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Carrefour's return tells a story

After 12 years, the French retailer's return to India signals a shift in the retail landscape

Focus on the journey ahead

India's growth numbers are impressive, but the past week offered a fair dose of reality on what it will take to sustain that growth

India FDI inflows rise 6% to $19.81 bn in Apr-Jun quarter: DPIIT data

India's foreign direct investment rose 6% to $19.81 billion in April-June this fiscal from $18.62 billion a year earlier, with Singapore, Mauritius and the US among top sources.

Cumulative FDI during 2014-26 reaches $843 billion, says Piyush Goyal

The Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in India has touched a highest-ever level of USD 94.53 billion in 2025-26, while cumulative FDI inflows during 2014-26 have reached USD 843 billion, Commerce and industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. He also said that as of March 31, the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have resulted in Rs 2.40 lakh crore in actual investment, Rs 23.8 lakh crore in production/sales, and Rs 15.2 lakh crore in exports, while generating over 14.6 lakh direct and indirect jobs. Sectors such as electronics and telecom, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, automobiles, IT hardware, and speciality steel have significantly benefited from the PLI schemes, the minister said. "The numbers tell an encouraging story. India recorded its highest-ever annual FDI inflow of USD 94.53 billion in FY 2025-26, while cumulative FDI inflows from FY 2014-15 to FY 2025-26 reached USD 843 billion," he said in a social media post as September 25 marks the 12th anniversary of

BoP pressure likely to remain a challenge: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran

"India does not have the luxury of a binary choice between manufacturing and services. It has to do both" says Anantha Nageswaran Chief Economic Advisor

Fair case for rupee to appreciate from current levels: RBI's Poonam Gupta

RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta sees a case for rupee appreciation as the current account deficit shrinks and capital flows improve, potentially later this financial year.

India must cut import dependence, make goods competitively at home: Mishra

PM's Principal Secretary flags risks from fragmented global alliances, vulnerable supply chains and rising trade barriers, while calling for stronger manufacturing

Statsguru: Southeast Asia moves past India in tapping China+1 strategy

India struggles to capture China+1 supply-chain investment as Southeast Asian economies gain ground in FDI and exports

The economic reforms paradox: A few states dominate FDI inflows

Just seven states accounted for nearly 82% of all FDI equity inflows to India from January 2000 to March 2026

India's outbound FDI rises 23.3% to $3.8 billion in August: RBI data

Outbound equity FDI commitments rose to $1.14 billion in August, while guarantees for overseas units increased to $2.23 billion from $1.2 billion a year earlier

Uttar Pradesh nets ₹7,600 crore in fresh FDI proposals across sectors

Five greenfield projects in packaging, food processing and plastics are set to come up across Meerut, Unnao, Bijnor and Kanpur Dehat

Datanomics: India-China economic ties don't reflect their might

India and China seek stronger economic ties, but trade imbalance, border tensions and limited Chinese investment remain key hurdles

Uttar Pradesh steps up outreach to attract big-ticket global investments

Uttar Pradesh steps up efforts to attract foreign investment in manufacturing, semiconductors, electronics and data centres

Best of BS Opinion: Government must get real on spending

Today's opinions examine India's critical-minerals strategy, FSSAI's food-warning labels, Budget discipline, the RBI's dollar-rupee swaps and lessons from industrial policy

Weekly policy watch: Coal gasification deadline, forex reserves in focus

The week's policy agenda will focus on the coal gasification scheme, possible changes to plantation FDI rules and fresh forex reserves data

Govt mulls FDI liberalisation to bring more crops under plantation sector

The government is considering liberalising foreign direct investment (FDI) norms in the plantation sector by bringing more commercial crops under the ambit, an official said. The Commerce and Industry Ministry is holding stakeholder consultations on the issue, the official said. "We are looking for more FDI liberalisation in the plantation sector like banana," the official added. At present, 100 per cent FDI under automatic route is permitted in the tea sector, including tea plantations, coffee, rubber, cardamom, palm and olive oil tree plantations. Besides these, FDI is not allowed in any other plantation sector/activity. India has received USD 295.23 million FDI in tea and coffee (processing and warehousing coffee), and USD 3.93 billion in rubber goods during April 2000 and March 2026. As per estimates, India is the largest banana producer in the world with over 30 million tonnes annually. Despite being the largest global producer of bananas, India's exports do not reflect thi

India's FDI paradox: Record gross inflows run into investor exits

Record inflows offset by higher repatriation and rising outward investment, keeping net FDI subdued

Centre allows ecommerce firms to hold inventory for exports under FDI rules

The Department of Economic Affairs under the finance ministry has notified changes in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms to allow e-commerce firms to maintain inventory only for export purposes. These firms will have to export goods manufactured or produced in India. Also, FDI in inventory-based e-commerce retailing has not been permitted. The department in a September 2 notification has added a provision in this regard in the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019. "An e-commerce entity is permitted to engage in inventory-based model of e-commerce exclusively for the export of goods or products manufactured or produced in India in accordance with the provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 read with the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) and the Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods & Services) Regulations, 2015," the provision says. With this, the decision announced in July has now come into force. "The restrictions on Business to Consumer (B2C) .

Defence FDI rules belong to a different era

As defence and space startups develop globally competitive capabilities, should India create a national-security screening mechanism for foreign investment?

Govt considering easing FDI norms in defence sector for overseas investors

The government is considering liberalisation of foreign direct investment (FDI) norms in the defence sector to further attract overseas investors, an official said on Monday. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade is holding stakeholder consultations on the subject. "Some easing in norms is under consideration," the official said. Currently, FDI up to 74 per cent is permitted through the automatic route, while beyond that foreign direct investment is allowed through government approval route wherever it is likely to result in access to modern technology. As per the policy, foreign investment in the sector is subject to security clearance by the Ministry of Home Affairs and as per the guidelines of the Ministry of Defence. India has attracted USD 32.29 million FDI in defence industries between April 2000 and March 2026. The government has taken a series of measures to boost manufacturing in the sector. India's defence budget has increased from Rs 2.53 lakh cro