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  • China market access remains slow; balancing imports, make in India key to narrowing trade deficit, says FM Sitharaman

    On the central government weighing possible changes to Press Note 3 to spur investments, Sitharaman said discussions on this have taken place.

  • Economic Survey proposes task force to engage global firms, boost FDI, offset tariff impact

    Efforts to improve the investment environment by simplifying processes and procedures to attract FDI will also need to be kept up, the survey has said

  • WEF 2026: Bajaj General Insurance resolves 95% of customer grievances with Gen AI, says CEO Tapan Singhel

    He also emphasised the critical need for constant training to counter the tendency of AIs to "hallucinate"

  • India likely to ease China curbs on investment, procurement as policy rethink gains steam

    Senior govt source says foreign capital should be judged on economic impact; industry calls for calibrated sector-specific flexibility

  • FDI inflows rise to $51 billion in last six months as govt links manufacturing push with startups

    According to the government data, India recorded provisional FDI inflows of about $26.61 billion during April–June 2025, up 17% year-on-year.

  • HDFC Life sees VNB margins normalising by FY27 as near-term pressures ease: MD & CEO Vibha Padalkar

    During an exclusive email interaction with Moneycontrol, the MD and CEO said she said the company is taking a calibrated approach alongside industry-wide discussions with distributors, while focusing beyond cost optimisation to improve profitability

  • Big deal: 2025 a record year for M&A in insurance sector amid rising foreign investment

    From marquee exits by foreign insurers to private equity investments in distribution and broking firms, the sector is rapidly evolving

  • India-Oman CEPA grants 100% FDI to Indian firms in key services, paves way for social security talks

    Both sides have agreed to hold future discussions on social security coordination once Oman’s contributory social security system is implemented, reflecting a forward-looking approach to facilitating labour mobility and worker protection.

  • Cabinet approves Atomic Energy Bill, paving way for private participation in nuclear power sector

    The SHANTI Bill opens the nuclear sector to private players across generation, mining, exploration, and even foreign direct investment for the first time.

  • Composite licensing still on hold even as govt approves 100% FDI in insurance

    Other major reforms proposed in the Insurance Amendment Bill, including composite licences, lower minimum capital requirements for certain categories, and easier entry norms for specialised players, have not been taken up

  • India pushing for FDI-linked FTAs to attract global investors, says Commerce Secy Rajesh Agrawal

    Rupee weakness isn’t a concern for exporters, but October’s wider trade gap was driven by a spike in precious metals imports, said Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal.

  • China FDI may get easier in electronics & consumer durables; Cabinet draft note prepared: Sources

    A draft Cabinet note has been finalized, and comments have been sought from all relevant ministries.

  • NITI Aayog panel suggests rolling back China FDI restrictions: Report

    The move could potentially reshape India's policy approach toward investments from China

  • Govt working to boost investment in India, boost FDI and FII: Piyush Goyal

    Goyal says “good news” on an India–US trade deal will come once the agreement is fair and balanced, saying ties remain strong and strategic despite differing paces across issues.

  • Andhra Pradesh’s big investment push comes after six years of weak FDI inflows

    The state drew just $1.27 billion since 2019, far behind its southern peers

  • Mahindra-Manulife to invest Rs 7,200 crore in life insurance JV, eyes Rs 30,000-crore valuation

    The JV’s valuation potential is projected at Rs 18,000–30,000 crore over the next decade, with the venture expected to be accretive to Mahindra Finance’s return on assets

  • MC Interview | Trump tariff impact not so much on growth but on jobs: EAC-PM Chairman

    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

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