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Govt relaxes FDI norms for China, other countries sharing land border

The government on Tuesday eased norms for foreign direct investment from all countries, including China, that share land borders with India, sources said. They said press note 3 of 2020 has been amended in this regard. The decision was taken in a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under this press note, foreign companies having shareholders from these countries required mandatory government approval for investments in India in any sector. Countries that share land borders with India are China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, and Afghanistan. China stands at the 23rd position with only 0.32 per cent share (USD 2.51 billion) in the total FDI equity inflow reported in India from April 2000 to December 2025. Ties between the two countries nosedived significantly following the fierce clash in Galwan Valley in June 2020 that marked the most serious military conflict between the two sides in decades. Following these tensions, India banne

100% FDI gives flexibility to serious insurers: Generali Central Insurance

Anup Rau shared his views on FDI, insurance penetration, regulation, bancassurance, and the company's growth plans

Norms on investments from China can be eased in calibrated way: Goyal

Piyush Goyal says China-origin FDI is not banned and approvals will be sped up, as India considers a calibrated relaxation of Press Note 3 norms while advancing a broad FTA agenda

Gold imports not alarming yet, FDI inflows a puzzle: FM Sitharaman

'Too soon to comment on US tariff twist, but India committed to forging more trade deals'

Net FDI stays negative for fourth month as repatriations rise sharply

Net FDI remained in negative territory for the fourth consecutive month in December as repatriations rose sharply, even as gross inflows strengthened across key sectors and source countries

UP govt receives ₹20,300 crore of FDI proposals amid investor push

These proposals have flowed in under the 'Uttar Pradesh FDI/FCI, Fortune Global 500, and Fortune India 500 Company Investment Promotion Policy 2023', the government said

India's outbound FDI moderates to $3.42 billion in January, shows RBI data

India's outward FDI stands at $3.42 billion in January 2026, easing from December levels, with equity, loans and guarantees showing mixed trends

Nifty Bank index hits all-time high; HDFC, Axis, Canara Bank soar up to 8%

Bank stocks rally on India-US trade deal, and hopes of the government raising FDI cap in PSBs to 49 per cent, and relaxing voting rights, believe analysts.

ToR for banking panel likely by next month, says DFS secy M Nagaraju

On hiking FDI in PSBs, DFS Secy M Nagaraju says govt is considering raising the FDI cap to 49% from 20% to boost capital; inter-ministerial consultations are underway

Union Budget 2026-27: FDI improves, but excess capacity remains

Manufacturers still have excess capacity to utilise, hindering new investments

Eco Survey flags need for multi-pronged push to sustain FDI inflows

The Economic Survey on Thursday called for a multi-pronged strategy to strengthen the country's investment climate by addressing both structural and cyclical factors, noting that the key challenge going forward is sustaining FDI inflows amid heightened global volatility. It said that the window for action is still open, but it will not remain so indefinitely. There is a need to move decisively to transform the FDI challenge into the next chapter of the economic growth story, it said. Despite a clear government intent and proven economic management, FDI inflows remain below their potential, especially for infrastructure needs. "Proactive reforms are essential to attract more foreign investment," it said adding this approach involves developing a targeted strategy that identifies a specific set of GVC (global value chain) anchors and establishes a state apparatus that collaborates directly with them as partners. The direct engagement will help resolve cross-agency issues and provide

Budget 2026-27: New playbook for trade, Customs reforms needed

A high-level committee should be set up to review India's trade and Customs regulations, and undertake economic impact analyses of trade agreements

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