FDI in services sector up 47% during April-January
With government taking steps to improve the ease of doing business and attract foreign investments, FDI inflows into services sector grew by about 47 percent to USD 2.64 billion in April-January last fiscal.
Apr 14, 2015, 17:09 PM IST
FIPB to take up 32 FDI proposals on April 9
An inter-ministerial panel on April 9 will take up as many as 32 foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals, including that of Mylan Laboratories and S Kumars Nationwide.
Mar 29, 2015, 12:13 PM IST
'India can attract significant FDI if it sorts out tax issues'
Japanese investors remain "very positive" on India, saying there is a big opportunity for placing "significant" FDI if the country can sort out some of its tax issues, a top official of Japan's financial services major Nomura has said.
Mar 28, 2015, 17:23 PM IST
FDI via approval route surges 162% to $1.91 bn in April-January
During the full 2013-14 fiscal, India had received USD 1.18 billion FDI through the government approval route, according to the figures collated by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP).
Mar 22, 2015, 11:03 AM IST
Mauritius FDI source for India during Apr-Dec
Mauritius became the largest source for foreign direct investment (FDI) in India during April-December with an inflow of Rs 35,647 crore, Parliament was informed Wednesday.
Mar 18, 2015, 19:45 PM IST
FDI doubles to $4.48 billion in January, highest in 29 months
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India more than doubled to USD 4.48 billion in January, the highest inflow in last 29 months.
Mar 17, 2015, 15:33 PM IST
Economic Survey makes a case for liberalising FDI in retail
The Economic Survey has made a case for liberalising FDI in retail, saying that it would help bridge investment and infrastructure deficits and improve supply chain management.
Feb 27, 2015, 23:05 PM IST
FDI doubles to $2.16 bn in December
During the April-December period of current fiscal, FDI rose by 27 per cent to USD 21.04 billion as against USD 16.56 billion in the same period last fiscal, the data by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion showed.
Feb 22, 2015, 10:56 AM IST
Up to 26% FDI in insurance allowed via automatic route
The government on Friday said up to 26 percent FDI in insurance companies will be allowed through automatic route, as it notified rules to increase foreign direct investment ceiling in the sector to 49 percent.
Feb 20, 2015, 20:53 PM IST
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