FIPB clears Rs 14,000 crore FDI proposals; Nippon, Yes Bank get nod
The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) Monday cleared 16 FDI proposals worth Rs 14,000 crore including that of Japan's Nippon hiking stake in Reliance Life Insurance to 49 per cent, as also that of four other foreign insurers
Mar 07, 2016, 18:44 PM IST
FDI flows improving; more investments in non-IT sectors: Nirmala
Stating that the FDI inflows in the country are improving day by day, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said more and more investments are coming from sectors other than IT and ITeS.
Feb 16, 2016, 20:00 PM IST
India is Asia's bright spot: Report
The report further said that India is an interesting market and shaping up well for us.
Feb 15, 2016, 10:18 AM 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
We need to value enterprise and hard work, not wealth: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said his government has taken numerous steps which have transformative potential.
Jan 29, 2016, 20:23 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
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 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
Increase in FDI shows global trust in India: PM Modi at Wembley
Talking about Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that FDI into India has increased by 40 percent since last year which shows the increasing global confidence in the country.
Nov 14, 2015, 19:05 PM IST
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
FDI reforms to revitalise India-UK partnership: CII
The reforms in foreign direct investment (FDI) are likely to set the tone for a revitalised investment partnership between India and the UK, industry chamber CII said Thursday.
Nov 12, 2015, 23:19 PM IST
PM Modi's big-ticket reforms: Govt eases FDI norms in 15 sectors
PM Modi asserted that the country is "unstoppable" on the path of economic progress and the government wanted the world to see the tremendous opportunities India offers.
Nov 11, 2015, 18:05 PM IST
Govt approves 16 FDI proposals worth Rs 4,722 crore
The government has cleared 16 foreign investment proposals, including that of HDFC Capital and Ageon Religare Life Insurance Company, amounting to Rs 4,722 crore.
Oct 28, 2015, 21:49 PM IST
FDI spurt aimed at consumption story, not Make in India: Study
India remains far behind China in terms of 'gross FDI inflows' despite a recent spurt and funds are largely coming into the consumption space such as e-commerce and not in manufacturing, says a new study.
Oct 22, 2015, 23:06 PM IST
Govt to commission study on impact of FDI in pharma
The government is likely to commission a study soon to assess the impact of foreign direct investment in existing pharmaceutical companies in view of concerns expressed on the issue by a Parliamentary panel.
Oct 11, 2015, 19:07 PM IST
CCEA to decide on two FDI proposals worth Rs 13,200 crore
Cabinet will take a final call on Rs 13,200-crore FDI proposals of Sistema Shyam TeleServices and IIFL Holdings, which have been referred to it for consideration by Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB).
Oct 07, 2015, 22:32 PM IST
Govt efforts to attract FDI paying off: Arun Jaitley
The Finance Minister's comment came after a report said that India, with USD 31 billion of foreign capital inflows, has surpassed China and the US to take the pole position in attracting largest FDI in the first half of 2015.
Sep 29, 2015, 23:42 PM IST
India emerges as top FDI destination, displaces China and US
With USD 31 billion of foreign capital inflows, India has surpassed China and the US to take the pole position in attracting largest FDI in the first half of 2015, a report said Tuesday.
Sep 29, 2015, 22:54 PM IST
