India to have more modern, friendly tax regime: Jaitley
Having initiated a series of administration and legislative reforms, India is on its way to have a more modern and friendly tax system, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said.
Apr 17, 2015, 03:52 AM IST
Indian government signals it won't intervene for now in foreign tax row
Foreign investors should not look to the Indian government for now to provide relief from a ruling requiring them to pay taxes on years of previously untaxed capital gains, Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday.
Apr 17, 2015, 02:02 AM IST
Exchanges allow T+2 bond settlements for foreign investors
Stock exchanges have allowed foreign investors to settle their trades in government securities on T+2 basis (two days after trade).
Apr 07, 2015, 13:45 PM IST
StanChart says India's real growth very elusive
India's real growth remains "very elusive" and markets have "resigned" to a slower recovery, while foreign investors are still optimistic for want of alternatives, British major Standard Chartered has said.
Apr 05, 2015, 15:31 PM IST
FPI inflows hit Rs 11 lakh-crore mark
This has taken their cumulative net investments into the Indian equity markets, since being allowed over two decades ago in November 1992, to Rs 8.2 lakh crore.
Apr 05, 2015, 12:30 PM IST
RBI relaxes foreign investment norms for exchange-traded FX derivatives
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) relaxed rules for foreign investors in exchange-traded currency derivatives by increasing the trading limits allowed without an underlying exposure for the USD/INR pair to $15 million per exchange from $10 million earlier.
Mar 31, 2015, 21:18 PM IST
'Sensex to hit record high in 2015, but analysts cut forecasts'
Foreign investors have played a key role in India`s bull market, pumping in $16.1 billion in 2014 and $5.8 billion so far this year.
Mar 31, 2015, 13:56 PM IST
Foreign investors need RBI nod to buy more shares in ING Bank
Reserve Bank Monday said foreign investors would be required to obtain its prior approval for buying further shares in ING Vysya Bank, as foreign shareholding in the bank has reached the trigger limit.
Feb 23, 2015, 21:04 PM IST
Foreign investors can buy 49% paid up capital in Bharti Infra
Reserve Bank has allowed foreign investors to invest up to 49 percent of paid up capital of Bharti Infratel Ltd under portfolio investment scheme (PIS).
Feb 18, 2015, 22:43 PM IST
RBI says foreigners can reinvest govt bond coupons on entire $30 bn
Reserve Bank of India said foreign investors can re-invest coupons of government bonds on the entire $30 billion limit, effective immediately.
Feb 05, 2015, 22:00 PM IST
FIIs place bids worth Rs 813 crore for govt bonds
Signalling strong demand for government bonds, overseas investors have put in bids worth Rs 813 crore, oversubscribing a Rs 310 crore auction for debt securities by more than two times.
Feb 03, 2015, 13:34 PM IST
HDFC Bank shares gain over 3%
Shares of HDFC Bank rose by over 3 percent Thursday after the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs cleared a proposal of the company to raise Rs 10,000 crore from foreign investors.
Jan 29, 2015, 19:08 PM IST
CCEA clears HDFC Bank's proposal to raise Rs 10,000 cr
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) Wednesday cleared a proposal of HDFC Bank to raise Rs 10,000 crore from foreign investors.
Jan 28, 2015, 21:20 PM IST
Foreign investors, govts very keen to do business with India: Jaitley at Davos
Meeting top global CEOs across the sectors and government leaders, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Thursday said they all are very enthusiastic about India and want to expand their engagements with the country.
Jan 23, 2015, 01:29 AM IST
RBI allows FIIs to buy upto 49% paid-up capital in Bajaj Corp
The Reserve Bank has allowed foreign investors to buy up to 49 percent of the paid-up capital of Bajaj Corp Ltd.
Jan 05, 2015, 20:24 PM IST
FIIs need RBI nod for further purchase of GSFC shares
Foreign shareholding in Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd (GSFC) for FIIs has hit the trigger limit and any further purchases of company's shares by them will require the Reserve Bank's approval.
Dec 24, 2014, 21:08 PM IST
Foreign investors put in bids worth Rs 5,653 cr for govt bonds
Showing strong demand for government bonds, foreign investors today put in bids of Rs 5,653 crore for debt securities of Rs 2,674 crore placed under the auction.
Dec 22, 2014, 20:47 PM IST
Indian debt sells like hot cake abroad; fetches $19-bn in 2014
Across all investment grade categories, the Indian companies and banks mopped up a record high amount of USD 19 billion in 2014 -- led by corporate giant Reliance Industries that grossed up a hefty USD 3.3 billion in forex debt.
Dec 22, 2014, 12:16 PM IST
FDI in services sector dips 7.5% to $1.22 bn during April-September
The services sector contributes over 60 percent to India's GDP. In 2013-14, foreign investment in the sector fell to USD 2.2 billion from USD 4.83 billion in 2012-13.
Dec 21, 2014, 11:50 AM IST
FIIs inflow in capital markets at Rs 2.6 lakh cr in 2014
Overseas investors have poured in over Rs 14,000 crore in the Indian capital markets this month so far, taking total inflows to a staggering Rs 2.6 lakh crore this year.
Dec 21, 2014, 10:58 AM IST
