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  • Gross FDI rises 5% in April-May but net inflows slip on $0.8 billion outflow

    Gross FDI rises 5% in April-May but net inflows slip on $0.8 billion outflow

    Foreign portfolio investment inflows into emerging market economies remained strong in May and June, amid improved global risk sentiment

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

    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

    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

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

    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.

  • India plans stricter rules for companies with foreign ownership: Report

    India plans stricter rules for companies with foreign ownership: Report

    The changes would redefine how India views foreign-owned companies, whether directly or indirectly, making them subject to foreign direct investment (FDI) regulations when it comes to share transfers or restructurings

  • Why is the Indian government selectively approving Chinese technology JVs?

    Why is the Indian government selectively approving Chinese technology JVs?

    India has so far given its go-ahead to several joint venture deals involving Chinese entities, including Huaqin and Transsion Technology.

  • FM paves way for 100% FDI in insurance sector 

    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

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

    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.

  • India attracted $42.1 billion FDI in H1FY25, gross inflow since April 2000 reaches $1 trillion

    India attracted $42.1 billion FDI in H1FY25, gross inflow since April 2000 reaches $1 trillion

    The FDI surge reflects India’s growing appeal as a global investment destination, said Commerce Ministry.

  • This country continues to be largest source of FDI in India

    This country continues to be largest source of FDI in India

    Non-financial companies accounted for nearly 90 per cent of the FDI equity at face value, the RBI said

  • Maharashtra secures 52.46% of India's FDI in Q1 FY24-25, surpasses all states combined: Fadnavis

    Maharashtra secures 52.46% of India's FDI in Q1 FY24-25, surpasses all states combined: Fadnavis

    According to Fadnavis, Maharashtra has consistently ranked No. 1 in FDI for the past two years and has once again outperformed all other states.

  • Government amends Foreign Exchange Management rules to simplify FDI and overseas investment

    Government amends Foreign Exchange Management rules to simplify FDI and overseas investment

    One of the most significant amendments simplifies the rules for cross-border share swaps, allowing Indian companies to issue or transfer equity instruments in exchange for foreign company equity instruments.

  • FM proposes to simplify FDI, overseas investment rules

    FM proposes to simplify FDI, overseas investment rules

    Currently, Indian rupee is trading at 83.6313 against the US dollar.

  • India must strike right balance in goods and capital imports from China: Economic Survey 2023-24

    India must strike right balance in goods and capital imports from China: Economic Survey 2023-24

    India slipped seven ranks to 15 in the World Investment Ranking in 2023

  • India’s e-commerce policy likely to be on backburner amid sluggish FDI inflows

    India’s e-commerce policy likely to be on backburner amid sluggish FDI inflows

    Latest data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade revealed that India’s net FDI inflows contracted 3.5 percent year-on-year in FY24 to $44.42 billion, the lowest in five years.

  • Centre may review FDI cap in defence, insurance sectors: Report

    Centre may review FDI cap in defence, insurance sectors: Report

    The total FDI -- which includes equity inflows, reinvested earnings and other capital -- declined marginally by one percent to $70.95 billion during 2023-24 from $71.35 billion in 2022-23, data from Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) showed.

  • Govt notifies liberalised FDI norms for space sector to boost foreign investment

    Govt notifies liberalised FDI norms for space sector to boost foreign investment

    Amendment made in the FDI policy for space sector through a gazette notification dated April 16, 2024, prescribes liberalized entry route and provides clarity for FDI in satellites, launch vehicles and associated systems or subsystems, creation of spaceports for launching and receiving Spacecraft and manufacturing of space-related components and systems.

  • Space sector to see FDI policy in place soon, says IN-SPACe chief Goenka

    Space sector to see FDI policy in place soon, says IN-SPACe chief Goenka

    Pawan Kumar Goenka, the chairperson for India’s space regulator Indian Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), expects more than $110 million investment in India's space startups in 2023

  • Digantara's $10 million fundraise highlights the need for FDI in space sector

    Digantara's $10 million fundraise highlights the need for FDI in space sector

    In addition to reassuring investors with the help of IN-SPACe that the modified FDI policy in the space sector would soon be approved, Digantara also had to make some structural changes to its Indian operations in order to make this investment happen

  • ‘Final approval’ awaited for National Space Policy and FDI in the space sector: Union minister

    ‘Final approval’ awaited for National Space Policy and FDI in the space sector: Union minister

    Minister of Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said that exports in the space sector in FY 2021-22 stood at Rs 174.90 crore, while imports were at Rs 2,114 crore.

  • Economic Survey 2023: FDI into manufacturing slows in first half of FY23

    Economic Survey 2023: FDI into manufacturing slows in first half of FY23

    FDI into manufacturing slows in first half of FY23

  • Sixth round of India-UK FTA talks to begin from Monday

    Sixth round of India-UK FTA talks to begin from Monday

    The bilateral trade between the two countries increased to $17.5 billion in 2021-22 compared to $13.2 billion in 2020-21. India’s exports stood at $10.5 billion in 2021-22, while imports were $7 billion.

  • FDI equity inflows dip 6% during April-June to USD 16.59 billion: DPIIT

    FDI equity inflows dip 6% during April-June to USD 16.59 billion: DPIIT

    The total FDI inflows (which includes equity inflows, re-invested earnings and other capital) aggregated at USD 22.34 billion during the first three months of the current fiscal year as against USD 22.52 billion in the year-ago period.

  • Chinese automakers face stumbling blocks in Indian market

    Chinese automakers face stumbling blocks in Indian market

    The $5 billion in stuck foreign direct investment proposals include those from Great Wall Motors for $1 billion (Rs. 7,800 crore) and from Changan Automobile for $500 million. Haima Automotive's dream of entering the Indian automobile market is also on hold.

  • 853 FDI proposals disposed of in 5 years through FIFP

    853 FDI proposals disposed of in 5 years through FIFP

    The Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal (FIFP) was developed after the abolition of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) in May 2017.

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