FDI in India

FIPB clears 18 FDI proposals worth Rs 5,000 crore

FIPB Tuesday cleared 18 foreign investment proposals, including that of Aegon Religare Life Insurance and Aditya Birla Nuvo, worth about Rs 5,000 crore.

Sep 29, 2015, 20:25 PM IST

FIPB to take up 31 FDI proposals on Tuesday

Inter-ministerial body FIPB on September 29 will take up 31 foreign investment proposals including that of Cipla, Aditya Birla Nuvo and HDFC Capital Advisors.

Sep 27, 2015, 16:42 PM IST

Make in India helped improve business environment, says Ficci

With government's Make in India initiative completing one year Friday, industry chamber Ficci said the initiative has helped attract investments and improved business environment in the country.

Sep 25, 2015, 19:10 PM IST

FDI in railways: GE, Alstom ahead in race for bagging loco projects in Bihar

GE and Alstom are believed to be ahead of other bidders in the race to bag contracts for the setting up of multi-crore diesel and electric locomotive factories in Bihar that are among the top eight infrastructure initiatives which are being monitored by the PMO.

Sep 01, 2015, 23:29 PM IST

FDI reporting module to promote ease of doing business: RBI

Reserve Bank Monday said the launch of a module for reporting Foreign Currency Transfer of Shares (FCTRS) is a step forward in the direction of promoting ease of doing business in India.

Aug 24, 2015, 22:09 PM IST

FDI inflow rises by 40% in April-June at Rs 60,299 crore

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India during April-June this year increased by 40 percent at Rs 60,299 crore as against Rs.43,171 crore in the same period of 2014, according to official data.

Aug 20, 2015, 22:43 PM IST

Govt weighs FDI in rubber, coffee plantation

The government is considering allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in rubber and coffee plantation sectors with an aim to attract more FDI into the country.

Aug 17, 2015, 18:33 PM IST

PM Modi's foreign visits helped India received FDI worth $19.78 billion

India received USD 19.78 billion foreign direct investment (FDI) from 12 countries visited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in financial year 2014-15, Parliament was informed Wednesday.

Aug 05, 2015, 21:30 PM IST

Govt considering 19 proposals entailing Rs 30,552 cr investment

As many as 19 proposals with an estimated investment of Rs 30,552.45 crore is under the consideration of the government, Parliament was informed Wednesday.

Aug 05, 2015, 18:43 PM IST

Permit FDI in e-retailing: Manufacturing associations to Govt

Three associations from textiles, MSME and gems and jewelery sector have asked the government to permit foreign direct investment (FDI) in e-retailing.

Aug 03, 2015, 22:24 PM IST

India got $185 mn FDI in insurance from March-May

India received USD 184.97 million (about Rs 1,186 crore) foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector during March to May this year, Parliament was informed on Friday.

Jul 31, 2015, 18:36 PM IST

FDI rises to 4-month of $3.85 billion in May

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country rose to four-month high of USD 3.85 billion in May 2015, up by 7 percent compared to the same month of last year, official data showed.

Jul 22, 2015, 19:45 PM IST

Single-brand retail a non-starter, only Rs 700 cr FDI in 9 yrs

India has received lukewarm response in the single-brand retail segment, getting only USD 135 million (about Rs 700 crore) of foreign direct investment in about nine years.

Jul 19, 2015, 11:22 AM IST

India needs to curb red tape and lift FDI limits: Biden

India needs to cut red tape and lift limits on FDI to move forward, US Vice President Joe Biden said as he sought a high-standard bilateral investment treaty that would make the world's fastest growing economy a magnet for the American capital and technology.

Jul 14, 2015, 14:28 PM IST