Foreign Direct Investment

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

Capital, confidence and consumer trust: Insurance law changes a defining moment for the sector

As one of India’s leading life insurers, we at HDFC Life welcome this progressive legislation. It balances growth, governance, customer protection and ease of doing business, setting the stage for the next era of insurance transformation

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.

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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.