Page 5 - Latest Updates on FDI
FDI inflows increase 45% to $29.79 billion during Apr-Sep quarter
In the July-September quarter, the inflows grew by about 43 per cent year-on-year to $13.6 billion against $9.52 billion in the same quarter last fiscal
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FinMin proposes to raise insurance FDI to 100%, composite licence provision
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has sought public comments on the proposed amendments by December 10
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100% FDI in insurance may attract global firms, boost competition: Experts
Six new players have entered the industry in the last few years, marking the first additions in the life insurance in over a decade and the first in the general and health insurance segments in nearly
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Govt plans insurance law changes for unified licence, hiking FDI limit
A single licence for insurers and higher FDI limit could boost investments and improve insurance penetration in the country
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Best of BS Opinion: Wakeup call on biodiversity, strategy for FDI and more
Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
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Strategy for FDI by Indian firms: A 2x2 classification for the leadership
Watching global firms utilising services production in India offers insights into the role of FDI
Govt's focus on FDI liberalisation to boost industrialisation: DPIIT
Initiatives like the National Industrial Corridor Program, Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, and the ease of doing business reforms have facilitated industrial growth, DPIIT secy said
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Pvt consumption back, medium-term economic outlook bullish: RBI Bulletin
Record production estimates for kharif foodgrains as well as promising rabi crop prospects augur well for farm income and rural demand, going forward
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CAD is manageable as India is doing well in services exports: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that India's current account deficit (CAD) is manageable as it is doing well in services exports.
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FPI-FDI transition to give overseas funds more elbow room, say experts
Move to open the door for higher exposure in startups, mid-size firms
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India's outward FDI rises to $3.7 billion in October 2024: RBI data
Equity commitments fell to $655.84 million in October 2024, compared with $993.35 million a year ago and $817.64 million recorded in September 2024
Foreign funding: Higher FDI to improve growth outcomes for Indian economy
India needs to continuously improve its business environment to attract durable foreign saving
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RBI issues operational framework for reclassification of FPI to FDI
Currently, an investment made by foreign portfolio investor along with its investor group (FPI) should be less than 10 per cent of the total paid-up equity capital on a fully diluted basis
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Why investors are pulling money from Indian stocks in favour of China
Even after the recent selloff, MSCI India trades at 22 times forward earnings, more than 1.5 standard deviations higher the its two-decade average, Chinese stocks are a lot cheaper, by comparison
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Net FDI in India more than doubles in Apr-Aug 2024, shows RBI data
Improving FDI to support growth in manufacturing
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal invites investors to state's investment summit
CM Bhajan Lal expressed optimism, hoping to secure more investments from the UK as part of Rajasthan's continued efforts to boost economic ties and attract global capital
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US continues to be largest source of FDI in India: RBI annual census
Out of the 41,653 entities, which responded in the latest census, 37,407 reported foreign direct investment (FDI) and/or overseas direct investment (ODI) in their balance sheets for March 2024
FDI realities: A decade on, policy for multi-brand retail remains on paper
Ten years after FDI in multi-brand retail was allowed, it remains largely inactive. Meanwhile, e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart continue to reshape India's rapidly evolving retail market
Govt mulls new regulatory mechanism for FDI supervision and oversight
India is a major destination for foreign direct investments given its 1.4 billion market, stable policies, demographic dividend, good investment returns and skilled workforce
Odisha to hold investors' meet in January, eyes Rs 2.5 trn by 2029
The state Cabinet has approved investment proposals worth Rs 44,682 crore, achieving 90 per cent of the annual target
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