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What is Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

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What is Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is when a company takes controlling ownership in a business entity in another country. With FDI, foreign companies are directly involved with day-to-day operations in the other country. This means they aren’t just bringing money with them, but also knowledge, skills and technology.
 
Generally, FDI takes place when an investor establishes foreign business operations or acquires foreign business assets, including establishing ownership or controlling interest in a foreign company.  
 
Where is FDI made?
 
Foreign Direct Investments are commonly made in open economies that have skilled workforce and growth prospect. FDIs not only bring money with them but also skills,
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Latest Updates on FDI

Net FDI in India more than doubles in Apr-Aug 2024, shows RBI data

Improving FDI to support growth in manufacturing

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Updated On : 21 Oct 2024 | 9:42 PM IST

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal invites investors to state's investment summit

CM Bhajan Lal expressed optimism, hoping to secure more investments from the UK as part of Rajasthan's continued efforts to boost economic ties and attract global capital

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Updated On : 18 Oct 2024 | 9:36 AM IST

US continues to be largest source of FDI in India: RBI annual census

Out of the 41,653 entities, which responded in the latest census, 37,407 reported foreign direct investment (FDI) and/or overseas direct investment (ODI) in their balance sheets for March 2024

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Updated On : 11 Oct 2024 | 11:00 PM IST

FDI realities: A decade on, policy for multi-brand retail remains on paper

Ten years after FDI in multi-brand retail was allowed, it remains largely inactive. Meanwhile, e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart continue to reshape India's rapidly evolving retail market

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Updated On : 02 Oct 2024 | 9:58 PM IST

Govt mulls new regulatory mechanism for FDI supervision and oversight

India is a major destination for foreign direct investments given its 1.4 billion market, stable policies, demographic dividend, good investment returns and skilled workforce

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Updated On : 29 Sep 2024 | 3:20 PM IST

Odisha to hold investors' meet in January, eyes Rs 2.5 trn by 2029

The state Cabinet has approved investment proposals worth Rs 44,682 crore, achieving 90 per cent of the annual target

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Updated On : 28 Sep 2024 | 12:37 PM IST

Expecting FDI to increase to $100 bn per annum in coming years: DPIIT Secy

Secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Amardeep Singh Bhatia said the department is also streamlining approval processes for FDI applications

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Updated On : 25 Sep 2024 | 5:50 PM IST

Plan to open offices abroad to assist foreign investors: Piyush Goyal

This move reinforces India's commitment to deepening investment partnerships and making it easier for global investors to engage with India

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Updated On : 22 Sep 2024 | 6:48 PM IST

Net FDI in India rises to $5.5 billion in Apr-Jul 24, shows RBI data

Major source countries were Singapore, Mauritius, the Netherlands, US, Belgium and Japan

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Updated On : 20 Sep 2024 | 8:54 PM IST

Harley-Davidson to Ford, foreign brands return to India with new script

Other foreign brands are also re-entering India or making fresh plans to capitalise on the opportunities the country offers

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Updated On : 17 Sep 2024 | 11:44 AM IST

Best of BS Opinion: How to get FDI up 10 times, underutilised data, more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

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Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 6:30 AM IST

Why is FDI important for India's economic growth and development process?

To get a 10x gain in FDI, we need to solve the deeper issues. The problems in India are reminiscent of those seen in China, on a smaller scale

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Updated On : 15 Sep 2024 | 10:24 PM IST

FDI inflows jump 47.8% to $16.17 bn in Apr-Jun on healthy services inflow

The data showed that overseas inflows in May rose to $ 5.85 billion and in June to $ 5.41 billion from $ 2.67 billion and $ 3.16 billion, respectively, in the year-ago period

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Updated On : 03 Sep 2024 | 11:08 PM IST

Eye on FDI, Centre to ask state govts for investment-friendly reforms

The Centre is currently engaging with various countries to boost FDI inflows, which dropped to $26.5 billion in FY24 from $42 billion in FY23

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Updated On : 02 Sep 2024 | 12:35 PM IST

Union Cabinet approves 12 industrial smart cities worth Rs 28,602 cr

These projects are expected to attract investment to the tune of around Rs 1.52 trillion with the potential of generating 10 lakh jobs

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Updated On : 28 Aug 2024 | 11:38 PM IST

Fema tweaks on the cards to allow FPIs to seamlessly access FDI route

This move comes in response to several requests from foreign investors seeking to simplify the reporting requirements they currently face when exceeding the 10 per cent threshold

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Updated On : 22 Aug 2024 | 11:45 PM IST

DPIIT floats note to seek distinction between online game of skill, chance

The official said that a clear distinction between the two is necessary to seek foreign investments as online game of skill has huge potential

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Updated On : 20 Aug 2024 | 10:42 PM IST

Remitting large amount abroad? Pay TCS, declare income accurately

Maintain detailed records of foreign remittances, including purpose, amount, and beneficiary details

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Updated On : 20 Aug 2024 | 7:28 PM IST

Net foreign direct investment rises to $6.9 billion in Q1, shows RBI data

Manufacturing, financial services, communication services, computer services, and electricity and other energy sectors accounted for about 80 per cent of the gross FDI inflows

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Updated On : 19 Aug 2024 | 8:50 PM IST

FDI in food processing sector down 30% to Rs 5,037 crore in 2023-24

FDI was Rs 6,414.67 crore in 2019-20; Rs 4430.44 crore in 2018-19; Rs 5,835.62 crore in 2017-18; Rs 4,865.85 crore in 2016-17; and Rs 3,312 crore in 2015-16 in the food processing sector

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Updated On : 16 Aug 2024 | 4:29 PM IST