Page 4 - Latest Updates on FDI
Budget 2025: Govt allows 100% FDI in insurance, easing foreign entry
The jury is divided on whether this move has led to the expected inflow of investments
 "Budget 2025: Govt allows 100% FDI in insurance, easing foreign entry")
India sees 17.9% increase in FDI inflows, at $55.6 bn in Apr-Nov in FY25
Economic Survey 2025: India's foreign direct investment between April 2000 and September 2024 surpassed the $1 trillion mark
 "India sees 17.9% increase in FDI inflows, at $55.6 bn in Apr-Nov in FY25")
Rs 21,000 cr given to women under Ladki Bahin scheme: Maharashtra governor
Addressing the Republic Day function at the Shivaji Park in Mumbai, the governor also said Maharashtra stands first in the country in attracting the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
 "Rs 21,000 cr given to women under Ladki Bahin scheme: Maharashtra governor")
Gujarat received FDI equity inflow of $57.65 billion in last 10 years: Govt
This was shared in the latest report released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) of the Union government in December last year
 "Gujarat received FDI equity inflow of $57.65 billion in last 10 years: Govt")
UP govt approves new aerospace and defence policy, reforms in FDI
The state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Prayagraj also approved an FDI policy among 10 key proposals aimed at accelerating the state's development
 "UP govt approves new aerospace and defence policy, reforms in FDI")
Net FDI inflow slowed to $0.5 billion in April-November: RBI data
Gross inward FDI during April-November 2024 increased to $55.6 billion from $47.2 billion a year ago, according to the Reserve Bank of India's data (January 2025 bulletin)
 "Net FDI inflow slowed to $0.5 billion in April-November: RBI data")
We are doing FTAs only after extensive stakeholder consultations: Goyal
Citing the agreement with the four-European nation bloc EFTA, he said that for the first time in the history of FTAs, India has received a commitment of USD 100 billion FDI
 "We are doing FTAs only after extensive stakeholder consultations: Goyal")
Govt seeks suggestions to boost FDI inflows, may consider policy tweaks
The industry associations and legal players have been asked to submit their responses in the next two to three days on how to ease the norms
FDI in India surging as global investors see top destination: Piyush Goyal
He said that global investors are showing keen interest in India as the country offers several advantages such as strong domestic market, skilled and talented workforce and rule of law
 "FDI in India surging as global investors see top destination: Piyush Goyal")
Maharashtra received Rs 1.13 trn FDI in just 6 months in 2024-25: Fadnavis
In a post on X, the chief minister said the state received Rs 1,13,236 crore in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first two quarters of the financial year
 "Maharashtra received Rs 1.13 trn FDI in just 6 months in 2024-25: Fadnavis")
Cheap imports, declining FDI challenge India's textile export ambitions
India has set the target to reach $100 billion in textile exports by 2030
 "Cheap imports, declining FDI challenge India's textile export ambitions")
Healthy FDI inflows to continue in 2025 amid investor-friendly reforms
In the January-September period this year, FDI into the country rose by about 42 per cent to $ 42.13 billion
India's top economic moments in 2024: Women welfare to foreign inflows
Year ender 2024: India has maintained its position as the fifth-largest economy and continues to be one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Here's how 2024 panned out for the country
 "India's top economic moments in 2024: Women welfare to foreign inflows")
India crosses $1 trillion in FDI since 2000; Mauritius tops the list
India's cumulative FDI inflows have crossed $1 trillion since 2000, with Mauritius leading the pack, followed by Singapore, highlighting the country's growing appeal as a global investment hub
 "India crosses $1 trillion in FDI since 2000; Mauritius tops the list")
Markets today: Inflation at 5.48%; Nov WPI; Wall St falls; Gemmological IPO
At 7:25 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were trading 105 points lower at 24,543 levels, hinting at a gap-down start
 "Markets today: Inflation at 5.48%; Nov WPI; Wall St falls; Gemmological IPO")
India must address challenges to unlock its FDI potential: Sanjay Nayar
Says reducing GST on essential goods can stimulate consumption
 "India must address challenges to unlock its FDI potential: Sanjay Nayar")
India's outward FDI halves to $2.28 billion in November, shows RBI data
Guarantees for overseas units nosedived to $568.9 million in November 2024, compared with $2.78 billion a year ago and $1.35 billion in October 2024, RBI data showed
FDI equity flows up 45% at $29.8 billion in H1FY25, shows govt data
Gross foreign direct investment, which includes equity capital of unincorporated bodies, reinvest earnings and other capital, saw 29 per cent rise at $42.3 billion during April-September
Insurance Amendment Bill proposing 100% FDI unlikely in winter session
Finance ministry has proposed to amend various provisions of the Insurance Act, of 1938, including raising FDI in the insurance sector to 100 per cent, reduction in paid-up capital
 "Insurance Amendment Bill proposing 100% FDI unlikely in winter session")
Food processing sector attracts $368.37 mn FDI till Sep FY25: Govt tells LS
Ireland invested $ 83.84 million, Singapore $ 48.45 million, Mauritius $ 41.65 million and the United States $ 38.60 million
