India FDI

India among fastest growing FDI sources for USA

India is one of the fastest growing FDI sources for the United States with investors from the country more interested in US' aerospace and textile sectors, among others, a top official at US embassy said on Monday.

Jun 29, 2015, 21:10 PM IST

India emerges as UK's 3rd largest FDI source in 2014

The UK on Wednesday said it has maintained its position as the number one destination for FDI in Europe after attracting a record number of projects from over 70 countries including India, bringing in the largest financial value and associated jobs over the past year.

Jun 17, 2015, 20:30 PM IST

Retail body pitches for level-playing field on FDI

The Retailers Association of India (RAI) on Thursday railed against the government's invitation for stakeholders' consultation meeting on FDI policy in e-commerce.

May 14, 2015, 13:49 PM IST

FDI inflows in manufacturing rose by 45%, says govt

FDI inflows in the manufacturing sector rose by almost 45 per cent between October last year and this February, compared to the same period in the previous financial year, government said today.

Apr 29, 2015, 17:14 PM IST

FIPB clears 10 FDI proposals worth Rs 2,858 crore

The Foreign Investment Promotion Board has cleared 10 FDI proposals worth Rs 2,858 crore, and referred the Holcim-Ambuja deal to the CCEA.

Mar 25, 2015, 12:35 PM IST

Japanese cos facing series of problems in India: Envoy

Japanese companies are facing a "series of problems" in India related to taxation and infrastructure, Japan's Ambassador to India Takeshi Yagi said today.

Feb 26, 2015, 12:53 PM IST

Budget 2015: Expectations of Retail investors

Here are some changes that the Retail investors expect in this year’s Budget that would benefit them.

Feb 24, 2015, 12:46 PM IST

DIPP holds stakeholders' consultation meet on FDI policy

The DIPP on Thursday held a stakeholders' consultation meet with representatives from industry chambers and law firms on the next edition of its consolidated FDI policy document.

Feb 12, 2015, 21:33 PM IST

FDI led by equities jumps 22.6% in FY14 to Rs 15 trillion: RBI

Foreign direct investment into the country jumped 22.65 percent to Rs 15,08,960 crore as of end March 2014, up from Rs 12,30,250 crore as of 2012-13, with equities dominating the pie with share of 93.9 percent.

Jan 16, 2015, 23:10 PM IST

'FDI inflows to hit all-time high this fiscal'

India will attract the highest-ever inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the current fiscal on the back of a slew of policy reforms announced by the new government, a senior DIPP official has said.

Oct 09, 2014, 17:13 PM IST

FDI in textile sector up 91% in 2013-14

The country had attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) of $103.89 million during April-March, 2012-13.

Aug 15, 2014, 17:15 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

Prez praises govt for steps to bring in more FDI

President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday praised the NDA government at the centre for taking steps to bring in more FDI into the country.

Aug 02, 2014, 14:43 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

American lawmakers hopeful of better Indo-US ties under Modi

Congressmen asked House of Representative Speaker John Boehner to invite Modi to address a joint session of the US Congress.

Jul 25, 2014, 10:24 AM 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

No decision on FDI in multi-brand retail trading: Govt

The government on Friday said it has not taken any decision on permitting Foreign Direct Investment in multi-brand retail trading.

Jul 18, 2014, 17:39 PM IST

FDI jumps to 8-month high of $3.6 bn in May

In May 2013, the country had received FDI worth USD 1.63 billion.

Jul 17, 2014, 19:11 PM IST

Govt clears 19 FDI proposals entailing Rs 2,327 cr investment

The government has cleared 19 foreign investment proposals, including that of Walt Disney Company and Reckitt Benckiser (India), entailing total investment of Rs 2,326.72 crore.

Jul 16, 2014, 19:52 PM IST

`Security concerns over raising defence FDI will be tackled'

The union budget revised the cap on FDI in defence sector to 49 percent with full Indian

Jul 15, 2014, 15:27 PM IST