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FPIs invest over Rs 17,000 crore in Indian equities so far in May

Equities saw a net outflow of Rs 6,883 crore in April and Rs 61,973 crore in March, hit by coronavirus-induced disruptions.

Covid-19 impact: India looks to lure more than 1,000 US firms out of China

In talks with Medtronic and Abbott on relocating units

Before change in FDI rules, Chinese invested millions in Indian tech firms

Between January and April 2020, Chinese companies and US hedge funds raised their stakes in Byju's, Paytm and many other billion-dollar Indian technology companies

Nasscom, Japan join hands to match startups and tech firms with VCs

Nasscom has been looking to expand into more markets to reduce its over dependence on US and UK, which together make up more than 70 per cent of its exports, as of last financial year.

To boost domestic investment, Sitharaman's Budget focuses on foreign firms

A fiscally-strapped finance ministry was not expected to hand out any major sectoral sops. It has offered, instead, room for larger sector-agnostic investments, in spite of the protectionist character

Budget 2020 plans to increase FPI limit in corporate bonds from 9% to 15%

In her second Budget presentation, the finance minister said certain government securities will be open for foreign investors

Overseas investment from Mauritius into India dips; US, Ireland gain

Fund registrations from the country drop to 4.3%; US, Ireland & Luxembourg gain

Technology investment in India rose 95% at $9.3 bn in 2019: Report

India attracted tech investments worth USD 9.36 billion last year, a 95 per cent increase compared with the previous year, according to the data compiled by a global database company. The data collated by Dealroom.co and revealed here this week show that the Indian investment figures coincided with record investment numbers registered by the UK in 2019, at USD 13.2 billion, behind the US (USD 116 bn) and China (USD 33.5 bn). Both India and the UK witnessed a record year in terms of investments into their respective technology sectors in 2019. India attracted tech investments worth USD 9.36 billion last year, which marks a 95 per cent hike on the previous year, it said. "The positive tech investment figures for India and the UK demonstrate that we are both top destinations for global investors," said Hemin Bharucha, Chief India Representative for London & Partners the Mayor of London's official promotional agency. "Cities such as London, Mumbai and Bengaluru are increasingly ...

Government plans new law to safeguard foreign investment, says report

Finance ministry has proposed appointing a mediator and setting up fast-track courts to settle disputes between investors and the government

India seeks investment from Singapore to meet Rs 102 trn infra target

Last week, the finance minister unveiled Rs 102 lakh crore of infrastructure projects that will be implemented in the next five years as part of the government's spending push in the infra sector

Divergence between market performance, economy disturbing: Julius Baer CEO

Overall, we remain constructive of the Indian equity markets and are recommending investors to gradually build their equity investment portfolio, says Ashish Gumashta

100% FDI in coal mining will help India to reach 300 MT target: Deloitte

India's move to allow 100 per cent foreign direct investment in coal mining is a "positive move" and a good policy enabler towards the country's long-term ambition of producing 300 million tonnes of steel per annum, a Deloitte official has said. "I think it is a positive move on the part of the government... The global macro-economic environment is softening and it is a step in the right direction," Andrew Swart, Global leader, Mining & Metal, Deloitte, told PTI. In August, the government had allowed 100 per cent foreign investment in coal mining and contract manufacturing. "You get a real opportunity to bring in technical skills in the exploitation of these particular deposits and that's where a lot of international players can add a lot of value to the sector," Swart added. There is an opportunity to partner with some of the global miners specifically in the area of technology transfer, he said and added that this would be an important step in advancing the competitiveness of ...

PM Modi invites global investors to benefit from India's start-up ecosystem

The Prime Minister reiterated his government's commitment to make India a $5 trillion economy by 2024

India to invest $100 bn in refining, pipeline, gas terminals by 2024: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the Future Investment Initiative, dubbed 'Davos in the desert', in Saudi Arabia

Improving the investment climate

It is time to rank the states for their business and investment environment on the basis of investor perception

FPIs pulled out Rs 38,930 cr in FY19 due to weak market sentiments: Sebi

According to Securities and Exchange Board of India annual report, eligibility norms for FPIs were relaxed and data privacy concerns of FPIs were addressed

India seeks investments, but won't sign unfair trade deals: Piyush Goyal

India will sit down across the table and find a common meeting ground with the US and the UK, says Piyush Goyal in London.

Investors may find it hard to dodge India's plan to tax the super rich

The government has maintained that it is not specifically targeting overseas investors and that the increase in surcharge applies to individuals and entities

Modi govt needs more than tax breaks to make India an investment hub

India is missing out on global value chains because of its inadequate transport infrastructure, land and labor regulations and tax structure

Norway fund reduces India allocation, exits 22 listed companies in 2018

Value of the world's largest sovereign wealth fund's equity holdings is down $709 million over the previous year