Page 27 - Latest Updates on FDI
India's new FDI policy is discriminatory and against free trade: China
India's move was attributed to the rising possibility of "opportunistic takeovers" of its companies by those in neighbouring nations, as the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on the economy
 "India's new FDI policy is discriminatory and against free trade: China")
Sebi may scan Cayman, Singapore investment hubs for Chinese links
Investment hubs to see greater scrutiny for identification of end-beneficiaries
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Best of BS Opinion: Global financial system, coronavirus outbreak, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
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DPIIT, Finance Ministry locked horns before tweak in FDI guidelines
Since the FDI notification was meant to restrict, than expand, the ambit of foreign investment, it was initially opposed by the finance ministry
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Parliament panel expresses concerns over dip in manufacturing sector FDI
It recommended the commerce department to take concerted efforts to increase the share of manufacturing sector in FDI inflows.
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Defence industry received $8.82 million FDI during Apr 2000- Dec 2019: Govt
In 2018-19, FDI in the sector was aggregated at $2.18 million, according to the data
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Cabinet likely to clear PSB merger, decriminalise sections of Companies Act
As many as 43 sections of Companies Act will be decriminalised through Cabinet approval
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DPIIT notifies policy to allow 100% FDI in insurance intermediaries
Till now, FDI up to 49% was allowed in insurance intermediaries through the automatic route
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Essar to embark on new phase of investment-led growth: Ruia family
Despite losing Essar Steel in insolvency proceedings, cash flows remain strong, with Rs 1,00,000 crore of revenues from existing businesses
 "Essar to embark on new phase of investment-led growth: Ruia family")
India's 2019 PE/VC investments up 28% at $48 bn, make up 1.7% of GDP
Infra investments drive growth; PE/VC account for 64% of FDI inflows
 "India's 2019 PE/VC investments up 28% at $48 bn, make up 1.7% of GDP")
Hearing into Amazon's petition against CCI probe to continue on third day
The CCI had ordered an investigation against e-commerce companies including Amazon and Flipkart
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Piyush Goyal asks e-commerce players to strictly adhere to FDI norms
Goyal said obviously if the company makes a loss of Rs 6,000 crore, they have to bring in money to pay for that loss
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RS members support bill on FDI in financial services, critical infra, tech
The members were taking part in a debate on the Foreign Investment in Financial Services, Critical Infrastructure and Technology Affecting National Security (Regulation) Bill, moved by Narendra Jadhav
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Full marks for technocratic budget that lets us embrace ease of living
India's corporate tax structure is now globally competitive! Rates of 25 and 15 per cent are completely acceptable to international investors
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Budget 2020: Sourcing via FDI, ECB could boost research infra in education
FM has allocated Rs 99,300 cr for education sector in FY21 and Rs 3,000 cr for skill development
Budget 2020: Govt to encourage ECBs, FDI in education for financing infra
Setting up a National Police University and a National Forensic Science University, linking medical colleges to a district hospital through the PPP mode, are some proposals made in the budget
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Budget 2020: FDI in India rises to $284 billion during 2014-19, says FM
FDI is important as the country requires major investments to overhaul its infrastructure sector to boost growth
Wealth creation to Thalinomics: All you must know about Economic Survey '20
The overarching theme of the Economic Survey 2019-20 is creation of wealth over time and the implementation of policies that act as enablers in creation of this wealth
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Markets cheerful despite slump in GDP growth, Sensex up 7%: Economic Survey
Benchmark indices Nifty50 and S&P BSE Sensex reached record highs during 2019-20 (up to January 16, 2020).
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Sitharaman's infrastructure push need not be a pipe-dream: Here's how
The government should be happy that they are still buying civilization by investing in infrastructure bonds instead of paying their full taxes.
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