Page 2 - Latest Updates on FDI
ED files Fema case against Myntra over ₹1,654-crore FDI policy breach
The ED files Fema case against Myntra for ₹1,654 crore FDI violation, alleges it routed retail sales via group firm Vector while posing as wholesale; complaint filed under Section 16(3)
 "ED files Fema case against Myntra over ₹1,654-crore FDI policy breach")
Dixon Technologies' China playbook faces crucial Centre's FDI test
The note states that any investment or transfer of ownership from countries sharing a land border with India
 "Dixon Technologies' China playbook faces crucial Centre's FDI test")
Net FDI improves to $3.9 bn in April 2025 as repatriation slows: RBI
Net FDI rose to $3.9 billion in April 2025 on easing capital repatriation while gross FDI inflows touched $8.8 billion, with manufacturing and services leading
 "Net FDI improves to $3.9 bn in April 2025 as repatriation slows: RBI")
Centre likely to relax the board regulations for foreign insurers
The official stressed that while the reforms are not intended to open the floodgates to foreign control, they signal a more welcoming approach to global participation in leadership roles
 "Centre likely to relax the board regulations for foreign insurers")
India reaches 15th spot in top FDI destinations in 2024: UNCTAD report
India moved up to 15th in global FDI rankings as flows stayed at $28 billion in 2023 despite a global drop and led Asia in capital expenditures for new projects
 "India reaches 15th spot in top FDI destinations in 2024: UNCTAD report")
Global trade uncertainty, high capital costs may further hit FDI flows
Note that the US Budget deficit has increased structurally to over 6 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), as against the past 50-year average of 3.8 per cent
 "Global trade uncertainty, high capital costs may further hit FDI flows")
India should open up its market to attract more FDI: Wendy Cutler
Trade negotiations involve many detailed issues and often take over one year to negotiate, says Cutler
 "India should open up its market to attract more FDI: Wendy Cutler")
Foreign private sector firms' return ratios at 17-year high, shows data
RoCE trended higher in FY25 amid a drop in net FDI
 "Foreign private sector firms' return ratios at 17-year high, shows data")
Lower net FDI due to repatriation signals mature market, says RBI governor
RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra explains net FDI decline in FY25 is due to repatriation, reflecting market maturity as gross FDI rose and India remains attractive to investors
 "Lower net FDI due to repatriation signals mature market, says RBI governor")
No plans to raise foreign ownership cap in banks beyond 15%: RBI Governor
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said there are no plans to raise foreign ownership in banks beyond 15% for now. A review of ownership norms is underway as India needs more banks with credible owners
 "No plans to raise foreign ownership cap in banks beyond 15%: RBI Governor")
'Govt has fast-tracked FDI approvals from neighbouring countries'
As per that decision, FDI proposals from these countries need government approval for investments in India in any sector
Singapore leads as India's largest FDI source for seventh straight year
FDI from Singapore in 2024-25 increased to $14.94 billion from $11.77 billion in 2023-24, according to the latest government data
 "Singapore leads as India's largest FDI source for seventh straight year")
FDI hits $81 billion in 2024-25, highest in three years: DPIIT Secretary
Bhatia said that the free trade agreements that India is signing will provide opportunities for all businesses
 "FDI hits $81 billion in 2024-25, highest in three years: DPIIT Secretary")
Direct impact: Foreign investment dynamics must be studied carefully
In the normal course, repatriation by foreign multinationals and overseas investment by Indian corporations should not be cause for concern for a large and open economy like India
 "Direct impact: Foreign investment dynamics must be studied carefully")
FDI inflows set to grow further, says DPIIT secretary at CII summit
DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia says FDI will grow as investor interest remains high, driven by policy support, trade pacts and India's growth momentum
India's FDI puzzle: Why India Inc is investing more abroad than at home
A quick analysis of the data reveals that there were two factors responsible for this sharp decline
 "India's FDI puzzle: Why India Inc is investing more abroad than at home")
Net FDI into India falls to $0.4 bn in FY25 amid repatriation surge
'It's sign of a mature market where foreign investors can enter and exit smoothly,' says RBI report
 "Net FDI into India falls to $0.4 bn in FY25 amid repatriation surge")
India to tighten rules on firms with indirect foreign ownership: Report
The discussions are close to being finalised, the sources, both government officials said. They declined to be identified as the discussion was not public
 "India to tighten rules on firms with indirect foreign ownership: Report")
India's outward FDI nearly doubles to $6.8 bn in April 2025: RBI data
Equity, loans, and guarantees led the surge in outward FDI commitments from India, which rose to $6.8 billion in April 2025, up from $3.58 billion a year earlier
 "India's outward FDI nearly doubles to $6.8 bn in April 2025: RBI data")
Uttar Pradesh govt plans to tweak GCC policy to attract more FDIs
According to sources, the proposed policy will provide 30-50 per cent front-end land subsidy, apart from 100 per cent stamp duty waiver for GCC investors
