Foreign direct investment

Foreign direct investment zooms 60% to $4.68 billion in November

With the government taking steps to improve ease of doing business and relax regulations, foreign direct investment into the country surged by 60 percent to USD 4.68 billion in November 2016.

Feb 08, 2017, 16:35 PM IST

FDI up 27% at $27.82 billion in Apr-Oct this fiscal

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country grew by over 27 percent to USD 27.82 billion during April-October this fiscal.

Jan 04, 2017, 15:21 PM IST

Govt mulls aligning flying operator norms with FDI policy

The sector is faced with an odd situation wherein a foreign investor, excluding overseas airlines, can acquire up to 100 percent stake in a local carrier but not seek a scheduled operator's permit. The permit can only be given to a company which has substantial ownership and effective control in the hands of Indian nationals.

Oct 31, 2016, 21:54 PM IST

Govt considering further FDI relaxation in select sectors

Government is considering further relaxing foreign direct investment (FDI) norms in several areas, including trading, with an eye on more inflows.

Oct 28, 2016, 14:16 PM IST

Need to revive arbitral centres to win investor confidence: Arun Jaitley

Pitching for making India an important commercial arbitral centre, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said efforts are being made to revive the arbitration centres in Mumbai and national capital with a view to expedite contractual dispute resolution at lesser cost.

Oct 21, 2016, 23:04 PM IST

FDI increase needs to translate into jobs: Nirmala Sitharaman

Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday lauded the increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) in India but said it will be meaningful only when it translates into increased job creation.

Oct 06, 2016, 17:38 PM IST

Government clears 11 FDI proposals worth Rs 2,325 crore

An inter-ministerial panel today approved 11 proposals entailing foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow of over Rs 2,300 crore.

Sep 26, 2016, 19:05 PM IST

China foreign expenditure tops inward investment for 1st time

China invested more money abroad last year than foreign firms piled into the country, data showed today, a first for the world's second largest economy as Beijing looks overseas as part of its drive to transform its economic growth model.

Sep 22, 2016, 13:36 PM IST

Cabinet liberalises FDI norms for NBFC sector

Expanding the list of NBFCs which can attract FDI, the Cabinet Wednesday permitted foreign investment through automatic route in "other financial services", if they are under regulators like RBI and SEBI.

Aug 10, 2016, 20:51 PM IST

Govt to set up committee to review e-commerce rules

The government has decided to set up a committee to look into all issues including foreign direct investment norms pertaining to the fast growing e-commerce industry in the country.

Aug 10, 2016, 11:01 AM IST

India receives $5.34 billion FDI in April-May

India received USD 5.34 billion foreign direct investment in the first two months of the current financial year, Parliament was informed Friday.

Jul 22, 2016, 16:22 PM IST

Govt against raising FDI cap in newspapers, periodicals

The Centre has decided not to raise the foreign direct investment limit on newspapers and periodicals to 49 percent from 26 percent.

Jul 20, 2016, 14:15 PM IST

Govt to announce hybrid instruments for FDI next month

Government is likely to come out with a list of hybrid instruments next month which Indian companies will be able to issue for raising foreign direct investment (FDI).

Jun 28, 2016, 15:50 PM IST

Modi government's big FDI reforms push: What has changed!

India on Monday announced sweeping reforms to rules on foreign direct investment (FDI), opening up its defence and civil aviation sectors to complete outside ownership.

Jun 20, 2016, 22:15 PM IST

Govt approves 100% FDI in Defence, Civil Aviation & Pharma

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Jun 20, 2016, 21:21 PM IST

Rexit fears: Rupee hits 2-week low of 67.31, down 23 paise

The rupee Monday ended lower by 23 paise to close at an over two-week low of 67.31 against the US currency on heavy bouts of dollar demand amid uncertainty in the wake of RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan's decision against pursuing a second stint.

Jun 20, 2016, 18:41 PM IST

FDI up to 74% in brownfield pharma under automatic route

The government today allowed up to 74 percent foreign direct investment in the existing pharmaceutical companies through automatic route, with an aim to promote the sector.

Jun 20, 2016, 17:33 PM IST

Government permits 100% FDI in airlines

Foreign investors, barring overseas airlines, can now have up to 100 percent stake in local carriers, the government Monday said unveiling significant reforms.

Jun 20, 2016, 17:14 PM IST

Sensex rebounds 241 points on FDI norms, easing Brexit fears

Recovering from its early morning plunge, BSE Sensex Monday soared 241 points as the government unleashed a new wave of FDI reforms and Brexit worries eased while hectic buying by institutions and talking-up by influential marketmen helped counter Rexit jitters.

Jun 20, 2016, 16:57 PM IST