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FDI inflows to India surged 73% to $47 billion in 2025, says UNCTAD

FDI inflows to India jumped 73% to $47 billion in 2025, driven by strong investments in services, IT, R&D and manufacturing, according to UNCTAD

FDI inflows to India surged by 73 per cent to $47 billion in 2025: UN

The FDI inflows to India in 2025 surged by 73 per cent to USD 47 billion, mainly due to large investments in services and manufacturing, supported by policies aimed at integrating the country into global supply chains, the UN said. The Global Investment Trends Monitor, released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), stated on Thursday that the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows to China declined for the third consecutive year, falling by 8 per cent to an estimated USD 107.5 billion. "FDI inflows to India surged by 73 per cent to USD 47 billion, mainly due to large investments in services including finance, IT, and R&D as well as manufacturing, supported by policies aimed at integrating India into global supply chains," UNCTAD said. It added that global foreign direct investment reached an estimated USD 1.6 trillion in 2025, a 14 per cent increase. However, a significant part of the increase was due to higher flows through several major global ...

Net FDI negative for 3rd straight month in Nov due to high repatriation

Net FDI in April-Nov period grows 7x to $5.6 billion compared to same period last year

India's insurance reforms mark a fundamental structural advance

The 2025 insurance law amendments removing the FDI cap signal a decisive shift towards capital depth, competition and technology, strengthening India's push for Insurance for All

India's insurance market to grow at nearly 7% CAGR over 2026-30: Swiss Re

Swiss Re projects India's insurance market to grow nearly 7% annually between 2026 and 2030, supported by regulatory reforms, higher FDI limits and rising health and motor demand

Best of BS Opinion: Duopoly risks, urban woes and global disruptions

From Vodafone Idea's AGR moratorium and concerns over telecom duopoly to urban governance failures, global trade disruptions and India's openness to capital, here is today's opinion newsletter

Govt panel reviews foreign banks' plans to open branches in India

Panel chaired by DFS Secretary M Nagaraju reviewed RBI proposals for foreign banks amid a gradual decline in foreign bank presence and India's push for calibrated financial liberalisation

India to set up committee to oversee New Zealand FDI commitment under FTA

India and New Zealand announced the conclusion of the free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations on 22 December, under which Wellington has committed $20 billion in FDI over the next 15 years

Policy changes create room for foreign insurers to explore: Sompo MD

India's non-life insurance sector is set for faster growth as the Insurance Amendment Bill allows 100% FDI, boosts investor confidence and strengthens regulation, says Mathur, Universal Sompo CEO

Net FDI into India nearly doubles to $6.2 bn in April-October: RBI data

Net FDI into India rose to $6.2 billion in April-October FY26 as repatriation fell to $31.65 billion, even as outward FDI increased to $20.5 billion, RBI data showed

Insurance intermediaries with high commissions may see payouts drop

Currently, 50 per cent of life insurance investment is allocated to government securities and the balance 50 per cent to other alternative investments

FDI cap hike to 100% in insurance to boost coverage, jobs: Experts

Increasing the foreign direct investment limit to 100 per cent in the insurance sector will help expand coverage, create jobs and make life cover policies more affordable and accessible, said experts. They were commenting on the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, which was passed by the Parliament on Wednesday. The bill seeks to raise FDI (foreign direct investment) limit in the insurance sector from 74 per cent to 100 per cent. Terming the legislation as a landmark reform, Bajaj General Insurance MD and CEO Tapan Singhel said it reflects a government that has listened carefully to citizens and industry stakeholders and responded with a long-term vision. By strengthening policyholder protection, improving transparency, and empowering the regulator, the Bill builds trust at the core of the insurance system, Singhel, who is also the chairman of the General Insurance Council, said. "This will help expand insurance coverage, create jobs across the value .

100% FDI in Insurance: Legacy distribution remains hurdle for foreign firms

The FDI limit in the insurance sector was raised from 49 per cent to 74 per cent in 2021

Cabinet approves 100% FDI in insurance; Bill likely in Parliament on Monday

The source further said that this is likely to be tabled on Monday in the ongoing winter session of Parliament, which is slated to conclude on December 19

Uttar Pradesh govt funnels 11 new FDI proposals worth ₹13,610 crore

The US, Japan, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Poland, and Singapore are among the state's key global investment partners

AU Small Finance Bank surges 4%; what's driving stock price on Wednesday?

AU Small Finance Bank in focus: The Finance Ministry has increased the foreign investment limit in the private-sector bank from 49 per cent to 74 per cent.

We should look at FDI from China with safeguards: CII President Memani

Memani said the government should fast-track disinvestment of public sector units and use this capital for some large transformational projects

Rupee weakness clouds outlook for FPI flows; earnings revival key

Corporate earnings growth is estimated to be in high single digits for this fiscal and in mid-teens for the next two financial years

No plan to lift FDI cap in public sector banks beyond 20%: MoS Finance

The government is not considering any proposal to raise the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in public sector banks to 49 per cent, from the current 20 per cent, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said on Tuesday. The FDI limit in PSBs and private sector banks is 20 per cent and 74 per cent, respectively. In case of private sector banks, up to 49 per cent of FDI is through the automatic route and beyond 49 per cent and up to 74 per cent, government route is applicable. In response to a written question in the Rajya Sabha on whether the government has proposed raising the FDI limit in PSBs to 49 per cent, Chaudhary replied in the negative. Further, as per Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Master Directions on Acquisition and holding of shares or voting rights in Banking Companies', share acquisition of a bank resulting in any person owning or controlling 5 per cent or more of the paid-up capital of the bank, requires prior RBI approval. Replying to another question, ...

Bill to hike FDI in insurance sector to 100% to be tabled in winter session

The government proposes to introduce a bill to raise foreign direct investment in the insurance sector to 100 per cent in the upcoming Winter session of Parliament. The Winter session of Parliament is slated to begin on December 1 and continue till December 19. The session will have 15 working days. According to a Lok Sabha bulletin, the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025, which seeks to deepen penetration, accelerate growth and development of the insurance sector and enhance ease of doing business, is part of the 10 legislations listed for the upcoming session of the Parliament. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in this year's Budget speech, proposed to raise the foreign investment limit to 100 per cent from the existing 74 per cent in the insurance sector as part of new-generation financial sector reforms. So far, the insurance sector has attracted Rs 82,000 crore through foreign direct investment (FDI). The finance ministry has proposed amending various provisions of the ..