of…

Updated: June 18, 2021 2:36 am

April-January data: Gross FDI inflows hits record $72 billion

Gross foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in India rose 15% year-on-year in the first ten months of this fiscal to…

April 6, 2021 1:03 am

E-tail’s doing well, wrap it in red-tape!

The draft e-commerce guidelines make little sense & will end up giving bureaucrats more control over the sector

Updated: March 22, 2021 12:13 am

The Insurance Amendment Bill, 2021, was cleared by the Cabinet last week and is in sync with a proposal in the Budget for FY22.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces Bill to facilitate hike in insurance FDI

Separately, responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, the minister said the government has no plan yet to launch…

Updated: March 16, 2021 12:18 am

FDI increases 40 percent in april to december 2020 says government

अप्रैल-दिसंबर 2020 में FDI 40% बढ़ा, 51.47 अरब डॉलर रहा आंकड़ा

देश में चालू वित्त वर्ष के पहले नौ महीने के दौरान FDI का आंकड़ा 40 फीसदी बढ़कर 51.47 अरब डॉलर…

March 4, 2021 8:21 pm

India has received USD 358.30 billion foreign direct investment in last 6 financial years: Som Parkash

Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Som Parkash informed the Lok Sabha that investment outreach activities are being carried…

February 3, 2021 10:25 pm

Union Budget 2021 a booster shot for insurance industry; FDI limit hiked to 74%

Union Budget 2021: The Hon’ble Finance Minister announced an increase in the foreign investment limit for insurance companies from 49%…

Updated: February 3, 2021 2:41 pm

Stressing the key role that a proposed development finance institution (DFI) will play in realising the government’s ambitious infrastructure creation goals, Bajaj said the DFI may have access to low-cost funds to keep its operations viable.

कोरोना महामारी के बावजूद विदेशी निवेशकों ने किया भारत का रुख, 2020 में FDI 13% बढ़ा

बीते साल के दौरान भारत के डिजिटल सेक्टर में एफडीआई को तगड़ा बूस्ट मिला है. जबकि, यूके, यूएस, रूस में…

Updated: January 25, 2021 12:37 pm

Over 1600 Indian companies received USD 1 bln FDI from China during Apr 2016-Mar 2020: Government data, rajya sabha, parliament monsoon session

1600 से ज्यादा भारतीय कंपनियों में लगा है चीन का 1 अरब डॉलर, राज्यसभा में सरकार का खुलासा

यह आंकड़ा मंगलवार को राज्यसभा में एक प्रश्न के लिखित उत्तर में दिया गया.

Updated: September 15, 2020 10:27 pm

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FDI into India may go into freefall in 2020; here’s what to hit foreign investment inflows

UNCTAD has warned that the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, lockdown measures, supply chain disruptions, and economic slowdown may hamper…

June 17, 2020 12:35 pm

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केमैन आइलैंड से भारत में तेजी से बढ़ रहा FDI, एक साल में तीन गुना बढ़ा निवेश; एक्सपर्ट क्यों जता रहे चिंता

DPIIT के अनुसार, वर्ष के दौरान केमैन आइलैंड से 3.7 अरब डॉलर का निवेश प्राप्त हुआ जो एक साल पहले…

Updated: June 9, 2020 6:59 pm

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FDI policy tweak may squeeze Chinese investments into MSMEs, startups

Credit and Finance for MSMEs: Considering the present scenario and aftermath of Covid-19 pandemic, availability of capital for both MSMEs…

Updated: April 22, 2020 12:18 pm

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Govt rushes in to check takeover of Indian companies after China scoops up HDFC stake; tweaks FDI rules

The government has rushed in to amend FDI policy to monitor and check investments into Indian companies from neighbouring countries…

Updated: April 18, 2020 6:09 pm

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Global firms in India may run out of cash as FDI investors shy away; these sectors may hit worst

During the first 9 months of the last fiscal, the FDI inflows amounted to USD 36.8 billion, the highest annual…

April 9, 2020 3:10 pm

Amazon vs CCI: FM Sitharaman says we respect court’s order to stay the probe

The Karnataka High Court had last week provided interim stay on the CCI investigation into the alleged unfair business practices…

February 17, 2020 6:03 pm

Future Generali eyes Rs 3,000 cr biz in 3 yrs: CEO

Riding high on the economic growth, Future Generali expects gross domestic product to expand at a higher rate which will…

June 12, 2016 1:09 pm

Government may tweak single brand retail policy for Apple, other tech giants for local sourcing

The government may give more time to overseas high-tech companies like Apple Inc to comply with the domestic sourcing norms…

June 10, 2016 7:38 pm

Farmers body supports ban on FDI in tobacco sector

FAIFA also welcomed a move by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) to ban FDI in tobacco sector,…

June 10, 2016 7:28 pm

FDI Commerce & Industry Ministry releases annual FDI compendium

With a view to provide a ready reckoner to foreign investors, the Commerce and Industry Ministry today came out with…

June 8, 2016 2:23 pm

Indian industry must meet global standards: Indian envoys

Indian industry must meet global quality standards and imbibe international societal values to compete in the world market, heads of…

June 3, 2016 5:34 pm

Letters to the editor

Central cabinet has approved the National Capital Goods Policy. Its plan for a three-fold increase of capital goods production to…

Updated: June 1, 2016 1:59 am

Danish companies keen to take part in Make in India

Indian ambasssador to Copenhagen Rajeev Shahare said Denmark has embarked on a number of steps to be ahead of the…

Updated: May 31, 2016 12:36 am

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Ease of doing business? US firms scared they need to know someone to invest in India says Nikki Haley

The Indian-American politician’s comments come at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the US for…

May 28, 2016 9:35 am

FDI up 16.5% to $2.46 bn in March

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into India increased by 16.5 per cent to $2.46 billion in March this year.

May 27, 2016 3:53 pm

Beyond IT/BPO, new jobs not being created: 2/3 of record FDI only in services

The challenge of job creation in India, specifically in the transition of the over half its workforce employed in agriculture,…

May 27, 2016 10:24 am

Cap on sales by vendor of e-tailer to be measured in value terms

‘An e-commerce entity will not permit more than 25% of the sales effected through its marketplace from one vendor or…

Updated: May 27, 2016 8:04 am

FDI in food processing may cross $1 bn in next 2 years: Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Foreign direct investment in the food processing sector is expected to cross USD 1 billion in the next two years,…

May 26, 2016 5:01 pm

Sale of non-edible farm items may not to be allowed under 100% FDI in marketing of food products

The government is unlikely to allow farm items that are not edible to be sold along with food products under…

Updated: May 20, 2016 7:03 am

Revised IPO guidelines soon for insurance firms: IRDAI

Revised IPO guidelines will be issued soon for insurers as some of them are keep to tap this route, regulator…

May 18, 2016 6:22 pm

India needs to modernise, reform to attract FDI: US official

India needs to modernise and reform its economic governance to expand trade and attract the kind of foreign direct investment…

May 18, 2016 11:50 am

Muted growth in rentals in Delhi-NCR in first half of 2016

Real Estate Bill: New era begins; law will ensure sectoral bodies equipped to deal with duties

The president has given his assent to the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. The Act seeks to introduce…

Updated: May 14, 2016 10:04 am

India received $40.82 billion FDI till December in FY16: Government

For 2014-15, FDI inflows were $44.29 billion, up 23 per cent as compared to the previous fiscal.

May 6, 2016 5:13 pm

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FDI during April-February jumps to $37.53 bn: Nirmala Sitharaman

The US had raised concerns over issuance of the licence by India. New Delhi had so far issued only one…

May 2, 2016 3:58 pm

Will evaluate opportunities in processed food retail: Walmart

With India allowing 100 per cent FDI in processed food retailing, US retail giant Walmart said it will evaluate opportunities…

April 27, 2016 10:55 pm

FDI up 37% after launch of ‘Make in India’

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country has increased 37 per cent after the launch of ‘Make in India’ programme…

April 27, 2016 4:34 pm

Govt committed to use TRIPS to protect domestic pharma: Nirmala Sitharaman

The reiteration came via a written reply in the Lok Sabha Minister of State (Independent Charge) in the Ministry of…

April 26, 2016 10:10 am

FDI inflows hit record high

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to India have scaled a record high, reports fe Bureau in New Delhi.

Updated: April 26, 2016 3:03 am

FDI up 44 per cent since June 2014: Nirmala Sitharaman

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country grew by 44 per cent to USD 63.16 billion during June 2014 to…

April 25, 2016 10:03 pm

Government likely to completely ban FDI in tobacco sector

The ban would eliminate the possibility of indirect flow of overseas funds to the tobacco sector, even through foreign technology…

April 25, 2016 5:11 pm

FDI in India reaches “highest ever” $51 billion in 11 months of FY16: DIPP

The Secretary the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) said that healthy business climate has been created in the…

April 25, 2016 2:16 pm

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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…

April 21, 2016 10:19 pm

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India less susceptible to external shocks, credit positive: Moody’s

Rising foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows and low commodity prices continue to narrow India’s external financing needs and mitigate the…

Updated: April 7, 2016 3:18 pm

No FDI in sectors that can put Indian jobs at peril: Nirmala Sitharaman

Government will not open up those sectors to FDI where it can put at ‘peril’ jobs of self-employed Indians, Commerce…

April 5, 2016 9:12 pm

FIPB clears 15 FDI proposals worth Rs 7,262 cr

Japanese insurer Nippon Life Insurance, Tata AIA and Aviva Life were among the 15 companies whose foreign direct investment proposals…

March 21, 2016 5:13 pm

GST will integrate Indian economy, help attract FDI: ADB’s Takehiko Nakao

ADB president Takehiko Nakao has pitched for roll out of the Goods and Services Tax saying that its introduction will…

March 14, 2016 3:28 pm

Real Estate Bill could encourage FDI inflows: Nomura

The Real Estate Bill can bring greater credibility to the sector through more transparency as well as accountability and could…

March 13, 2016 4:08 pm

Black money: RBI to share FDI-related information with IB, RAW

The Reserve Bank of India will share FDI-related information with country’s intelligence agencies — IB and RAW — to check…

March 7, 2016 4:08 pm

FDI in services sector up 85.5% in April-December

With the government taking steps to improve ease of doing business and attract foreign investment, FDI inflows into the services…

March 6, 2016 1:54 pm

Centre yet to decide on allowing FDI in ecommerce: DIPP

The Centre hasn’t yet decided on whether to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in the market place format of ecommerce,…

February 11, 2016 7:05 pm

FIPB clears 13 FDI proposals worth Rs 6,500 cr

The board cleared the proposal of ATC Asia Pacific Pte to acquire majority stake in Viom Networks involving Rs 5,900…

Updated: January 22, 2016 5:35 pm

Government’s taxation decision can’t be contested under Bilateral Investment Treaty: Finance Ministry

The new Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), which will be used as a model for negotiating and renegotiating investment pacts with…

Updated: January 15, 2016 5:00 pm

FIPB clears 5 FDI proposals worth Rs 6,050 cr; Cadila Healthcare gets nod

Government today approved five foreign investment proposals involving an inflow of Rs 6,050 crore including a Rs 5,000-crore plan of…

January 14, 2016 2:02 pm

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