Modi urged to make reality match Make in India hype
Thousands of people and mascots of lions swarmed the weekend opening of a "Make in India" drive to attract foreign direct investment, pitched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "the biggest brand that India has ever created".
Feb 14, 2016, 15:25 PM 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
Online filing of FDI forms a must from February 8
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monday asked banks to file forms related to foreign direct investment (FDI) only online on the e-Biz portal from February 8.
Feb 01, 2016, 23:53 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
China gets $126.27 billion FDI in 2015
China received USD 126.27 billion in foreign direct investment last year, registering 6.4 percent year on year increase, despite slowing growth in the world's second-biggest economy.
Jan 14, 2016, 18:39 PM 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 in insurance jumps 152% to $341.43 million in March-September
Foreign direct investment in the insurance sector more than doubled to USD 341.43 million during March-September this year, Parliament was informed Wednesday.
Dec 02, 2015, 18:45 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
Realty sector unlikely to see FDI inflows in near term: Fitch
"The easing of investment norms under FDI policy for the real estate sector is more of a long term story, and is unlikely to result in any immediate increase in FDI in the near term," the ratings agency said in a statement.
Dec 01, 2015, 21:23 PM IST
India is a great country but it has a lot to learn from Singapore: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the Indian diaspora in Singapore.
Nov 24, 2015, 23:17 PM IST
First Trade: FDI Reforms Open Gates For Various Sectors
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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
Easing of FDI norms to support investment, GDP growth: Fitch
Liberalisation of foreign direct investment (FDI) rules in 15 sectors is a significant structural macroeconomic reform that will support investment and real GDP growth over the long term, Fitch Ratings said Thursday.
Nov 12, 2015, 14:04 PM IST
Govt eases norms for foreign investment in regional airlines
Currently, foreign entities can own up to 49 percent stake in domestic airlines.
Nov 10, 2015, 21:55 PM IST
74% FDI in private banks, 49% in regional Aviation; declares Arun Jaitley
Finance minister Arun Jaitley declares that there will be 15 sectors that will get FDI. He says that there will be 74% FDI in private banks, 49% in regional Aviation.
Nov 10, 2015, 20:43 PM IST
PM Modi says FDI decision shows 'unwavering' commitment to reforms
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 10, 2015, 19:36 PM IST
Ruling BJP lists its achievements in Maharashtra
Ahead of completing one year in office in Maharashtra, ruling BJP said it has done a lot of work in the irrigation and other sectors and targeted Congress as it asked the opposition party to tell the people what it had achieved during its 15-year rule in the state.
Oct 31, 2015, 01:12 AM 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
