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India quickly needs to introduce labor reforms that can remove the 'missing middle problem' in the manufacturing sector, and raise productivity, said S Mahendra Dev, Chairman of EAC-PM said.

Centre moving quickly on deregulation norms to enhance ease of business for India Inc

Measures to improve ease of business include fast-tracking of a high-level committee on regulatory reforms, simplifying FDI rules and further decriminalisation of minor offences, it is learnt.

India may ease FDI norms for solar industry to attract Chinese investment, but tighten grip on IT, data

The rethink on Chinese investments into India comes at a time when the relationship between the two nations have seen a thaw in recent few weeks.

Government lays out action plan to boost FDI, make compliance easier

Regular engagements with global investors to address their concerns, further simplifying processes as well as easing compliances to boost inflows are part of the plan

ED files Rs 913-crore FEMA violation case against fintech Simpl

The company received foreign investment for technology-related products and services but used it for financial services without the approval of the government or the regulator, the ED has alleged

FinMin sees investor confidence sustaining in FY26 despite global headwinds

The ministry added that India remained the largest recipient of FDI inflows in the calendar year 2024 supported by robust new project announcements, particularly in the manufacturing sector such as in semiconductors and basic metals.

India moves a rung up to rank 15th among top FDI destinations in 2024

FDI though dips to $27.6 billion from $28.1 billion in 2023 despite a surge in greenfield project announcements, an UNCTAD report has said

World Bank flags drop in foreign investment to developing countries

"What we're seeing is a result of public policy," said World Bank chief economist Indermit Gill, noting that investment is falling while public debt is reaching new highs.

India can extend EV concessions to Chinese firms that pass stricter FDI test, says official

The comments come amid speculation that India may go slow on approving investments from China following its role in aiding Pakistan during the recent military conflict with India

No changes in FDI norms for banking sector, says RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra

The comments come after a section of media claimed that India was considering easing foreign ownership rules

RBI MPC Meeting: While net FDI moderated, gross FDI inflows rose sharply, says Sanjay Malhotra

In the past year, gross FDI into India surged by 14 percent, reaching $81 billion

Don’t get caught in the FDI ‘Net’. What data doesn't reveal about India’s investment appeal

During 2024-25, many foreign investors divested their Indian operations through initial public offerings (IPO), making significant returns on their investments in some of India’s trailblazing startups. Private equity and venture capital funds realised a total of US$26.7 billion in exits, representing a 7% year-on-year increase. Another central element in this focus is about the analytical markers, itself. It may be worthwhile to analyse FDI inflows as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) on a cross-country basis

Insurance Amendment Bill likely in monsoon session, composite licenses and nod for 100% FDI on cards

The Insurance Amendment Bill is expected to simplify the capital structures of companies by proposing key reforms including composite licenses and increasing the foreign direct investment (FDI) cap.

FDI flows could be impacted due to rising risk aversion, says CEA

V Anantha Nageswaran has said it is vital for India to sustain growth over the next few years as the world economy faces pressure

Axis Max Life aims to dial back ULIP exposure amid margin decline

Product mix shift, high ULIP sales, and new surrender norms impacted margins by 4 percent, said CFO Amrit Singh in an interaction

Insurance FDI: Guardrails being put in place to ensure investments, profits stay in India, says FM

The finance minister has said the government’s focus has not shifted from capital expenditure to consumption expenditure

Vault Matters | Why not 100% FDI in banking sector?

Recently, 100% Foreign Direct Investment in the insurance sector became a reality. With this, almost every sphere of financial services is eligible to tap foreign money to the fullest, except for banks, where caveats remain very high

Regulating online games with skill, chance and FDI considerations

A statistical framework that differentiates between games of skill and chance is a silver bullet for online games regulators

Negative spillover effect of Press Note 3 persists

Press Note 3 was introduced in 2020 to intensify scrutiny on FDI sourced from countries sharing a land border with India, which really means China. It did not define a key concept, ‘beneficial ownership’. The lack of clarity around what constitutes ‘beneficial ownership’ has created roadblocks for many private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) firms based out of Europe and USA.

Govt may ease rules on dividend repatriation, managerial appointments for foreign investors in insurance

"All those restrictions will be reviewed as part of the bill, which means we will bring it together as an amendment to the Insurance Act."

FM paves way for 100% FDI in insurance sector 

Known to be one of the longest standing requests of the insurance industry, this move creates room for increased participation from foreign players in India's insurance landscape. But the real tes

FM announces only one reform from new Insurance Bill, others left out

The other reforms, for reasons unknown to me, have been deferred, but will likely be introduced in the very near future, says Ex-IRDAI member

How will the insurance FDI hike in Budget 2025 benefit the sector?

The move may prompt a bigger number of foreign players to look at the Indian market

India must pull all stops wooing FDI and making itself more attractive, says Economic Survey 2025

At $42 billion, investment inflows in the first half of the fiscal were 26 percent higher than the year-ago period

DPIIT holds discussions with PEs, VCs, pension funds on ways to further promote FDI

The meeting was second in the line. Last week, the department held discussions with stakeholders, including law firms and industry chambers, on the matter.