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Govt releases simpler, investor-friendly FDI compendium
DIPP in the consolidated FDI policy has retained the previous UPA regime's decision allowing foreign retailers to open multi-brand stores with 51 per cent ownership
 "Govt releases simpler, investor-friendly FDI compendium")
FIPB to consider 14 foreign investment proposals on June 10
The FDI proposals include IBM India, Janalakshmi Financial Services and Macmillan Publishers International among others
 "FIPB to consider 14 foreign investment proposals on June 10")
USIBC says US firms keen to invest in India, credits improvement in ease of doing business
According to an estimate, US companies have invested $27 billion in India after the NDA government came to power, said USIBC's president
 "USIBC says US firms keen to invest in India, credits improvement in ease of doing business")
Investment in farm infrastructure must for 100% FDI in food processing
Foreign players will have to mandatorily invest a portion of funds in building infrastructure at farm gate level, said Harsimrat Kaur Badal
 "Investment in farm infrastructure must for 100% FDI in food processing")
FDI up 16.5% to $2.46 bn in March
India received $13.69 bn overseas inflows from Singapore, followed by Mauritius ($8.35 bn), US ($4.19 bn), Netherlands ($2.64 bn), Japan ($2.61 bn)
 "FDI up 16.5% to $2.46 bn in March")
Mauritius tops the list of FDI sources in India
A look at who are the biggest foreign direct investors in India
RSS affiliate to oppose FDI in e-commerce
Swadeshi Jagran Manch to pass a resolution against key economic reform measures of BJP-led govt at its national council meet later this month
FDI in farm sector jumps to Rs 553 crore in April-February FY16
This is much higher than Rs 365.31 crore in the entire 2014-15 fiscal, according to the data placed before the Lower House
 "FDI in farm sector jumps to Rs 553 crore in April-February FY16")
India narrowing gap with China on FDI inflows: Nomura
According to the financial services firm, the trend of rising inflows to India and moderating inflows to China began in 2013
 "India narrowing gap with China on FDI inflows: Nomura")
FDI in India reaches record $51 billion in 11 mths of FY16: DIPP
Healthy business climate has been created in India so that investments are promoted, said DIPP Secretary
 "FDI in India reaches record $51 billion in 11 mths of FY16: DIPP")
India overtakes China as top FDI destination: Report
In a comparison between Indian and Chinese states, Gujarat emerged as the top ranked state in terms of FDI
 "India overtakes China as top FDI destination: Report")
FDI inflows up 37% to $39.32 billion in 2015
Singapore emerged as the biggest FDI source, followed by Mauritius, US, Netherlands and Japan
98% of all FDI coming via automatic route: Shaktikanta Das
Das, the economic affairs secretary, also said that the govt is also making efforts to provide enabling environment for raising domestic investment
 "98% of all FDI coming via automatic route: Shaktikanta Das")
Opening up a marketplace of controversy
Legal and tax experts share their insights on how the guidelines will influence the existing court cases, and tax-related litigation
 "Opening up a marketplace of controversy")
Traders, RSS-affiliate slam govt on 100% FDI in e-commerce
CAIT Chief said govt is behaving like kings, not as democratically elected representatives of the people
Govt allows 100% FDI in e-commerce marketplaces
However, FDI has not been allowed in inventory-based model of e-commerce
 "Govt allows 100% FDI in e-commerce marketplaces")
Govt may permit 100% FDI in 25 more segments of NBFCs
Currently, 100% FDI through automatic route is permitted in 18 NBFC activities including merchant banking, under writing, portfolio management services, financial consultancy and stock broking
FDI proposals of Rs 48,902 cr cleared till Jan in FY16
The government has liberalised the FDI policy to maximise benefits from FDI
 "FDI proposals of Rs 48,902 cr cleared till Jan in FY16")
FDI in services sector up 85.5% in Apr-Dec
It stands at $4.25 bn
 "FDI in services sector up 85.5% in Apr-Dec")
FDI in food processing to hit farmers, employment: CAIT
Says, allowing FDI in food sector is nothing but a step in the direction of opening retail sector to FDI
 "FDI in food processing to hit farmers, employment: CAIT")