DIPP notifies easing of FDI policy in several sectors
The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion on Tuesday notified the recent liberalisation of FDI policy in several sectors including defence, retail and construction development sector.
Nov 24, 2015, 14:37 PM IST
Govt raises FDI cap in news channels to 49%
There is no change in foreign investment caps for the print media.
Nov 10, 2015, 21:47 PM IST
DIPP working on aligning FDI policy with NIC code
All the economic activities are classified as per the NIC Code.
Nov 10, 2015, 00:17 AM IST
Govt notifies composite cap for foreign investment
Sectors like insurance, pension, retail and pharmaceuticals will benefit from introduction of composite cap in the FDI policy which came into effect from Thursday.
Jul 30, 2015, 19:50 PM IST
'Composite cap on FDI to remove confusion among investors'
Introduction of the composite cap concept in the FDI policy will remove confusion among investors with regard to multiple limits on various categories of overseas investments such as FII, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Friday said.
Jul 17, 2015, 16:40 PM IST
Composite cap on FDI creates confusion over FII limit in banks
Government's decision to introduce composite caps on foreign investment has led to confusion among bankers who say overseas portfolio investments can now go up to 74 percent as against the current ceiling of 49 percent.
Jul 16, 2015, 21:56 PM IST
Cabinet to decide on composite foreign investment caps tomorrow
Seeking to streamline the foreign investment regime, the Union Cabinet is expected to take a decision Wednesday on introducing a composite cap which will include FDI, FII and other instruments in various sectors.
Jul 15, 2015, 19:57 PM IST
Services should not be part of e-commerce definition: Assocham
Services should not be a part of the definition of e-commerce since FDI is already permitted in the sector, industry body Assocham has suggested the Commerce and Industry Ministry.
Jul 14, 2015, 21:37 PM IST
India will do better on ease of doing biz this year: CII
According to CII, the last 12 months have witnessed the drafting of new policies with respect to capital goods, chemicals, steel and textiles which are currently in various stages of finalisation.
May 31, 2015, 12:07 PM IST
Govt will consider repealing 51% FDI policy for retail
Government will consider repealing the 51 percent FDI policy in multi-brand retail, while no proposal would be entertained for opening supermarkets in India by foreign players, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.
May 21, 2015, 22:42 PM IST
Cabinet approves FDI policy on investments by NRIs, PIOs and OCIs
The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved amendments to FDI policy on investments by NRIs, PIOs and OCIs for greater forex remittances.
May 21, 2015, 18:54 PM IST
No change in stand on retail FDI, says Commerce Minister
Traders body CAIT has also criticised the central government for retaining the retail FDI policy.
May 14, 2015, 18:23 PM IST
Retail body pitches for level-playing field on FDI
The Retailers Association of India (RAI) on Thursday railed against the government's invitation for stakeholders' consultation meeting on FDI policy in e-commerce.
May 14, 2015, 13:49 PM IST
Govt calls stakeholder meeting on e-commerce FDI policy today
The government will hold a meeting of all the stakeholders including industry chambers CII and Ficci on Thursday on foreign direct investment in e-commerce retailing.
May 14, 2015, 10:05 AM IST
Govt calls stakeholder meeting on e-commerce FDI policy tomorrow
Major domestic e-commerce companies such as Flipkart and Snapdeal may also be present in the meeting.
May 13, 2015, 12:53 PM IST
RBI allows FIIs to buy shares in South Indian Bank
Reserve Bank has allowed foreign investors to buy further shares in South Indian Bank as foreign investment in the bank has gone below the prescribed limit.
Feb 24, 2015, 21:37 PM IST
DIPP holds stakeholders' consultation meet on FDI policy
The DIPP on Thursday held a stakeholders' consultation meet with representatives from industry chambers and law firms on the next edition of its consolidated FDI policy document.
Feb 12, 2015, 21:33 PM IST
Govt aligns FDI policy with national industrialisation code
With a view to improve the ease of doing business, the government has aligned the foreign direct investment policy with the upgraded National Industrial Classification (NIC) Code.
Jan 05, 2015, 22:34 PM IST
Next edition of consolidated FDI policy to come out on Mar 31
The Commerce and Industry Ministry plans to release the next edition of its consolidated FDI policy document on March 31, incorporating all the changes made over the past year.
Jan 02, 2015, 16:01 PM IST
CAIT to CMs: States losing revenue, frame rules for e-tailers
Alleging that states are losing revenue due to online retail business, traders body CAIT has asked Chief Ministers to frame rules and regulations for e-tailers.
Dec 25, 2014, 19:22 PM IST
