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Defence FDI rules belong to a different era
As defence and space startups develop globally competitive capabilities, should India create a national-security screening mechanism for foreign investment?
 "Defence FDI rules belong to a different era")
Govt considering easing FDI norms in defence sector for overseas investors
The government is considering liberalisation of foreign direct investment (FDI) norms in the defence sector to further attract overseas investors, an official said on Monday.
Streamlined approvals, KYC norms will help boost FDI flows: Piyush Goyal
There are very few sectors where foreign direct investment (FDI) is restricted, and the government is open to ideas from industry to further improve the investment regime, he said
 "Streamlined approvals, KYC norms will help boost FDI flows: Piyush Goyal")
The big BIT reset: Why India is rethinking its investment treaty model
Recent treaties with the UAE and Israel point to shorter arbitration timelines and broader investment protection, even as India retains regulatory safeguards in sensitive areas
 "The big BIT reset: Why India is rethinking its investment treaty model")
Easing of 10% rule on Chinese stake attracts FDI worth ₹4,896 crore
Investments span sectors including information technology, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, data centres and transport services, government says
 "Easing of 10% rule on Chinese stake attracts FDI worth ₹4,896 crore")
West Bengal's mega-project ambitions face old and familiar obstacles
The state could be the Bharatiya Janata Party's real test case of its business-friendly policies swot
 "West Bengal's mega-project ambitions face old and familiar obstacles")
Govt mulls raising CCEA approval threshold for FDI proposals to ₹15,000 cr
As per the existing FDI policy, in case of proposals involving total foreign equity inflow of more than ₹5,000 crore, the competent authority places the application for consideration of the CCEA
 "Govt mulls raising CCEA approval threshold for FDI proposals to ₹15,000 cr")
India's insurance sector set for 'massive' growth despite risks: S&P
S&P Global Ratings said regulatory reforms, low insurance penetration and higher foreign investment will drive long-term expansion, though profitability and macroeconomic challenges remain
 "India's insurance sector set for 'massive' growth despite risks: S&P")
Foreign etailers told to set up separate export-only units in India
The DGFT has notified a framework requiring foreign-owned e-commerce firms to create separate legal entities for inventory-based exports of Indian-made goods under the revised FDI policy
 "Foreign etailers told to set up separate export-only units in India")
Six issues impeding foreign investors in India need urgent attention
There is no single policy intervention that will alter this trajectory. We must assess the entirety of foreign firms' interaction with the Indian state
 "Six issues impeding foreign investors in India need urgent attention")
India okayed just one FDI proposal from China, 13 from Hong Kong in FY26
Overall, the government has approved 63 FDI (foreign direct investment) proposals worth Rs 10,292.67 crore, or $1.18 billion, during April 2025-March 2026, according to the DPIIT data
 "India okayed just one FDI proposal from China, 13 from Hong Kong in FY26")
FDI policy change set to lift ODOP, handicraft exports via online platforms
One District One Product (ODOP) is an initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) for promotion of at least one product from each district of the country
 "FDI policy change set to lift ODOP, handicraft exports via online platforms")
Sectoral, destination shifts mark outward Indian FDI commitments in June
Shifting global supply chains are pushing more Indian firms to build a footprint abroad
 "Sectoral, destination shifts mark outward Indian FDI commitments in June")
Best of BS Opinion: States must reduce debt in face of redemption pressures
From mounting state debt and agricultural research to public asset monetisation, China-linked investment and Tim Berners-Lee's vision for reclaiming the open web
 "Best of BS Opinion: States must reduce debt in face of redemption pressures")
India must tread cautiously on further easing of Chinese FDI norms
The experience of Asean economies and the European Union shows Chinese investments come with serious implications for host countries
 "India must tread cautiously on further easing of Chinese FDI norms")
India must remove investment barriers, ease non-tariff measures: Report
Competere Foundation says reducing investment restrictions and addressing overseas regulatory barriers are key to boosting exports, productivity and long-term growth
 "India must remove investment barriers, ease non-tariff measures: Report")
Net FDI decline due to increased repatriation by foreign investors: Govt
FDI declined in recent years, from $27.99 billion in FY23 to $6.95 billion in FY26, due to increased repatriation by foreign investors and rising Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) outflows
Govt considering proposal to ease FDI norms for downstream investments
The government is considering a proposal to ease foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for downstream investments to boost overseas fund inflows and create jobs, sources said
Unnecessary division: A modern ecommerce policy is the need of the hour
The retail sector in India has faced multiplicity of rules for decades, and that issue should be addressed fast at a time when newer formats, such as quick commerce, are emerging as a driving force
 "Unnecessary division: A modern ecommerce policy is the need of the hour")
Trade body calls for rollback of FDI in inventory-based ecom policy
CAIT seeks rollback of the new e-commerce FDI export policy, alleging it favours Amazon and Flipkart, while experts say clearer implementation rules are needed