Rift with US could push Pakistan deeper into China's grip: Report
Being put on the terrorism financing watchlist would lead to a drying up of foreign financing, which could push Islamabad further into China's embrace, which is already raising suspicions in Pakistan.
Mar 28, 2018, 18:29 PM ISTCPEC impact: Growing Chinese influence may be driving Western investors away from Pakistan, say reports
High-ranking Pakistani official acknowledges that there is fear among Western investors that China could be given preferential treatment.
Mar 22, 2018, 11:21 AM ISTCAIT opposes 100% FDI in single brand retail via automatic route
CAIT said the move will facilitate easy entry of MNCs in the retail trade.
Jan 10, 2018, 14:44 PM ISTIndia calls for new global partnership to boost economic growth
The global economic recovery is only progressing slowly and growth is weaker than expected while risks persist, Ashish Sinha, a First Secretary in India`s UN Mission, told the General Assembly committee dealing with economic and financial matters on Thursday.
Oct 06, 2017, 09:45 AM ISTForex reserves on BoP basis jump by $11.4 billion in Q1
On nominal terms, the foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 16.6 billion during the first quarter against increase of USD 3.3 billion during the same period last year.
Sep 15, 2017, 20:42 PM ISTIndian mindset for ownership of Air India; in theory all open: Gajapathi Raju
Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju on Thursday said the "Indian mindset" is to keep the ownership of Air India within the country but "theoretically everything is open", including allowing foreign bidders.
Aug 31, 2017, 18:19 PM ISTArun Jaitley reviews FDI policy in various sectors
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday held a meeting with other ministers and government officials for a review of the current Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy, informed sources said.
Aug 14, 2017, 16:07 PM IST'Telecom sector received FDI worth over $9.79 billion from 2014-15'
The country received foreign direct investment (FDI) of over USD 9.79 billion since 2014-15 in the telecom sector, Parliament was informed on Wednesday
Aug 02, 2017, 18:29 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi to review FDI policy tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will review the foreign direct investment (FDI) policy on Friday with a view to removing bottlenecks to overseas inflows, sources said.
Jul 13, 2017, 16:39 PM IST
DIPP to hold meeting next week on new FDI approval system
This is the first meeting on FDI approvals related issues after abolition of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), a ministry official said.
Jul 07, 2017, 15:56 PM IST
Cross border mergers make India favoured FDI route: UNCTAD
Despite stagnant foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow of USD 44 billion in 2016, India will most likely remain most favoured destination due to its attractiveness among MNCs for cross-border mergers and acquisitions, a UN trade report has said.
Jun 08, 2017, 17:04 PM IST
P-note investments hit 4-month low of Rs 1.68 lakh crore in April
Investments in domestic capital markets through participatory notes fell to a four-month low of Rs 1.68 lakh crore at the end of April amid stringent norms put in place by Sebi to curb the inflow of illicit funds.
May 28, 2017, 11:07 AM ISTPoor show by banks, private investors challenge to growth: Arun Jaitley
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said that poor performance by private investors and banks still remains a challenge for the Indian economy.
May 27, 2017, 20:57 PM ISTGovt mulling to ease FDI in print media, construction, retail
The government is moving ahead with further opening of print media, construction and retail sectors to foreign investments, and detailed deliberations in this regard were held in the finance ministry on Wednesday.
May 17, 2017, 18:04 PM ISTPMO ask departments to provide enabling framework to attract FDI
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has asked all the ministries and departments to modify enabling framework and regulations in tune with the liberalised FDI policy with a view to attracting more foreign investment.
Apr 23, 2017, 12:21 PM ISTWalmart evaluating FDI guidelines on food retail in India: CEO
Walmart India is "evaluating" foreign direct investment (FDI) guidelines for the food retail space in India as the government has permitted 100 percent FDI in the sector.
Apr 13, 2017, 17:08 PM ISTNo proposal to review FDI in multi-brand retail: Government
The current foreign direct investment policy permits overseas players to hold 51 percent stake in an Indian retail company.
Apr 10, 2017, 15:11 PM ISTUttarakhand govt aims to attract FDI
The BJP-ruled Uttarakhand government has started taking measures to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the state.
Mar 31, 2017, 19:52 PM ISTNet forex reserves increase by $14.2 billion in Apr-Dec period
The country added USD 14.2 billion in foreign exchange reserves on the balance of payment basis during the first nine months of the outgoing financial year, which is marginally down from USD 14.6 billion accretion in the year-ago period, the Reserve Bank said on Thursday.
Mar 23, 2017, 20:25 PM ISTFDI policy easing in select sectors in the works
The government is expected to soon announce relaxations in the foreign direct investment (FDI) policy in certain sectors, including single brand retail.
Mar 02, 2017, 13:26 PM IST