Page 4 - Latest Updates on FDI
FATF: India building tools to detect unregistered virtual asset firms
India plans an indigenous Virtual Asset Lab to detect unregistered offshore crypto platforms as regulators tighten oversight following FATF concerns over money-laundering risks
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FDI restrictions relaxed for China, other countries under Press Note 3
Automatic route allowed for stakes below 10%
 "FDI restrictions relaxed for China, other countries under Press Note 3")
FDI easing only for non-LBC entities with minority Chinese stake: Official
Earlier, foreign firms with shareholders from these land border nations owning even a single share had to seek mandatory approval to invest in India in any sector
 "FDI easing only for non-LBC entities with minority Chinese stake: Official")
Easing FDI norms to boost auto ancs, EV, EMS, specialty chemicals: Analysts
Analysts said that companies involved in sectors like EV, EMS, auto ancillary, BESS, renewable energy, and specialty chemicals are expected to benefit most from the easing FDI rules
 "Easing FDI norms to boost auto ancs, EV, EMS, specialty chemicals: Analysts")
Timeline: How India-China ties moved from border clash to investment thaw
In February 2026, India began easing its restrictions on buying Chinese equipment
 "Timeline: How India-China ties moved from border clash to investment thaw")
Govt eases China-linked FDI curbs under Press Note 3: What it means
The Union Cabinet has reportedly eased FDI norms under Press Note 3, which requires prior government approval for investments from entities in countries sharing a land border with India
Govt relaxes FDI norms for China, other countries sharing land border
The decision was taken in a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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100% FDI gives flexibility to serious insurers: Generali Central Insurance
Anup Rau shared his views on FDI, insurance penetration, regulation, bancassurance, and the company's growth plans
 "100% FDI gives flexibility to serious insurers: Generali Central Insurance")
Norms on investments from China can be eased in calibrated way: Goyal
Piyush Goyal says China-origin FDI is not banned and approvals will be sped up, as India considers a calibrated relaxation of Press Note 3 norms while advancing a broad FTA agenda
 "Norms on investments from China can be eased in calibrated way: Goyal")
Gold imports not alarming yet, FDI inflows a puzzle: FM Sitharaman
'Too soon to comment on US tariff twist, but India committed to forging more trade deals'
 "Gold imports not alarming yet, FDI inflows a puzzle: FM Sitharaman")
Net FDI stays negative for fourth month as repatriations rise sharply
Net FDI remained in negative territory for the fourth consecutive month in December as repatriations rose sharply, even as gross inflows strengthened across key sectors and source countries
UP govt receives ₹20,300 crore of FDI proposals amid investor push
These proposals have flowed in under the 'Uttar Pradesh FDI/FCI, Fortune Global 500, and Fortune India 500 Company Investment Promotion Policy 2023', the government said
 "UP govt receives ₹20,300 crore of FDI proposals amid investor push")
India's outbound FDI moderates to $3.42 billion in January, shows RBI data
India's outward FDI stands at $3.42 billion in January 2026, easing from December levels, with equity, loans and guarantees showing mixed trends
Nifty Bank index hits all-time high; HDFC, Axis, Canara Bank soar up to 8%
Bank stocks rally on India-US trade deal, and hopes of the government raising FDI cap in PSBs to 49 per cent, and relaxing voting rights, believe analysts.
 "Nifty Bank index hits all-time high; HDFC, Axis, Canara Bank soar up to 8%")
ToR for banking panel likely by next month, says DFS secy M Nagaraju
On hiking FDI in PSBs, DFS Secy M Nagaraju says govt is considering raising the FDI cap to 49% from 20% to boost capital; inter-ministerial consultations are underway
 "ToR for banking panel likely by next month, says DFS secy M Nagaraju")
Union Budget 2026-27: FDI improves, but excess capacity remains
Manufacturers still have excess capacity to utilise, hindering new investments
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Eco Survey flags need for multi-pronged push to sustain FDI inflows
Despite a clear government intent and proven economic management, FDI inflows remain below their potential, especially for infrastructure needs
Budget 2026-27: New playbook for trade, Customs reforms needed
A high-level committee should be set up to review India's trade and Customs regulations, and undertake economic impact analyses of trade agreements
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FDI inflows to India surged 73% to $47 billion in 2025, says UNCTAD
FDI inflows to India jumped 73% to $47 billion in 2025, driven by strong investments in services, IT, R&D and manufacturing, according to UNCTAD
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FDI inflows to India surged by 73 per cent to $47 billion in 2025: UN
The FDI inflows to India in 2025 surged by 73 per cent to 47 billion, mainly due to investments in services and manufacturing, and policies aimed at integrating the country into global supply chains