India FDI

India attracted highest ever total FDI inflow of $81.72 billion during 2020-21

Gujarat is the top recipient state during the F.Y. 2020-21 with 37% share of the total FDI Equity inflows followed by Maharashtra (27%) and Karnataka (13%).

May 25, 2021, 09:46 AM IST

FDI inflows record 1st decline in six years in FY19

According to the latest data of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), FDI in 2017-18 was a record USD 44.85 billion.

May 28, 2019, 17:36 PM IST

London top choice for Indian investors with record investments in 2018: Report

The UK emerged as the top most country to attract Indian FDI with 52 projects, ahead of the US (51) and the UAE (32), in 2018, said London & Partners (L&P), the Mayor of London's promotional agency.

May 03, 2019, 10:22 AM IST

FDI grew 18% in FY18 to Rs 28.25 lakh crore: RBI data

The RBI said the data released are the provisional results of 2017-18.

Jan 29, 2019, 09:53 AM IST

India eyes $100-bn FDI in next two years; Plans industrial clusters for some countries: Prabhu

The commerce and industry minister said his ministry has also identified sectors and countries which holds huge potential for investments in India.

Dec 27, 2018, 11:31 AM IST

India's FDI increased to $60.97 billion in 2017-18

To boost the investment environment and to bring in foreign investments in the country, the government had brought in FDI related reforms and liberalized various sectors of the economy.

Dec 17, 2018, 17:00 PM IST

FDI growth hits 5-year low in 2017-18

According to the latest data of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), FDI in 2017-18 grew by only 3 percent to USD 44.85 billion.

Jul 02, 2018, 13:40 PM IST

FDI in India rises to $61.96 bn in 2017-18: Govt

FDI inflows stood at USD 60 billion in the previous fiscal.

Jun 08, 2018, 14:04 PM IST

'India should lower tariffs on Harleys for foreign investment'

If India lowers the 100 percent tariffs imposed on the popular American Harley Davidson motorcycles it could result in more foreign investments in the country, a top White House trade official has argued.

Mar 23, 2017, 13:58 PM IST

FDI in India rises 30% to $21.6 billion in April-September period

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country grew by over 30 percent to USD 21.62 billion during the first half of 2016-17.

Nov 06, 2016, 10:55 AM IST

India's net FDI inflows for FY17 likely at $35 billion: Citigroup

India is expected to see net FDI inflows of USD 35 billion this financial year, which may fall short of the figure for 2015-16, says a Citigroup report.

Sep 08, 2016, 15:27 PM IST

Big twenty five reforms that changed the face of India

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Jul 23, 2016, 17:17 PM IST

India's investments into UK more than doubled in 2015

India's investments in the UK zoomed nearly 65 per cent in 2015, establishing it as the third largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Britain after the US and France.

Apr 29, 2016, 23:12 PM IST

FIPB clears FDI proposals worth Rs 13,000 crore

The FIPB on Friday cleared FDI proposals worth Rs 13,000 crore including Rs 12,900-cr proposal of Axis Bank to raise foreign holding to 74 percent.

Apr 29, 2016, 18:32 PM IST

India narrowing gap with China on FDI inflows: Nomura

India may this year surpass China in attracting foreign direct investment, in terms of percentage of its GDP, as the gap in inflows between the two has been narrowing on the back of ongoing reforms in the country, says a Nomura report.

Apr 26, 2016, 13:42 PM IST

Opening Indian economy to FDI has helped: Jaitley

India`s decision to open various sectors to foreign direct investment (FDI) has helped the country, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Tuesday.

Mar 29, 2016, 17:05 PM IST

FIPB to take up 16 FDI proposals at April 5 meeting

The foreign investment promotion board at its meeting on April 5 will take up 16 FDI proposals, including that of Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co and Indian Rotorcraft in defence sector.

Mar 23, 2016, 15:47 PM IST

Budget 2016: Expectations of retail investors

Tax-savings bonds, which give retail investors a tax exemption on the interest payable to them, would provide an incentive for greater retail participation in IDFs.

Feb 24, 2016, 14:25 PM IST

PSBs should be given independence from political decision-making: FM Jaitley

Pitching for public sector banks being given independence from political decision-making, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said efforts are on to professionalise all personnel-related issues at these banks.

Sep 28, 2015, 15:16 PM IST

FDI up 6.5% to $2.05 bn in June

The Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country increased by about 6.5 per cent to USD 2.05 billion in June this year, according to official data.

Aug 20, 2015, 17:46 PM IST