What is Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

S&P Global Ratings said regulatory reforms, low insurance penetration and higher foreign investment will drive long-term expansion, though profitability and macroeconomic challenges remain

The DGFT has notified a framework requiring foreign-owned e-commerce firms to create separate legal entities for inventory-based exports of Indian-made goods under the revised FDI policy

There is no single policy intervention that will alter this trajectory. We must assess the entirety of foreign firms' interaction with the Indian state

Overall, the government has approved 63 FDI (foreign direct investment) proposals worth Rs 10,292.67 crore, or $1.18 billion, during April 2025-March 2026, according to the DPIIT data

One District One Product (ODOP) is an initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) for promotion of at least one product from each district of the country

Shifting global supply chains are pushing more Indian firms to build a footprint abroad

From mounting state debt and agricultural research to public asset monetisation, China-linked investment and Tim Berners-Lee's vision for reclaiming the open web

The experience of Asean economies and the European Union shows Chinese investments come with serious implications for host countries

Competere Foundation says reducing investment restrictions and addressing overseas regulatory barriers are key to boosting exports, productivity and long-term growth

FDI declined in recent years, from $27.99 billion in FY23 to $6.95 billion in FY26, due to increased repatriation by foreign investors and rising Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) outflows

The government is considering a proposal to ease foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for downstream investments to boost overseas fund inflows and create jobs, sources said

The retail sector in India has faced multiplicity of rules for decades, and that issue should be addressed fast at a time when newer formats, such as quick commerce, are emerging as a driving force

CAIT seeks rollback of the new e-commerce FDI export policy, alleging it favours Amazon and Flipkart, while experts say clearer implementation rules are needed

Bupa is open to increasing its stake in Niva Bupa as its India business outperforms global operations, with the insurer also focusing investments on technology and distribution

The DPIIT said the restrictions on inventory-based e-commerce models would no longer apply where such entities deal exclusively in exports of goods manufactured or produced in India

India needs predictable tax, trade and regulatory policies to attract foreign capital, boost investment and achieve its Viksit Bharat growth ambitions

The central bank said resilient domestic activity, improving trade momentum and stronger foreign investment inflows point to a favourable outlook for the Indian economy

From forex inflows and examination reform to FPI policy, rupee depreciation and behavioural science, today's Best of BS Opinion examines India's key policy choices

India's 100% FDI regime for insurance opens the sector to global players, but faster approvals, stronger oversight and AI safeguards will determine its long-term success

Foreign e-commerce companies are allowed to do business through the marketplace model as opposed to the inventory-led format