Page 12 - Latest Updates on FDI
Revitalising FDI
India will need to increase its appeal
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FDI inflows can rise as India remains preferred investment destination
In the January-September period this year, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the country declined 22 per cent to $ 48.98 billion. The inflow was at $ 62.66 billion in the year-ago period
 "FDI inflows can rise as India remains preferred investment destination")
Net FDI into India touches 21-month high at $5.9 billion in October
April-October 23 FDI declines to $10.4 bn
 "Net FDI into India touches 21-month high at $5.9 billion in October")
Outward FDI halves Y-o-Y to $1.55 billion in November, shows RBI data
Outbound FDI, expressed as a financial commitment, comprises three components - equity, loans, and guarantees
 "Outward FDI halves Y-o-Y to $1.55 billion in November, shows RBI data")
BBC World Service India to restructure shareholding for FDI norm compliance
In response to the Centre's FDI guidelines, BBC World Service India, 99.99 per cent owned by BBC, may initiate a shareholding restructuring, potentially involving stake offerings to key executives
 "BBC World Service India to restructure shareholding for FDI norm compliance")
Germany remains Europe's top destination for foreign direct investment
Other countries such as Switzerland and France have also noted declines as companies lean towards mergers and acquisitions rather than investments in an uncertain economic environment
 "Germany remains Europe's top destination for foreign direct investment")
Out of Rs 1 trn worth of FDI proposals from bordering nations, half cleared
Countries which share land borders with India are China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar and Afghanistan
Sharp decline in FDI into India from Cayman Islands, Cyprus during H12023
FDI from Cayman Islands dipped 75 per cent to $145 million during April-September from $582 million in the same period last fiscal, the data showed
India to act as automaker Toyota Motor Corporation's regional Hub
Last month TKM announced fresh investments of Rs 3,300 crore for setting up of a new plant by 2026, with an annual production capacity of 1 lakh units, while generating around additional 2,000 jobs
 "India to act as automaker Toyota Motor Corporation's regional Hub")
Karnataka attracts 62 investment projects worth over Rs 3,000 crore
Eight of them envisaged more than Rs 50 crore investment, totaling Rs 2,088.44 crore. These hold the potential to create 6,360 jobs, the minister's office said in a statement on Wednesday
 "Karnataka attracts 62 investment projects worth over Rs 3,000 crore")
India a fair market with large opportunity where anyone can compete: NetApp
The San Jose, US-headquartered company wants to make India the biggest market in Asia in the medium term by overtaking Japan
 "India a fair market with large opportunity where anyone can compete: NetApp")
FDI equity inflows contracted 24% in first half of FY24, shows data
During the six months of this financial year, FDI equity inflows decreased from major countries, including Singapore, Mauritius, the United States, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates
 "FDI equity inflows contracted 24% in first half of FY24, shows data")
Online sellers seek FDI in inventory-based model of e-comm for export
He said that the e-commerce stakeholders have asked the department for the promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) to relook at the FDI policy on this issue
 "Online sellers seek FDI in inventory-based model of e-comm for export")
Sellers seek FDI in inventory models of e-commerce for export purposes
Director General of Foreign Trade (DGF) Santosh Kumar Sarangi said that they are working on several steps to promote exports through e-commerce medium
 "Sellers seek FDI in inventory models of e-commerce for export purposes")
India's outward FDI falls 12.14% to $1.88 bn in October: RBI data
A slowdown in economic and business activities, especially in developed markets, has impacted direct investment flows, both inbound and outbound
 "India's outward FDI falls 12.14% to $1.88 bn in October: RBI data")
China's FDI deficit may be a sign for increased global investment in India
India ranked among the top three in greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) announcements by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
 "China's FDI deficit may be a sign for increased global investment in India")
Rs 50,000 cr FDI in food processing sector in last 9 years: PM Modi
He said export of processed food has increased 150% in the last nine years and the domestic processing capacity has increased significantly
 "Rs 50,000 cr FDI in food processing sector in last 9 years: PM Modi")
India becoming favoured destination for FDI in infrastructure sector: Govt
Speaking at an event organised by the India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) in London, Joshi said flagship initiatives like the National Infrastructure Pipeline
 "India becoming favoured destination for FDI in infrastructure sector: Govt")
Net FDI in India down to $3 billion in April-August, shows RBI data
Global deals involving mergers and acquisitions are languishing at a 10-year low as high interest rates chill activity in equity markets
 "Net FDI in India down to $3 billion in April-August, shows RBI data")
Govt may liberalise FDI norms for space sector: DPIIT secy Rajesh Kumar
Speaking on the government's policies, he said, FDI liberalisation has substantially been achieved in India except for a few strategic sectors