Govt notifies FDI liberalisation in Railways
The government on Wednesday notified the liberalised FDI norms for the Railways, permitting 100 percent foreign direct investment through automatic route in several areas, including high speed trains.
Aug 27, 2014, 20:11 PM IST
FDI in defence is wise decision, should be welcomed: Venkaiah
In order to reduce the dependence on import of defence equipment, the government decided to allow foreign direct investment in defence sector, Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said here.
Aug 25, 2014, 21:57 PM IST
Sharp fall in India's foreign equity inflows
Foreign direct investment inflows into India have fallen sharply from USD23.47 billion in 2011-12 to USD18.29 billion in 2012-13 and further to USD16.05 billion in 2013-14, latest Reserve Bank of India data shows.
Aug 24, 2014, 21:07 PM IST
FDI in services sector drops 22% during Apr-June
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in services sector declined about 22 percent year-on-year to USD 738 million during April-June period of the ongoing fiscal.
Aug 24, 2014, 12:01 PM IST
FDI jumps 34% to $1.92 billion in June
Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to India surged by about 34 percent to USD 1.92 billion in June, according to the official data.
Aug 21, 2014, 17:19 PM IST
FIPB may take up HDFC Bank's FDI proposal in next meeting
The controversial proposal of HDFC Bank to hike foreign holding may be taken up by the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) in the next meeting following clarifications submitted by the bank.
Aug 19, 2014, 16:58 PM IST
Foreign investment falls sharply in China in July
Amid a crackdown on a host of MNCs over alleged violations of the anti-monopoly laws, foreign investments into China slumped in July by 16.95 percent from a year earlier to USD 7.81 billion, the government said Monday.
Aug 18, 2014, 18:36 PM IST
FDI of nearly $200 bn in textile sector in 2013-14
Foreign direct investment (FDI) of USD 199 billion was made in India`s textile sector in the financial year 2013-14, government data shows.
Aug 17, 2014, 22:48 PM IST
Government invites Chinese FDI to cut bilateral trade deficit
Various measures are being taken to address India`s trade deficit with China by encouraging China`s investment in building manufacturing capacities in India, the government said Wednesday.
Aug 13, 2014, 23:36 PM IST
FDI in telecom jumps manifold to $1.5 bn in Apr-May
After registering a huge decline in the recent past, foreign direct investment in the telecom sector grew manifold to USD 1.5 billion in the first two-months of the 2014-15 fiscal.
Jul 29, 2014, 18:05 PM IST
No decision on FDI in supermarkets: Sitharaman
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led government opposes the policy put in place by its predecessor to allow foreign supermarkets to operate in India.
Jul 25, 2014, 13:24 PM IST
Nifty hits record high on reform hopes
The Nifty rose to a record high for a second straight session on Thursday after cabinet approval for a higher foreign direct investment limit in insurance and a rejig in foreign debt limits reinforced optimism about the government`s reform agenda.
Jul 24, 2014, 17:06 PM IST
Govt may soon decide on FDI in Rail, Defence sectors
The FDI liberalisation in the sector would help in modernisation and expansion of the Railways.
Jul 24, 2014, 16:54 PM IST
Chinese FDI into India could touch $30 bn by 2025
Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) into India could touch USD 30 billion by 2025, says a book.
Jul 14, 2014, 15:46 PM IST
Jaitley hopeful of BJP support on 49% FDI in insurance
Currently foreign direct investment (FDI) is allowed up to 26 percent in the private insurance companies.
Jul 11, 2014, 11:41 AM IST
Economic Survey 203-14: FDI in railways should be examined carefully, quickly
Noting that FDI and privatisation in railway sector could be the next big ticket reforms, the Economic Survey today said the government's proposal to relax FDI in railways should be examined carefully and quickly.
Jul 09, 2014, 20:15 PM IST
USIBC seeks relaxation in FDI norms in insurance and defence
The US India Business Council (USIBC) has sought an increase in FDI cap in key sectors like insurance and defence in Modi government's maiden Budget to be presented on Wednesday.
Jul 09, 2014, 12:41 PM IST
Govt proposes 49% FDI in insurance, caps voting rights to 26%
The government plans to increase foreign direct investment in the insurance sector to 49 percent with a rider that voting right of overseas partner will remain capped at 26 percent.
Jul 07, 2014, 20:12 PM IST
FDI in Railways: Home Min red flags sensitive areas
The Home Ministry has raised objections in allowing foreign direct investment in highly- sensitive areas of the Railways sector, saying such a move may compromise security of the country's largest transportation network.
Jul 06, 2014, 19:03 PM IST
FIPB clears six FDI proposals worth Rs 551 crore
FIPB has cleared six FDI proposals with estimated investments of Rs 551 crore, including Mauritius-based Destimoney Enterprises' Rs 489.99 crore proposal for subscribing to partly paid equity shares of PNB Housing Finance Ltd.
Jul 03, 2014, 19:03 PM IST
