Page 15 - Latest Updates on FDI
Eco Survey: FDI, IPOs, simplified rules may accelerate M&As in insurance
The Survey points out that the highly competitive sector is already witnessing M&As as insurers have huge opportunities and volume to co-exist in the space
 "Eco Survey: FDI, IPOs, simplified rules may accelerate M&As in insurance")
FDI inflows expected to rebound in India on account of high growth: Survey
Foreign direct investment into the country is expected to rebound in the coming months on account of India's high economic growth, and steps to further improve the business environment of India
 "FDI inflows expected to rebound in India on account of high growth: Survey")
Budget 2023: FDI in startups needs tax exemption, says Wadhwani Foundation
With an estimated 250 unicorns by 2025 from a little over 100 now and $180 billion of total funding by CY23, India's startup ecosystem is well-positioned to leverage the availability of young talent
 "Budget 2023: FDI in startups needs tax exemption, says Wadhwani Foundation")
As manufacturing sector disappoints, FDIs chase services sector: Ind-Ra
Despite the Narendra Modi government's high-octane push to boost manufacturing through the 'Make in India' initiative, foreign investors continue to chase bets in the services sector
 "As manufacturing sector disappoints, FDIs chase services sector: Ind-Ra")
Startups to attract large foreign direct investments in 2023: DPIIT Secy
"Presently, India has one of the most liberalized FDI policies wherein very few sectors require government approval"
 "Startups to attract large foreign direct investments in 2023: DPIIT Secy")
Govt approved 98 FDI proposals from nations sharing border since April 2020
Many of these proposals are from China, either directly or indirectly, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Som Parkash said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha
 "Govt approved 98 FDI proposals from nations sharing border since April 2020")
India got $13 bn FDI in non-conventional energy sector in 22 years: Govt
Domestic non-conventional energy sector has received over $13 billion through FDI route in the last 22 years, the govt told Parliament
Indispensable India? Don't let confidence turn into complacency
We have been a potential partner for too long without actually committing ourselves to delivery
 "Indispensable India? Don't let confidence turn into complacency")
Will realise $1-trn digital economy goal in 5-7 years: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
The Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology said that despite the deep disruption caused by the pandemic, India as a nation has emerged stronger
 "Will realise $1-trn digital economy goal in 5-7 years: Rajeev Chandrasekhar")
India may attract $475 bn in FDI over next five years: CII-EY survey
The study says 71% of MNCs see the country as a key destination for their global expansion
 "India may attract $475 bn in FDI over next five years: CII-EY survey")
FDI and the ordinary Indian
For India to work as a dynamic global investment destination, it must work for its ordinary people
Govt must curb non-essential imports to stem rupee fall: CEO poll
India Inc encourages FDI, raising dollar deposits from NRIs
 "Govt must curb non-essential imports to stem rupee fall: CEO poll")
Depleting forex reserves making India vulnerable? Not really, say experts
At the current rate, the reserves may provide cover for eight months of imports in FY23. Four months could be considered a danger mark
 "Depleting forex reserves making India vulnerable? Not really, say experts")
India on track to attract $100 bn FDI this fiscal on back of reforms: Govt
India is on track to attract USD 100 billion foreign direct investment (FDI) in the current fiscal on account of economic reforms and ease of doing business, the government said on Saturday
'Make in India' completes eight years, annual FDI nearly doubles to $83 bn
Annual Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) nearly doubled to $83 billion as 'Make in India', the flagship scheme of the government to facilitate investment and foster innovation, completed eight years
 "'Make in India' completes eight years, annual FDI nearly doubles to $83 bn")
Pakistan's economic woes: FDI slumps 26% in first 2 months of FY23
Amid economic crisis in Pakistan, Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country fell 26.1 pc during the first two months of the ongoing fiscal year (FY23), clocking in at just USD 169.5 million
 "Pakistan's economic woes: FDI slumps 26% in first 2 months of FY23")
Apple's Chinese vendors to soon be allowed to set up plants in India
Since the launch of the iPhone 14, Apple has been scaling up its production capacity in India, shifting from China
 "Apple's Chinese vendors to soon be allowed to set up plants in India")
India 5th largest recipient of FDI in April-June quarter: Finance Ministry
India retained its status as an attractive destination among a set of developed and developing economies, as the 5th largest recipient of FDI in the April-June quarter, said Ministry of Finance.
 "India 5th largest recipient of FDI in April-June quarter: Finance Ministry")
CEPA: When it comes to trade with Bangladesh, India is far behind China
China accounted for 10.2 per cent of FDI investments in Bangladesh between 2014 and 2021, India's share was 3.9 per cent
 "CEPA: When it comes to trade with Bangladesh, India is far behind China")
CAD may touch nine-year-high in Q1FY23 as net exports soar
India's CAD stood at 1.5% of GDP in the March quarter of FY22 compared to a CAD of 2.6% of GDP in the preceding quarter of FY22
 "CAD may touch nine-year-high in Q1FY23 as net exports soar")