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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
 "Healthy FDI inflows to continue in 2025 amid investor-friendly reforms")
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
 "FDI equity flows up 45% at $29.8 billion in H1FY25, shows govt data")
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
 "Food processing sector attracts $368.37 mn FDI till Sep FY25: Govt tells LS")
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
 "FDI inflows increase 45% to $29.79 billion during Apr-Sep quarter")
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
 "FinMin proposes to raise insurance FDI to 100%, composite licence provision")
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
 "100% FDI in insurance may attract global firms, boost competition: Experts")
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
 "Govt plans insurance law changes for unified licence, hiking FDI limit")
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
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
 "Pvt consumption back, medium-term economic outlook bullish: RBI Bulletin")