Page 5 - Latest Updates on FDI
In step with a reordered world: A Viksit Bharat needs domestic market focus
A greater inward orientation is inevitable in years ahead for two reasons. One is a slowing down of growth in world trade. The second channel through which GEF will make itself felt is flows in FDI
 "In step with a reordered world: A Viksit Bharat needs domestic market focus")
UK-based Bupa likely to increase stake in Niva Bupa Health Insurance
Finance Minister Sitharaman recently announced a hike in FDI limit in insurance sector from 74% to 100%
 "UK-based Bupa likely to increase stake in Niva Bupa Health Insurance")
Public sector general insurance employee union oppose 100% FDI move
The proposed introduction of 100 per cent FDI in the insurance sector and other amendments to insurance laws by the Central Government were also discussed
 "Public sector general insurance employee union oppose 100% FDI move")
Apex Kidney Care secures FDI worth $9 mn from Swiss Blue Earth Capital
As for AKC, this investment was facilitated by Tata Capital Healthcare Fund, the healthcare-focused private equity fund of Tata Capital
 "Apex Kidney Care secures FDI worth $9 mn from Swiss Blue Earth Capital")
A new model: Revamping BIT calls for a fresh approach to boost FDI
With India facing consequences such as having its foreign assets seized as a result, government has essentially been defensive, including terminating BITs with some 75 countries between 2016 and 2021
 "A new model: Revamping BIT calls for a fresh approach to boost FDI")
Draft bill seeking 100% FDI in insurance to be sent to Cabinet soon: DFS
"Finance Minister has already given her approval and announced in the Budget. Now we will prepare a draft bill with the help of the law ministry," he said in an interaction with media here
 "Draft bill seeking 100% FDI in insurance to be sent to Cabinet soon: DFS")
Budget 2025: How 100% FDI will benefit the Indian insurance industry
The government seeks to fully unlock the potential of India's insurance industry, and has announced opening up of the sector to 100 per cent FDI
 "Budget 2025: How 100% FDI will benefit the Indian insurance industry")
Budget 2025: Charting a new growth path amid excess capacity, FDI concerns
Net FDI inflows are plummeting due to repatriation by foreign firms, coupled with increased outbound foreign investment by Indians
 "Budget 2025: Charting a new growth path amid excess capacity, FDI concerns")
Charting a new growth path: Budget highlights falling insurance penetration
Limited choice of insurance products and absence of people-friendly claim settlement mechanism is leading to lower insurance coverage in rural India
 "Charting a new growth path: Budget highlights falling insurance penetration")
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
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
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")