Foreign direct investment

FDI proposals worth Rs 1,075.91 cr cleared; Glenmark, Aurobindo sent to CCEA

FIPB has cleared foreign investment in 11 entities, entailing Rs 1,075.91 crore, and referred proposals worth Rs 4,187 crore in pharma firms - Glenmark and Aurobindo - to the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.

Feb 19, 2015, 21:13 PM IST

FinMin likely to prescribe threshold for furnishing of TRC

In order to promote ease of doing business, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is likely to fix a monetary threshold for furnishing Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) which is needed by overseas entities for availing benefits under bilateral tax treaties.

Feb 18, 2015, 18:30 PM IST

Now e-file a single copy of application for FIPB approval

Companies seeking approval for foreign direct investment (FDI) can now e-file a single copy application with the FIPB, a move aimed at ease of doing business in the country.

Feb 17, 2015, 22:46 PM IST

FDI by Indian cos falls 72% in January

Overseas direct investment by Indian companies fell by 72 percent to USD 2.05 billion in January 2015, showed the data released by the Reserve Bank Friday.

Feb 13, 2015, 21:51 PM IST

RBI notifies new FDI policy for medical devices segment

The Reserve Bank on Monday notified the changes in the FDI policy allowing 100 percent foreign direct investment in medical devices segment.

Feb 02, 2015, 20:23 PM IST

India's FDI increased by 26% in 2014: UN

Notwithstanding the decline in global foreign direct investment inflows, India's FDI increased by 26 percent in 2014 to nearly USD 35 billion with maximum growth in the services sector, a UN report has said.

Jan 30, 2015, 14:56 PM IST

India's FDI increased by 26% in 2014

FDI flows to India increased by 26 percent in 2014 to an estimated 35 billion.

Jan 29, 2015, 23:33 PM IST

FDI led by equities jumps 22.6% in FY14 to Rs 15 trillion: RBI

Foreign direct investment into the country jumped 22.65 percent to Rs 15,08,960 crore as of end March 2014, up from Rs 12,30,250 crore as of 2012-13, with equities dominating the pie with share of 93.9 percent.

Jan 16, 2015, 23:10 PM IST

FDI hike would benefit Indian private non-life insurers: Moody's

The increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) limit by 23 percent to 49 percent is expected to alleviate the capital pressure on Indian private non-life insurers, global credit rating agency Moody`s Investor Service (MIS) said Thursday.

Jan 08, 2015, 13:11 PM IST

Govt to take up 36 FDI proposals on Jan 22

The nod from FIPB in the Finance Ministry is required in certain sectors like pharmaceutical and defence, which are considered as sensitive areas.

Jan 04, 2015, 16:53 PM IST

FDI in India jumps 25% in Apr-Oct FY'14

In April-October 2013, the country had received USD 13.82 billion foreign inflows.

Dec 29, 2014, 13:05 PM IST

Eyeing big-billions in 2015, Govt rolls out FDI red carpet

With an estimated USD 25 billion worth FDI in its kitty during 2014, the government is eyeing a quantum jump in the foreign capital hitting Indian shores in the new year as it hopes to reap the fruits of further opening up of defence, railways and insurance sectors among others.

Dec 28, 2014, 14:30 PM IST

India attracts $259 million FDI in single brand-retail

India has received USD 259 million foreign direct investment in the single brand-retail sector since April 2010, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

Dec 23, 2014, 19:31 PM IST

Panel for blanket ban on FDI in brown field pharma units

Government must put a blanket ban on FDI in brown field pharma units, a Parliamentary panel Monday said asserting that under existing policy domestic firms faced 'decimation' due to takeover by MNCs and it could affect India's ability to produce low-cost quality generic drugs.

Dec 22, 2014, 20:38 PM IST