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RSS affiliates, opposition parties slam govt on FDI norms
Opposition parties such as the Congress, CPI (M) and TMC also opposed the move to increase the FDI limit in the defence sector
 "RSS affiliates, opposition parties slam govt on FDI norms")
Aviation, defence get FDI boost
Higher valuations and foreign partner will lift investments, expansion, business capabilities
 "Aviation, defence get FDI boost")
Radical FDI changes make India most open economy in the world: PM
The Centre has introduced changes in its FDI regime and opened up a few more sectors, where FDI can be pumped in
 "Radical FDI changes make India most open economy in the world: PM")
India now most open economy in world for FDI: PM Modi
New Delhi would become Asia's 3rd-largest economy the most open in the world
 "India now most open economy in world for FDI: PM Modi")
All you need to know about the new FDI norms
A look at all the changes that have been introduced for different sectors as per the new FDI regime
 "All you need to know about the new FDI norms")
Govt relaxes FDI norms, allows 100% in aviation, greenfield pharma
Relaxes conditions in defence FDI, sourcing norms in single-brand retail up to five years
 "Govt relaxes FDI norms, allows 100% in aviation, greenfield pharma")
FDI in food processing: Govt may put conditions for investors
Food Ministry asks for putting a condition of investing 25% of foreign inflows for creating agriculture infrastructure
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
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")