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
Over 90% FDI inflows through automatic route in Apr-Dec: Govt
A little over ninety percent of the total foreign direct investment received during April-December this fiscal came through automatic route, the government said Wednesday.
Mar 09, 2016, 19:26 PM IST
FDI proposals worth Rs 48,902 cr cleared till January in FY16
The government has approved 285 FDI proposals worth Rs 48,902.76 crore till January this fiscal, Parliament was informed Tuesday.
Mar 08, 2016, 21:55 PM IST
Govt proposes FDI relaxation in insurance, food processing
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Monday proposed to significantly relax the FDI policy in several sectors, including insurance and pension and asset reconstruction companies, to attract more overseas investments.
Feb 29, 2016, 14:55 PM IST
FDI up 40% to USD 29.44 billion in Apr-Dec FY16
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country increased by 40 percent to USD 29.44 billion during April-December in the current fiscal.
Feb 28, 2016, 12:10 PM IST
Modi urged to make reality match Make in India hype
Thousands of people and mascots of lions swarmed the weekend opening of a "Make in India" drive to attract foreign direct investment, pitched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "the biggest brand that India has ever created".
Feb 14, 2016, 15:25 PM IST
FDI goes full throttle, spikes 114% in December
India receives maximum FDI from Singapore, Mauritius, the Netherlands and Japan.
Feb 04, 2016, 21:50 PM IST
Online filing of FDI forms a must from February 8
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monday asked banks to file forms related to foreign direct investment (FDI) only online on the e-Biz portal from February 8.
Feb 01, 2016, 23:53 PM IST
FDI flows into India nearly doubled in 2015: UNCTAD
Developing economies, as a whole, saw their FDI reaching a new high of USD 741 billion -- 5 per cent higher than 2014, the report said.
Jan 21, 2016, 04:14 AM IST
China gets $126.27 billion FDI in 2015
China received USD 126.27 billion in foreign direct investment last year, registering 6.4 percent year on year increase, despite slowing growth in the world's second-biggest economy.
Jan 14, 2016, 18:39 PM IST
Cabinet gives ex-post-facto nod to FDI reforms in 15 sectors
The Cabinet, headed by Modi, approved the relaxation in FDI policy for 15 sectors including real estate, defence, civil aviation and news broadcasting, official sources said.
Dec 02, 2015, 21:24 PM IST
FDI in insurance jumps 152% to $341.43 million in March-September
Foreign direct investment in the insurance sector more than doubled to USD 341.43 million during March-September this year, Parliament was informed Wednesday.
Dec 02, 2015, 18:45 PM IST
FDI into India up 13% to $6.63 bn in H1 FY16
The foreign investment was USD 14.69 billion during April-September 2014, according to the latest figures of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP).
Dec 01, 2015, 23:45 PM IST
Realty sector unlikely to see FDI inflows in near term: Fitch
"The easing of investment norms under FDI policy for the real estate sector is more of a long term story, and is unlikely to result in any immediate increase in FDI in the near term," the ratings agency said in a statement.
Dec 01, 2015, 21:23 PM IST
India is a great country but it has a lot to learn from Singapore: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the Indian diaspora in Singapore.
Nov 24, 2015, 23:17 PM IST
First Trade: FDI Reforms Open Gates For Various Sectors
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CITU flays Centre's 'reckless' easing FDI policy
In growing clamour against Centre's move of easing FDI in 15 key sectors, including defence, airlines and banking, Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) Thursday urged its members for a nationwide protest against the "anti-people and reckless decision".
Nov 12, 2015, 23:29 PM IST
FDI reforms to boost investment in India: USIBC
The US-India Business Council (USIBC) Thursday said the liberalisation of India's FDI policy in over a dozen sectors will further improve ease of doing business and boost investments in the country.
Nov 12, 2015, 23:24 PM IST