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India's liberal FDI policy offers major investment opportunities: Deloitte
It also said that sectors like pharmaceuticals, auto and tourism are not only FDI magnets but also engines of employment, exports, and innovation, driving India's next growth wave
 "India's liberal FDI policy offers major investment opportunities: Deloitte")
Repatriation drags down net FDI to $1.5 billion in Apr-Feb: RBI bulletin
The State of the Economy report in the April 2025 bulletin noted that Singapore was the largest source of equity inflows with a share of 29.8 per cent, followed by Mauritius and the US
 "Repatriation drags down net FDI to $1.5 billion in Apr-Feb: RBI bulletin")
India's outward FDI up 20% at $5.81 bn in March 2025, shows RBI data
Singapore top FDI destination in Jan-Mar 2025
 "India's outward FDI up 20% at $5.81 bn in March 2025, shows RBI data")
Govt not encouraging Chinese FDI: Piyush Goyal clarifies policy stance
FDI applications from countries sharing land borders, such as China, have to mandatorily seek government approval for all sectors. This policy was issued in April 2020
 "Govt not encouraging Chinese FDI: Piyush Goyal clarifies policy stance")
Govt clarifies rules on issuing bonus shares to existing foreign investors
The issuance of bonus shares must comply with the applicable rules, laws, regulations and guidelines, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said
Indian firms in FDI-ban sectors can issue bonus shares to existing NRIs
The move is set to give much-needed clarity to companies in the tobacco sector that have been seeking clarification regarding the issuance of bonus shares, experts said
Net FDI dips to $1.4 bn in Apr-Jan 2025; gross FDI rises 12.4%: RBI data
Repatriation/disinvestment by those who made direct investments in India rose to $46.1 billion during the 10-month period of 2024-25, up from $36.9 billion in April 2023-January 2024
 "Net FDI dips to $1.4 bn in Apr-Jan 2025; gross FDI rises 12.4%: RBI data")
Growth in net sales of FDI companies moderated to 9.3% in FY24: RBI
The Reserve Bank released the data relating to financial performance of non-government non-financial (NGNF) FDI companies in India during 2023-24 based on audited annual accounts of 2,418 companies
 "Growth in net sales of FDI companies moderated to 9.3% in FY24: RBI")
Amid global uncertainties, FDI in India falls 5.6% to $10.9 bn in Q3FY25
FDI inflows during October-December 2023-24 stood at $11.55 billion
 "Amid global uncertainties, FDI in India falls 5.6% to $10.9 bn in Q3FY25")
Maharashtra preferred FDI destination, contributes 14% to GDP, says Guv
He said the state government has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth approximately Rs 15.72 trillion with 63 national and international companies
 "Maharashtra preferred FDI destination, contributes 14% to GDP, says Guv")
Net FDI in India declines to $1.2 billion Apr-Dec 2024, says RBI data
Gross inward FDI during April-November 2024 increased by 20.6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to $62.5 billion from $51.8 billion a year ago
 "Net FDI in India declines to $1.2 billion Apr-Dec 2024, says RBI data")
In step with a reordered world: A Viksit Bharat needs domestic market focus
A greater inward orientation is inevitable in years ahead for two reasons. One is a slowing down of growth in world trade. The second channel through which GEF will make itself felt is flows in FDI
 "In step with a reordered world: A Viksit Bharat needs domestic market focus")
UK-based Bupa likely to increase stake in Niva Bupa Health Insurance
Finance Minister Sitharaman recently announced a hike in FDI limit in insurance sector from 74% to 100%
 "UK-based Bupa likely to increase stake in Niva Bupa Health Insurance")
Public sector general insurance employee union oppose 100% FDI move
The proposed introduction of 100 per cent FDI in the insurance sector and other amendments to insurance laws by the Central Government were also discussed
 "Public sector general insurance employee union oppose 100% FDI move")
Apex Kidney Care secures FDI worth $9 mn from Swiss Blue Earth Capital
As for AKC, this investment was facilitated by Tata Capital Healthcare Fund, the healthcare-focused private equity fund of Tata Capital
 "Apex Kidney Care secures FDI worth $9 mn from Swiss Blue Earth Capital")
A new model: Revamping BIT calls for a fresh approach to boost FDI
With India facing consequences such as having its foreign assets seized as a result, government has essentially been defensive, including terminating BITs with some 75 countries between 2016 and 2021
Draft bill seeking 100% FDI in insurance to be sent to Cabinet soon: DFS
"Finance Minister has already given her approval and announced in the Budget. Now we will prepare a draft bill with the help of the law ministry," he said in an interaction with media here
 "Draft bill seeking 100% FDI in insurance to be sent to Cabinet soon: DFS")
Budget 2025: How 100% FDI will benefit the Indian insurance industry
The government seeks to fully unlock the potential of India's insurance industry, and has announced opening up of the sector to 100 per cent FDI
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Budget 2025: Charting a new growth path amid excess capacity, FDI concerns
Net FDI inflows are plummeting due to repatriation by foreign firms, coupled with increased outbound foreign investment by Indians
 "Budget 2025: Charting a new growth path amid excess capacity, FDI concerns")
Charting a new growth path: Budget highlights falling insurance penetration
Limited choice of insurance products and absence of people-friendly claim settlement mechanism is leading to lower insurance coverage in rural India
 "Charting a new growth path: Budget highlights falling insurance penetration")
