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Piyush Goyal asks e-commerce players to strictly adhere to FDI norms

Goyal said obviously if the company makes a loss of Rs 6,000 crore, they have to bring in money to pay for that loss

RS members support bill on FDI in financial services, critical infra, tech

The members were taking part in a debate on the Foreign Investment in Financial Services, Critical Infrastructure and Technology Affecting National Security (Regulation) Bill, moved by Narendra Jadhav

Full marks for technocratic budget that lets us embrace ease of living

India's corporate tax structure is now globally competitive! Rates of 25 and 15 per cent are completely acceptable to international investors

Budget 2020: Sourcing via FDI, ECB could boost research infra in education

FM has allocated Rs 99,300 cr for education sector in FY21 and Rs 3,000 cr for skill development

Budget 2020: Govt to encourage ECBs, FDI in education for financing infra

Setting up a National Police University and a National Forensic Science University, linking medical colleges to a district hospital through the PPP mode, are some proposals made in the budget

Budget 2020: FDI in India rises to $284 billion during 2014-19, says FM

FDI is important as the country requires major investments to overhaul its infrastructure sector to boost growth

Wealth creation to Thalinomics: All you must know about Economic Survey '20

The overarching theme of the Economic Survey 2019-20 is creation of wealth over time and the implementation of policies that act as enablers in creation of this wealth

Markets cheerful despite slump in GDP growth, Sensex up 7%: Economic Survey

The Indian stock market continues to be upbeat about the country's growth prospects, despite deceleration in GDP growth for the sixth consecutive quarter, the Economic Survey 2019-2020 said, adding that the BSE Sensex has increased 7 per cent till December 2019 over March. "This may also reflect the growing perception of India becoming an attractive destination for investment in the backdrop of a decline in the growth of major economies of the world and continued easing of monetary policy by the US Fed," it said on Friday. "Despite the deceleration in GDP growth for the sixth consecutive quarter, the stock market continues to be upbeat about the country's growth prospects," the Survey said. The net FDI and net Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) in first eight months of 2019-20 stood at USD 24.4 billion and USD 12.6 billion respectively, more than the inflows received in the corresponding period of 2018-19, it added. Benchmark indices Nifty50 and S&P BSE Sensex reached record highs

Govt approves raising FDI in Bharti Airtel to 100% from 49% allowed earlier

The approval comes just days before the company has to clear statutory liabilities of up to nearly Rs 35,586 cr, of which Rs 21,682 cr is licence fee and another Rs 13,904.01 cr is spectrum dues

India among top 10 FDI recipients, attracts $49 bn inflows in 2019: UN

The FDI flows to developed countries remained at a historically low level, decreasing by a further 6 per cent to an estimated $643 billion

Shekhar Gupta: Return of the Bharatiya 'Baniya' Party

BJP under Modi-Shah is returning to its trader mindset with a vengeance, underlining that strong, full majority governments can also be more risk-averse

DPIIT to examine FDI compliance in e-commerce by Uber Eats, Faasos

The meeting, which took place on Tuesday, was also attended by representatives of the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI)

Odisha's FDI equity inflows surge 330% to $43 million in H1FY20

FDI equity inflows in Gujarat more than doubled from $1.5 billion in H1 FY19 to $3.5 billion in H1 FY20

Year in Review: Jet collapse to NBFC mess, biggest business news of 2019

With 2019 drawing to a close, Business Standard looks at the biggest news developments from the world of business that shaped the year

FDI rises 15% during Apr-Sep to $26 bn; services attract most investments

FDI is important as the country requires major investments to overhaul its infrastructure sector to boost growth

Irdai restores Reliance Capital's 100% shares in Reliance General Insurance

The regulator also said its prior approval was not taken for the transfer. The Irdai added that the unauthorised transfer also violates FDI regulations

Key policy steps taken by NDA govt this year to revive a sagging economy

Macroeconomic parameters have shown that the Indian economy is going through a rough patch. Here are the key policy decisions taken by the govt in 2019, to bring the India growth story back on track

DPIIT to soon issue clarification on 26% FDI in digital media sector

The DPIIT has already taken views of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry on the issue

General insurers want FDI raised to 74%, valuation remains a concern

Some even want 100% FDI; last week apex body General Insurance Council held meeting with members to discuss the issue of FDI

Govt examining foreign fund flows in infra, telecom at sensitive locations

Many departments and agencies, including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), have been involved in the exercise