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PM Modi aims to boost investment ties, secure tariff relief during US visit

PM's US visit comes as foreigners have pulled $21 bn from Indian markets since September end, rupee has hit fresh lows, and the nation's $4.1 trillion stock market is Asia's worst performer in 2025

Chhattisgarh welcomes FDI for the first time at Mumbai Investor Meet

Chief minister said that since the launch of the new industrial policy the state had attracted Rs 1 trillion investments from the Investor Connect meet organized in Raipur, Delhi and Mumbai

HSBC downgrades Indian markets to 'Neutral,' slashes Sensex target for 2025

HSBC has revised its Sensex target for the end of 2025, lowering it to 85,990, from 90,520 earlier

Foreign investments in Israel rise to $11.8 billion in first half of 2024

In 2023, the US was the leading source country for investments in Israel with $24 billion followed by France with $3.7 billion, India with $1.2 billion and the UK with $1.1 billion

Year in review: 5 important regulatory changes by Indian govt in 2024

Addressing diverse areas ranging from patent processes to frameworks for AI regulation, the Centre introduced several significant regulatory changes in 2024

MoUs of Rs 30 trn signed ahead of Rising Rajasthan Investment Summit 2024

The event features participation from 32 countries, 17 of which are designated as partner nations, including Japan, Switzerland, Singapore, Denmark, and South Korea

FPI Leviathan Rises: Primary markets unleash kraken of investment in 2024

Unshackling animal spirits: A record Rs 1.1 trillion in foreign flows via IPOs, QIPs, and rights issues

Thailand aims to legalise casinos next year in win for global players

The government is working to get a so-called "entertainment complex" bill, which will allow casinos to be housed within large venues

Why investors are pulling money from Indian stocks in favour of China

Even after the recent selloff, MSCI India trades at 22 times forward earnings, more than 1.5 standard deviations higher the its two-decade average, Chinese stocks are a lot cheaper, by comparison

FIIs cash out from equities post Budget 2024 on capital gains tax tweaks

FIIs net sold stocks worth Rs 10,712 crore in the cash market, and index futures worth Rs 10,336 crore in the derivatives segment in the three trading sessions post Budget 2024.

Citigroup expects India to attract $100 billion in foreign Investments

Apart from climate transition, India's forays into electronics and infrastructure-related manufacturing are gaining prominence with investors abroad, an expert said

Foreign airlines, realty firms flock to India: 59 new registrations in FY24

Education, IT and consulting, electronics among sectors attracting overseas entities

Disappointment in Lok Sabha poll outcome will be short-lived: Pradeep Gupta

The Indian markets appear to be expensive, on an absolute basis, with 1-year forward valuation at 20 times. The overall risk/reward ratio, thus, seem unfavourable on a historical basis, Gupta said

Foreign investment dwindles as India struggles to boost oil production

India's high demand for oil and low domestic output are increasing the dependence on imports. The 'supportive' upstream policy, if backed by lower taxes, could turn things around

Trump took $7.8 mn in foreign cash while in office. He'd do it again

Latching on to either of those arguments to let Trump off the hook would be a mistake

Indian investors put in $335 mn as FDI in Dubai during Jan-June: Report

Indian companies made FDI investments of USD 335 million in Dubai during January-June, Vestian on Tuesday said. The foreign direct investments (FDI) into Dubai from Indian companies stood at USD 541 million in the entire 2022, real estate consultant Vestian said citing data of the Department of Economic Development, Dubai FDI. "Dubai witnessed significant investments (FDI) from Indian investors, amounting to USD 1.6 billion between 2020 and H1 (January-June) 2023. Dubai's strategic location along with tax-friendly policies act as a key incentive for Indian investors and business owners who are looking to expand into new markets," Vestian said in a statement. In the first six months of 2023, India was amongst the top countries investing in Dubai with a cumulative investment of USD 335 million, it said. In terms of investments in the number of projects, India has outnumbered Canada and Latvia with investments in a total of 123 projects.

CM Patel visits Japan to promote Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024

A high-level delegation led by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel reached Tokyo in Japan on Sunday morning to promote the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024. The 10th edition of the summit will be held between January 10 and 12, 2024. The biennial summit serves as a platform for businesses and governments to explore investment opportunities and establish partnerships. Ambassador of India to Japan Sibi George received CM Patel upon his arrival there, the Gujarat government said in a statement. The delegation held a meeting with Yamanashi Prefecture Governor Kotaro Nagasaki. Chief Minister Patel and other members of the delegation also visited Yamanashi Hydrogen Company, stated the release. They discussed with the Yamanashi governor about investment potential in Gujarat in the green hydrogen sector. Governor Nagasaki warmly welcomed Patel and the delegation and expressed hope that the visit would further strengthen the bilateral relations, the release said. He gave an

Cabinet approves foreign investment of up to Rs 9,589 cr in pharma company

The FDI has been approved by way of the transfer of shares from existing shareholders and public shareholders through a mandatory Open Offer

India's real estate sector received $1.6 bn investment in Apr-June: Report

The institutional investment worth $1.6 billion was led by foreign investors and commercial assets such as hospitality projects, offices, retail, etc

China's policy-making scaring away foreign investors that its cities want

Local officials are cold calling foreign entrepreneurs and bringing roadshows overseas as they seek to bolster coffers depleted by years of pandemic spending and a cratering property market