Page 17 - Latest Updates on FDI
FDI equity inflows dip 6% during April-June to $16.59-bn, says DPIIT
FDI equity inflows into India contracted by 6% to $16.59 billion during the April-June quarter this fiscal, according to the data of the DPIIT
 "FDI equity inflows dip 6% during April-June to $16.59-bn, says DPIIT")
India's outbound deal value at $7.6 billion, rises for third year in a row
US upstages UK as biggest target for outbound deals in 2022
 "India's outbound deal value at $7.6 billion, rises for third year in a row")
Indian higher education may find capital at home rather than in FDI
The data shows that much capital can be tapped domestically through alumni and corporate endowments
 "Indian higher education may find capital at home rather than in FDI")
Manufacturing sector gets $21 bn FDI in FY22, increases by 76% YoY
The manufacturing sector attracted foreign direct investments worth USD 21.34 billion in 2021-22, an increase of 76 per cent year-on-year, the commerce ministry said on Thursday
 "Manufacturing sector gets $21 bn FDI in FY22, increases by 76% YoY")
Rs 494 crore FDI received in defence sector since revising policy: Govt
India has received around Rs 494 crore of foreign direct investment in the defence sector since revising the policy relating to it in September 2020, the government said in Lok Sabha on Monday.
 "Rs 494 crore FDI received in defence sector since revising policy: Govt")
Internationalisation is the priority
Indian firms need to engage with global peers in their production reconfiguration
 "Internationalisation is the priority")
FDI inflow in R&D sector grows six-fold YoY to Rs 344 million in 2021
Karnataka attracted the most FDI in this space, followed by Telangana and Haryana. Flows into Karnataka were up more than 250% YoY
 "FDI inflow in R&D sector grows six-fold YoY to Rs 344 million in 2021")
Japan accounted for more than a tenth of India's FDI under Abe's tenure
During Abe's tenure, Japan had announced support for a number of major projects
 "Japan accounted for more than a tenth of India's FDI under Abe's tenure")
India approved FDIs from 80 Chinese entities till June 29: Report
Out of 382 FDI proposals the central government received from Chinese firms, India approved 80 till June 29
Good time to invest in debt funds as portfolio yields rise, say experts
Opt for a mix of shorter-duration, target maturity, and dynamic bond funds
 "Good time to invest in debt funds as portfolio yields rise, say experts")
Well begun, but US recession fears to hit Indian firms' foreign M&As
Bankers bullish on local acquisitions by India Inc in rest of FY23
 "Well begun, but US recession fears to hit Indian firms' foreign M&As")
US state guvs and LGs vouch for strong ties with India; pitches for FDI
A bipartisan group of American state governors and top officials have vouched for strong bilateral ties with India and pitched for investment from the Indian corporate sector
 "US state guvs and LGs vouch for strong ties with India; pitches for FDI")
India's FDI rank rises to 7th position despite falling inflows: UNCTAD
Upmove despite investments falling to $45 bn in '21 from $64 bn a year earlier: UN
 "India's FDI rank rises to 7th position despite falling inflows: UNCTAD")
Karnataka expects to receive FDI worth Rs 75,000 crore: Education Minister
Karnataka is expecting a Foreign Direct Investment worth Rs 75,000 crores in sectors like biotech and start-ups, the state's Education Minister Dr Ashwath Narayana has said.
 "Karnataka expects to receive FDI worth Rs 75,000 crore: Education Minister")
DCO, WEF launch new initiative to boost digital FDI flows globally
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Tuesday announced a new initiative to boost flows of digital foreign direct investments globally.
 "DCO, WEF launch new initiative to boost digital FDI flows globally")
LIVE: Apple looks to boost production outside China, says report
India and Vietnam, which are already sites of Apple production, are among the countries short-listed by the company as alternatives, Wall Street Journal reported
 "LIVE: Apple looks to boost production outside China, says report")
Unicorns staring at fund woes, drop in valuation amid Covid-19 outbreak
Curbs on investment by Chinese investors a major roadblock
 "Unicorns staring at fund woes, drop in valuation amid Covid-19 outbreak")
Outward FDI nearly halves to $3.39 billion in April, says RBI data
On sequential basis too, the outward investment from India in April was lower compared to USD 3.44 billion in March 2022
Disclosure norms on investments from neighbour nations tightened
This is alignment with the tweaked FDI policy of 2020 under the approval route to curb hostile takeovers
 "Disclosure norms on investments from neighbour nations tightened")
Govt amends FEMA rules to allow 20% foreign direct investment in LIC
The government has amended rules of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), paving the way for up to 20 per cent foreign direct investment in the insurance behemoth LIC.