Foreign direct investment

NITI Aayog concerned over total FDI ban in tobacco sector

The proposal to completely ban foreign direct investment (FDI) in the tobacco sector has run into rough weather as NITI Aayog has raised certain issues on the plan.

Jun 09, 2016, 20:11 PM IST

FIIs may not abandon India due to tax treaty changes: Centrum

New Delhi: FIIs are unlikely to abandon India due to the tax treaty revision with Mauritius and foreign investment flow can actually increase for a few months as investors may take tax advantage by investing more before March 31, 2017 deadline, says a report.

Jun 03, 2016, 16:49 PM IST

Growth recovery in India becoming more broad-based: Morgan

Growth recovery in Indian economy is becoming more 'broad-based' with rise in public sector capital expenditure and foreign direct investment, says a Morgan Stanley report.

May 18, 2016, 16:18 PM IST

India received $40.82 billion FDI till Dec in FY16

For 2014-15, FDI inflows were USD 44.29 billion, up 23 percent as compared to the previous fiscal.

May 06, 2016, 17:24 PM IST

India's investments into UK more than doubled in 2015

India's investments in the UK zoomed nearly 65 per cent in 2015, establishing it as the third largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Britain after the US and France.

Apr 29, 2016, 23:12 PM IST

FDI up 37% after launch of 'Make in India'

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country has increased 37 percent after the launch of 'Make in India' programme till February this year, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

Apr 27, 2016, 17:52 PM IST

FDI in India reaches record $51 bn in 11 months of FY16

Foreign Direct Investment into India touched the "highest ever" mark of USD 51 billion during the April-February period of last fiscal ended March 31, DIPP Secretary Ramesh Abhishek said today.

Apr 25, 2016, 14:54 PM IST

FDI inflows up 37% to $39.32 billion in 2015

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country increased by 37 per cent to USD 39.32 billion during 2015

Apr 17, 2016, 16:38 PM IST

India gets $42 billion FDI during April-February: RBI

Foreign direct investment in the country increased to USD 42 billion during April-February in 2015-16, up by 27.45 percent from the inflows in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal, RBI said Monday.

Apr 11, 2016, 21:01 PM IST

FIPB clears 10 FDI proposals worth Rs 505 crore

An inter-minister panel today cleared 10 foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals worth Rs 505 crore, including that of Singapore-based Helix Investment.

Apr 08, 2016, 20:21 PM IST

E-commerce norms to provide level playing field, clarity: Nirmala

Government today said e-commerce guidelines have brought in "greater clarity" about the sector and they will provide a level playing field to both online and offline stores.

Apr 04, 2016, 15:41 PM IST

Mktplace e-com:25% cap on sales to end monopoly of few vendors

The 25 percent limit on single-vendor sales on e-commerce marketplaces having foreign investment is aimed at ending the monopoly of a few big sellers and encouraging more small and medium players to sell their goods online, a senior official said.

Apr 03, 2016, 13:25 PM IST

Opening Indian economy to FDI has helped: Jaitley

India`s decision to open various sectors to foreign direct investment (FDI) has helped the country, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Tuesday.

Mar 29, 2016, 17:05 PM IST

Govt may permit 100% FDI in 25 more segments of NBFCs

Government is expected to propose 100 percent FDI in 25 more segments of NBFCs including commodity broking and infrastructure debt fund with a view to attract more foreign inflows.

Mar 21, 2016, 18:24 PM IST

FIPB clears 15 FDI proposals worth Rs 7,262 crore

Japanese insurer Nippon Life Insurance, Tata AIA and Aviva Life were among the 15 companies whose foreign direct investment proposals totalling Rs 7,262 crore have been approved by the FIPB.

Mar 21, 2016, 15:13 PM IST

China got $126 billion FDI in 2015 despite slowdown

China, witnessing its slowest growth in 25 years, attracted USD 126 billion in FDI last year, up 5.6 percent, with the majority invested in services and high- end manufacturing sectors of the world's second biggest economy, Commerce Minister said Sunday.

Mar 13, 2016, 12:54 PM IST