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India mirrors China's growth potential of 25 years ago: Hans De Cuyper
Ageas CEO flags high valuations in India's insurance sector but sees China-like growth potential, aims to push JV into top 10 amid rising foreign interest
 "India mirrors China's growth potential of 25 years ago: Hans De Cuyper")
Net FDI turns positive in Feb after six consecutive months of decline
Net FDI stood at $4.6 billion in February, compared with a negative $703 million in February 2025. In January 2026, net FDI was negative $1.4 billion
 "Net FDI turns positive in Feb after six consecutive months of decline")
Short-term fluctuations, including FDI outflows closely monitored: RBI Guv
He was speaking at a round-table hosted by Consulate General of India in New York on Monday
 "Short-term fluctuations, including FDI outflows closely monitored: RBI Guv")
FDI firms' net sales growth slows to 8.7% in FY25 from 9.4%: RBI data
With moderate growth in sales and rising expenses, operating profit growth slowed to 10.7 per cent in 2024-25 from 22.1 per cent in the previous year
 "FDI firms' net sales growth slows to 8.7% in FY25 from 9.4%: RBI data")
Starlink's India entry delayed as FDI clearance faces security concerns
Starlink's FDI proposal on hold as govt flags security risks; approval may depend on clarity from Starlink and its ability to address concerns over potential misuse of satellite services
 "Starlink's India entry delayed as FDI clearance faces security concerns")
Sloan bets on Essel Bath Fittings to expand India manufacturing footprint
Sloan has invested in Essel Bath Fittings to strengthen its India presence, expand manufacturing and tap rising demand for water-efficient plumbing solutions
 "Sloan bets on Essel Bath Fittings to expand India manufacturing footprint")
Money in, money out: Negative net inflows pull down India's FDI status
Rising repatriation is outpacing overseas spending.
 "Money in, money out: Negative net inflows pull down India's FDI status")
Share of active foreign firms drops to 62% from 70% in FY19, shows data
Many have scaled down operations in recent years
 "Share of active foreign firms drops to 62% from 70% in FY19, shows data")
Net FDI remains negative for fifth straight month in January: RBI data
Net FDI stood at negative $1.39 billion in January 2026 compared to negative $492 million in December 2025
China to recoup 2% share in Indian FDI after Press Note 3 changes: Report
Easing of Press Note 3 norms is expected to unlock a pipeline of pending proposals, potentially driving a near-term uptick in inflows from China, including Hong Kong, the report said
India's outbound FDI falls to $2.76 billion in February: RBI data
Overseas investment declines year-on-year and sequentially, with moderation in equity commitments and mixed trends in loans and guarantees
 "India's outbound FDI falls to $2.76 billion in February: RBI data")
DPIIT amends 'Press Note 3' to ease FDI norms for border countries
The government has amended Press Note 3 under the FDI policy, allowing investors from countries sharing land borders with India to hold up to 10 per cent non controlling stakes via the automatic route
Rethinking FDI: Investment policy must evolve with changing realities
The revised guidelines should help improve the ease of doing business and attract FDI
FDI easing under Press Note 3 not meant for Chinese firms, clarifies govt
Automatic-route investment applies only to global entities with up to 10% Chinese ownership; firms registered in China must still seek government approval
 "FDI easing under Press Note 3 not meant for Chinese firms, clarifies govt")
FATF: India building tools to detect unregistered virtual asset firms
India plans an indigenous Virtual Asset Lab to detect unregistered offshore crypto platforms as regulators tighten oversight following FATF concerns over money-laundering risks
FDI restrictions relaxed for China, other countries under Press Note 3
Automatic route allowed for stakes below 10%
 "FDI restrictions relaxed for China, other countries under Press Note 3")
FDI easing only for non-LBC entities with minority Chinese stake: Official
Earlier, foreign firms with shareholders from these land border nations owning even a single share had to seek mandatory approval to invest in India in any sector
 "FDI easing only for non-LBC entities with minority Chinese stake: Official")
Easing FDI norms to boost auto ancs, EV, EMS, specialty chemicals: Analysts
Analysts said that companies involved in sectors like EV, EMS, auto ancillary, BESS, renewable energy, and specialty chemicals are expected to benefit most from the easing FDI rules
Timeline: How India-China ties moved from border clash to investment thaw
In February 2026, India began easing its restrictions on buying Chinese equipment
 "Timeline: How India-China ties moved from border clash to investment thaw")
Govt eases China-linked FDI curbs under Press Note 3: What it means
The Union Cabinet has reportedly eased FDI norms under Press Note 3, which requires prior government approval for investments from entities in countries sharing a land border with India