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Repatriation drags down net FDI to $1.5 billion in Apr-Feb: RBI bulletin

The State of the Economy report in the April 2025 bulletin noted that Singapore was the largest source of equity inflows with a share of 29.8 per cent, followed by Mauritius and the US

India's outward FDI up 20% at $5.81 bn in March 2025, shows RBI data

Singapore top FDI destination in Jan-Mar 2025

Govt not encouraging Chinese FDI: Piyush Goyal clarifies policy stance

India does not intend to encourage foreign direct investments (FDI) from China, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday, indicating New Delhi's intentions of not easing overseas investment curbs imposed on the neighbouring country in 2020. FDI applications from countries sharing land borders, such as China, have to mandatorily seek government approval for all sectors. This policy was issued in April 2020. "As of now, there's hardly any foreign direct investment from China...It was the same 25 years ago when it (FDI) was open (from China), not too much Chinese investment has come to India. Nor are we encouraging any significant investment coming in from China at all. At the moment, that is the policy," Goyal said here at an event. The remarks assume significance as certain quarters are of the view that the rule needs to be eased to attract technology and capital. In 2020, the government made its approval mandatory for FDI from countries that share land borders wit

Govt clarifies rules on issuing bonus shares to existing foreign investors

The government has clarified that an Indian company engaged in a sector where FDI is prohibited can issue bonus shares to its pre-existing foreign shareholders, provided there is no change in the shareholding pattern. The issuance of bonus shares must comply with the applicable rules, laws, regulations and guidelines, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said. "An Indian company engaged in a sector/activity prohibited for FDI (foreign direct investment) is permitted to issue bonus shares to its pre-existing non-resident shareholders provided that the shareholding pattern of the non-resident shareholder does not change pursuant to the issuance of bonus shares," according to the DPIIT's clarification which is inserted in the FDI policy. It added that this clarification is with regard to the permissibility of issuance of bonus shares to existing foreign shareholders by Indian companies engaged in sectors prohibited for FDI. FDI in the country is allowed

Indian firms in FDI-ban sectors can issue bonus shares to existing NRIs

The move is set to give much-needed clarity to companies in the tobacco sector that have been seeking clarification regarding the issuance of bonus shares, experts said

Net FDI dips to $1.4 bn in Apr-Jan 2025; gross FDI rises 12.4%: RBI data

Repatriation/disinvestment by those who made direct investments in India rose to $46.1 billion during the 10-month period of 2024-25, up from $36.9 billion in April 2023-January 2024

Growth in net sales of FDI companies moderated to 9.3% in FY24: RBI

The RBI on Tuesday said with the normalisation of post-pandemic pent-up demand conditions, the growth in net sales of select FDI companies moderated to 9.3 per cent during 2023-24 from the high of 20.3 per cent in the previous year. The Reserve Bank released the data relating to financial performance of non-government non-financial (NGNF) FDI companies in India during 2023-24 based on audited annual accounts of 2,418 companies, which reported in the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS) format for three accounting years from 2021-22 to 2023-24. Manufacturing and services sectors recorded lower sales growth of 6.4 per cent and 12.7 per cent, respectively, during 2023-24. Moderation in sales growth was broad-based across the major industries within the manufacturing and services sectors, except 'Wholesale and retail trade' and Electricity, gas, steam and air condition supply' industries. The paid-up capital (PUC) of these companies amounted to Rs 5,30,160 crore, which accounted for 51

Amid global uncertainties, FDI in India falls 5.6% to $10.9 bn in Q3FY25

Foreign direct investment in India dipped by 5.6 per cent year-on-year to USD 10.9 billion in October-December quarter of this fiscal due to global economic uncertainties, according to the government data. FDI inflows during October-December 2023-24 stood at USD 11.55 billion. According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) data, in the July-September quarter of the current fiscal, the inflows were up by about 43 per cent year-on-year to USD 13.6 billion and had increased 47.8 per cent annually to USD 16.17 billion in the preceding April-June quarter. Cumulatively, during the April-December 2024-25, the inflows registered a growth of 27 per cent to USD 40.67 billion as against USD 32 billion in the same period of 2023-24. Total FDI, which includes equity inflows, reinvested earnings and other capital, grew by 21.3 per cent to USD 62.48 billion during the first nine months of this fiscal from USD 51.5 billion in April-December 2023-24. During the ..

Maharashtra preferred FDI destination, contributes 14% to GDP, says Guv

Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Monday said the state is a preferred destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) and contributes more than 14 per cent to the country's gross domestic product (GDP). The governor, addressing the joint session of the state legislature on the first day of the budget session, asserted that Maharashtra was one of the leading industrial states in the country. He said the state government has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth approximately Rs 15.72 lakh crore with 63 national and international companies during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in January, and these investments will generate more than 15 lakh employment opportunities. Radhakrishnan said the state government is committed to resolving the Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute and has appointed expert advocates to represent Maharashtra before the Supreme Court. "Maharashtra is a preferred destination for FDI and contributes more than 14 per cent to the ..

Net FDI in India declines to $1.2 billion Apr-Dec 2024, says RBI data

Gross inward FDI during April-November 2024 increased by 20.6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to $62.5 billion from $51.8 billion a year ago

In step with a reordered world: A Viksit Bharat needs domestic market focus

A greater inward orientation is inevitable in years ahead for two reasons. One is a slowing down of growth in world trade. The second channel through which GEF will make itself felt is flows in FDI

UK-based Bupa likely to increase stake in Niva Bupa Health Insurance

Finance Minister Sitharaman recently announced a hike in FDI limit in insurance sector from 74% to 100%

Public sector general insurance employee union oppose 100% FDI move

The proposed introduction of 100 per cent FDI in the insurance sector and other amendments to insurance laws by the Central Government were also discussed

Apex Kidney Care secures FDI worth $9 mn from Swiss Blue Earth Capital

As for AKC, this investment was facilitated by Tata Capital Healthcare Fund, the healthcare-focused private equity fund of Tata Capital

A new model: Revamping BIT calls for a fresh approach to boost FDI

With India facing consequences such as having its foreign assets seized as a result, government has essentially been defensive, including terminating BITs with some 75 countries between 2016 and 2021

Draft bill seeking 100% FDI in insurance to be sent to Cabinet soon: DFS

The finance ministry will soon send the draft bill seeking to increase FDI limit in the insurance sector to 100 per cent to the Union Cabinet for its approval, Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju said on Monday. "Finance Minister has already given her approval and announced in the Budget. Now we will prepare a draft bill with the help of the law ministry," he said in an interaction with media here. Thereafter, the draft bill will be sent to the Cabinet for approval. The intent of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) is to get the bill introduced during the current Budget session, he said. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget speech proposed to raise the foreign investment limit to 100 per cent from existing 74 per cent in the insurance sector as part of new-generation financial sector reforms. "This enhanced limit will be available for those companies which invest the entire premium in India. The current guardrails and conditionalities associated with foreig

Budget 2025: How 100% FDI will benefit the Indian insurance industry

The government seeks to fully unlock the potential of India's insurance industry, and has announced opening up of the sector to 100 per cent FDI

Budget 2025: Charting a new growth path amid excess capacity, FDI concerns

Net FDI inflows are plummeting due to repatriation by foreign firms, coupled with increased outbound foreign investment by Indians

Charting a new growth path: Budget highlights falling insurance penetration

Limited choice of insurance products and absence of people-friendly claim settlement mechanism is leading to lower insurance coverage in rural India

Budget 2025: Govt allows 100% FDI in insurance, easing foreign entry

The jury is divided on whether this move has led to the expected inflow of investments