Page 33 - Latest Updates on FDI
At least $10 bn of FDI waiting for right signals, says Harsimrat Kaur Badal
Funds to come if 'food plus' is allowed
 "At least $10 bn of FDI waiting for right signals, says Harsimrat Kaur Badal")
FDI buoyancy missing in capex of listed MNCs
MNCs have cut back on fresh investment despite a sharp improvement in their profitability
 "FDI buoyancy missing in capex of listed MNCs")
No FDI in defence, ports, coal in Apr-Dec period: Govt
During nine-month period of 2016-17, India attracted a total of $35.84 billion in foreign inflows
 "No FDI in defence, ports, coal in Apr-Dec period: Govt")
FDI cap tweak in print media in the works
This can mean companies like Apple, Zara can sell in India through wholly-owned subsidiaries
 "FDI cap tweak in print media in the works")
Govt is working on 'appropriate policies' for 100% FDI in airline
MoS Jayant Sinha said that Ministry has not yet received any formal application from any airline
FDI in services sector up 77.6% in 9 mths of FY'17
Sector contributes over 60% to India's GDP and accounts for 17% of total foreign investment inflows
 "FDI in services sector up 77.6% in 9 mths of FY'17")
FDI policy easing in select sectors in the works
FDI inflows into India firmed up by 22 per cent to $35.85 billion during April-December 2016
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")