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Govt mulls permitting sale of non-food items under FDI policy
The focus is to supply-chain related infrastructure, such as cold storage, abattoirs and food parks
 "Govt mulls permitting sale of non-food items under FDI policy")
With Budget 2017 phasing out FIPB, RBI to frame policy for FDI approvals
RBI is the nodal agency for administration of foreign investments and foreign exchange
 "With Budget 2017 phasing out FIPB, RBI to frame policy for FDI approvals")
FDI inflow rises 18% to $46 billion in 2016: DIPP
The country attracted FDI of $39.32 billion in 2015
UK strengthens position as largest G20 investor in India
UK is the single largest G20 investor in India, and supports close to 800,000 jobs
 "UK strengthens position as largest G20 investor in India")
Govt clears foreign investments worth Rs 12,200 crore
15 of 24 FDI proposals were approved while three were rejected, say sources
 "Govt clears foreign investments worth Rs 12,200 crore")
Bhargavi Zaveri & Radhika Pandey: Half-hearted FDI reform
Dismantling the FIPB is the first step on the road to rationalising the FDI regime
 "Bhargavi Zaveri & Radhika Pandey: Half-hearted FDI reform")
India Inc's FDI overseas down by 57% to $1.82 bn
$246 mn came in the form of equity money; $484 mn accrued from loans
 "India Inc's FDI overseas down by 57% to $1.82 bn")
FDI in manufacturing sector up 82% in Apr-Nov period: Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman said to promote FDI, govt has put in place an investor-friendly policy
 "FDI in manufacturing sector up 82% in Apr-Nov period: Nirmala Sitharaman")
Easier business rules propel FDI by 60% to $4.68 bn in November
Cumulative inflows at $32.49 bn in April-November of FY 17, up 31% from $24.81 bn a year ago
Ministries, regulators can decide fate of FDI proposals: Sitharaman
FIPB processes proposals for foreign direct investments in India
 "Ministries, regulators can decide fate of FDI proposals: Sitharaman")
Ministries, regulators sufficient to decide FDI proposals' fate: Sitharaman
Government has announced the abolition of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board in Budget 2017
Next edition of consolidated FDI policy to come out soon
DIPP, which is under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is the nodal agency on FDI policy
Govt plans regulations for firms seeking investment sops
Experience with Apple has govt mulling over setting norms for providing investment benefits
 "Govt plans regulations for firms seeking investment sops")
Govt mulls allowing 100% FDI in single brand retail
The issue to ease the FDI policy in the sector is under discussion
Govt mulls raising FDI limit in print media to 49%
During 2015-16, foreign direct investment (FDI) in country increased by 29% to $40 billion
 "Govt mulls raising FDI limit in print media to 49%")
FDI up 27% at $27.82 billion in Apr-Oct this financial year
India receives maximum FDI from Singapore, Mauritius, the Netherlands and Japan
IndiGo, SpiceJet raise security concerns over 100% FDI norms in aviation
FDI in 2015-16 grew 29 per cent to $40 billion
 "IndiGo, SpiceJet raise security concerns over 100% FDI norms in aviation")
Mauritius top source of FDI in India
The destination for Overseas Direct Investment of Indian companies was largely Singapore, Mauritius, the Netherlands and the US
India becomes safe haven as it crosses $300 billion FDI milestone
India received $101.76 billion from Mauritius between April 2000 and September 2016
 "India becomes safe haven as it crosses $300 billion FDI milestone")
FDI jumps 60% after launch of Make in India in Sept 2014
Make in India aims to promote India as an important investment destination and a global hub for manufacturing