Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

India's rupee slide: Why strong fundamentals are losing to capital outflows and global headwinds. (Image Source: Canva)

Why the rupee is falling — And what it means for you

The Indian Rupee (INR) has weakened significantly in 2025, not due to poor economic fundamentals (which remain strong), but primarily…

October 31, 2025 05:25 IST

India is planning to allow direct foreign investment in state-run banks of up to 49%

49% foreign investment in public sector banks soon? Centre mulls doubling the cap

India is considering allowing up to 49% foreign ownership in state-run banks, more than double the current limit of 20%.…

Updated: October 27, 2025 17:29 IST

NITI Aayog Proposes Presumptive Tax Regime to Streamline FDI and Resolve Decade-Long Tax Disputes.

Niti Aayog proposes wider presumptive tax to boost FDI

A NITI Aayog working paper has proposed an optional presumptive taxation regime with sector-specific benchmarks (e.g., 5% to 20% profit…

October 3, 2025 20:42 IST

RBI Unveils Liberalized ECB Framework. (Image Source: Reuters)

RBI proposes to ease foreign fundraising for firms

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) proposed a major overhaul of the External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) framework, scrapping cost caps…

October 3, 2025 19:33 IST

Why foreign investors are missing out on India’s growth story. (Image Source: Gemini)

The great India under-weight: How global investors are missing out on the world’s best growth story.

Despite India’s strong market performance, foreign investment in Indian equities has declined. This article explores why global investors are under-allocating…

September 25, 2025 05:25 IST

Renewable Energy, RE, foreign direct investments, loans, FDI

Global tie-ups soon to push geo-thermal energy: Govt

India is advancing geothermal energy with global collaborations from the US, Norway, and Iceland. Backed by a new national policy,…

September 17, 2025 21:45 IST

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EXCLUSIVE | Industry wanted demand visibility, they should invest now: Finance Minister Sitharaman

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman urges India Inc to shed its demand concerns and invest, as sweeping GST cuts promise a…

Updated: September 7, 2025 21:57 IST

foreign direct investment, FDI, economy, investment, Piyush Goyal

Approval mechanism for FDI from China may be eased

India may ease approval rules for Chinese FDI as relations with Beijing improve. Commerce minister Piyush Goyal hinted that the…

September 2, 2025 20:26 IST

gross domestic product, GDP, foreign direct investment, FDI

Current account back in deficit, 0.2% in Q1

India’s current account slipped into a $2.4 bn deficit (0.2% of GDP) in Q1 FY26, reversing the Q4 surplus. A…

September 1, 2025 22:24 IST

Govt may relax Press Note 3 to allow Chinese FDI in non-strategic sectors amid US tariff heat

Govt may relax Press Note 3 to allow Chinese FDI in select sectors: Report

India is considering easing Press Note 3 norms to allow Chinese investments in select non-strategic sectors. The move comes after…

August 28, 2025 15:26 IST

Ministry of External Affairs, investments, Bharti Airtel, Larsen & Toubro

Govt pushes India Inc to increase global footprint, offers diplomatic backing for expansion

The government is urging India Inc to expand globally by setting up permanent establishments abroad. With outbound investments up 75%…

Updated: August 17, 2025 21:57 IST

foreign direct investment, FDI, GDP, investment, infrastructure

A big beautiful rating upgrade

S&P lift for India could be the lynchpin its Aatmanirbhar Bharat quest.

August 15, 2025 01:00 IST

RBI opens door for foreign investors to use Rupee Vostro Surplus for govt securities

The holders of Vostro accounts can invest in Indian government debt without registering as foreign portfolio investors, as overseas investors…

Updated: August 12, 2025 20:03 IST

Ajay Seth, incoming chairperson, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India. (Image Source: Twitter)

NewsPoint: Ajay Seth: With an eye for detail

Given his vast experience in the financial sector, Seth’s tenure in IRDAI will likely set the bar a notch higher.

July 24, 2025 21:18 IST

GST, PLI scheme, Make In India, FDI, Foreign Direct Investments

Foreign investors fleeing India is not what you think

Despite headlines about foreign investor outflows, India’s low net FDI in FY25 is largely due to outbound investments and exits—not…

July 22, 2025 05:00 IST

GDP, Private Banks, Wealth Managers, market, funds, foreign investors

Foreign Investors are under invested in India by a trillion dollars

Foreign investors hold less than 1% of their global portfolios in Indian public equities, despite India comprising ~4% of global…

Updated: July 18, 2025 15:20 IST

India's Outbound Investments Surge to $29.2 Billion in FY25, Net FDI Flat. (Image Source: Getty Images)

Underlying weakness may be behind surge in outbound FDI

India’s outbound investments jumped 75% to $29.2 billion in FY25, while foreign firms repatriated a significant $51 billion, resulting in…

Updated: June 2, 2025 09:20 IST

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States’ capex likely grew 10% in April-October

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