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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
 "'Govt has fast-tracked FDI approvals from neighbouring countries'")
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
 "FDI inflows set to grow further, says DPIIT secretary at CII summit")
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
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
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
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")