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FDI declines 11% to $22.66 billion during April-Sept; may impact rupee
Singapore was the largest source of FDI during April-September 2018-19, followed by Mauritius, Netherlands, Japan, US, and UK
 "FDI declines 11% to $22.66 billion during April-Sept; may impact rupee")
Why India's model bilateral investment treaty needs a thorough relook
It is good news that India has not completely abandoned its BIT regime, but not more than one country adopting the 2016 model BIT is sufficient indication of infirmities in the model
 "Why India's model bilateral investment treaty needs a thorough relook")
No plan to change current FDI policy in multi-brand retail trade: DIPP Secy
The current FDI policy permits overseas players to hold 51 per cent stake in an Indian multi-brand retail company
Inflow of capital from China has reduced over past 4 years, shows report
Overall, cumulative direct investment from China stood at just $2.05 billion till June 2018, according to consolidated DIPP figures
 "Inflow of capital from China has reduced over past 4 years, shows report")
India attracted $22 bn of FDI flows in first half of 2018, says UN report
The report, however, said that with the $22 billion FDI, India just about managed to make it to the top 10 host economies receiving the most FDI during the period
 "India attracted $22 bn of FDI flows in first half of 2018, says UN report")
Schizophrenia over FDI
One is the airline industry, the other is retailing
Outward FDI continues to fall y-o-y for 16 months in a row: RBI data
The total investment by domestic companies in their ventures abroad during the last 16 months between April 2017 and July 2018 stood at $25.48 billion
 "Outward FDI continues to fall y-o-y for 16 months in a row: RBI data")
Inbound FDI from tax havens shoot up in FY18
Equity investments from Cayman Islands rise by 1600%, even as inflows from traditional sources fall
Depositories share companies' information with exchanges on FDI limits
As per the separate notices issued by the two bourses, a red flag has been activated in HDFC Bank, Wonderla Holidays, IndusInd Bank, Ashapura Minechem, Cyient Ltd and S H Kelkar and Company
Govt's move to push FDI via stock exchanges fails to yield results
In 2016, govt increased ceiling of foreign shareholding to 15% from 10%; none has availed of the benefit
 "Govt's move to push FDI via stock exchanges fails to yield results")
Netherlands becoming FDI 'round tripping' haven like Mauritius, Singapore?
Study shows that many countries like Mauritius, Singapore and Cyprus were being used to route capital flows from other countries
FDI threshold set at $20 million for merchant banking, asset management
These activities also include money changing business and credit rating agencies
FDI inflow increases by only 0.27% to $36 bn during Apr-Dec 2017
The FDI recorded a negative growth -- inflows dipped by 4 per cent to Rs 2.31 trillion
DIPP notifies foreign direct investment relaxation in several sectors
Earlier also 100% FDI was allowed in the segment, but it required government approval
Govt tweaks FDI norms to open single brand retail, aviation sector further
Automatic approval for full investment in single-brand retail, foreign airline may now invest in Air India
Another step forward
Liberalisation of FDI norms augurs well for the economy
DIPP approves two FDI proposals in retail sector
Damro Furniture would undertake single brand retail trading of 'Damro' branded products in India,
Why India is an FDI magnet
The country satisfies several preconditions to attract FDI
Start-ups can now raise 100 per cent of funds from foreign VC investor
Government is focusing on start-up companies to promote job creation and innovation
 "Start-ups can now raise 100 per cent of funds from foreign VC investor")
FDI up 23% at $10 bn during April-May, says Nirmala Sitharaman
As per the FDI policy, FDI up to 100%, under automatic route, allowed in food processing industries