Investment In India

Time to revive the animal spirits as private investment stays weak

Multiple factors have contributed to weak private consumption in the country, such as the slowdown in wages - both in the informal and formal sectors

Governments must exercise caution in these times of AI overinvestment

Within the sector, however, there are signs that reflect not just a classic boom-and-bust cycle building up, but also that significant systemic risks are being ignored

Tide to invest ₹6,000 crore in India, create 800 new jobs over five years

UK fintech Tide will invest 500 million euros (₹6,000 crore) in India over five years from 2026, creating 800 jobs as it deepens its commitment to the country's fast-growing SME sector

Moody's keeps India rating at Baa3 with stable outlook, flags fiscal risk

Moody's affirmed India's sovereign rating at Baa3 with a stable outlook, citing growth and external resilience but warning that high debt and weak affordability persist

Promise profits, not land: Indian states need a new investor playbook

India's states should compete for investment by offering better infrastructure, fewer processes, and smarter regulations, not larger land holdings or bigger subsidies

Co-investment may slip its leash as rules relax for big-ticket plays

Compliance walls could begin to crack as sovereign and pension money nose their way in

German firm from chemical sector to invest $1.5 bn in India: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said a German company from the chemical sector has decided to invest USD 1.5 billion in India, and a state has identified land for the project. Though the minister did not disclose the name of the company or the state, he said that the company's head is expected to meet the state's chief minister on Sunday. The company will "have the allotment of land in his hand, and we will have a billion-and-a-half dollars of foreign direct investment coming into the country over the next 12 months", Goyal said at a session of the Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA) here. The company is looking for a parcel of land, which is about 250 acres near a port. Germany is the ninth largest investor in India. The country has received about USD 15 billion foreign direct investment (FDI) during April 2000 and December 2024. He said that more and more companies are looking at coming to India to explore business opportunities. He added that the ...

Private investment in Indian real estate up 32% to $4.15 bn: Knight Frank

Indian real estate attracted USD 4.15 billion of private equity (PE) investments this calendar year, up 32 per cent annually, led by higher inflow in the housing segment, according to Knight Frank India. Real estate consultant Knight Frank India on Thursday released a report 'Trends in Private Equity Investment in India 2024'. The consultant reported that the private equity investment in Indian real estate reached USD 4,153 million in the calendar year 2024. The warehousing sector led the way, accounting for 45 per cent of total investments, followed by the residential sector at 28 per cent and the office sector at 26 per cent. During 2024, PE investments more than doubled in the residential sector to USD 1,177 million, demonstrating investor confidence in this segment which has been noting a consistent rise in end-user demand. Warehousing assets received USD 1,877 million while the office properties 1,098 million during the current calendar year. Shishir Baijal, Chairman & ...

Goyal Salt to set up large plant in Gandhidham with 80 crore investment

Goyal Salt produces premium industrial and edible salts

Govt initiatives like PLI helping attract foreign investors in India: CII

The government initiatives such as Make in India and production linked incentive schemes for different sectors are helping attract foreign investors to set up bases in India, according to industry chamber CII. In a letter to Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee said that the government's increased investments in infrastructure such as roads, railways and ports are making the domestic industry more competitive. The policy shift within India has also occurred at the same time as geopolitical conditions have become favourable for India, with many global companies looking to diversify their geographical base, the letter, dated November 5, said. "FDI inflows have increased from USD 45.14 billion in 2014-15 to USD 70.95 billion in 2023-24, indicating the growing interest of foreign investors for setting up base in India," it said, adding that the PLI schemes have attracted huge investments. It added that India's manufacturing capabilities

SAP to 'over proportionally' invest, hire in India: CEO Christian Klein

"It is not that we are not investing in Germany it is just a matter of fact that we will of course 'over proportionally' invest here in India and no one is surprised by that

Motorbike dealer with 8 staffers receives Rs 4.8K cr bids for Rs 12-cr IPO

Resourceful Automobile IPO: The New Delhi-based company specialises in the sale of Yamaha motorcycles and scooters. It runs two showrooms in the national capital under the name 'Sawhney Automobiles'

JP Morgan extends Rs 200 cr credit line to boost Oyo accelerator programme

Oyo almost doubled its profit after tax to Rs 30 cr in Q3FY24, compared to the previous quarter's Rs 16 crore

NYSE-listed Belden invests Rs 100 crore in innovation hub in Bengaluru

The Bengaluru centre holds significance as this is the first such centre in India, following the successful launch of CICs in Stuttgart, Germany; Santa Clara, California; Shanghai, China; and Chicago

Bharat Tex Expo next month to attract over 3,500 exhibitors: Textiles secy

Over 3,500 exhibitors and more than 3,000 overseas buyers are expected to participate in Bharat Tex 2024 -- a global textile expo to be held here from February 26-29, a senior official said on Tuesday. The expo is expected to bring together stakeholders across the textile value chain, including government and industry representatives, Secretary in the Ministry of Textiles Rachna Shah said. The mega event will provide a unique opportunity to India to showcase itself as a global sourcing and investment destination. "We expect participation of over 3,500 exhibitors from India and abroad, more than 3,000 overseas buyers and 40,000 business visitors at the Bharat Tex Expo, along with participation of policymakers, government representatives from India and abroad, the industry and buyers," she said. Elaborating on the various initiatives of the Ministry of Textiles, Shah said a "Centre of Sustainable Fashion Technology" is proposed to be established to promote capacity building and resea

Govt's crackdown on alternative investment funds puts industry on watch

The top seven shadow lenders in the country had invested around $1.35 billion in these so-called AIFs, according to their most recent annual reports

German firm TÜV SÜD invests 15 mn euros in lab test facility in Bengaluru

TÜV SÜD has 2,500 employees in India out of its total global headcount of over 30,000 employees. In India alone, the company recorded revenues of Rs 500 crore this year

Welcome world to invest in our nation, India won't disappoint: PM Modi

People of India are trendsetters and trailblazers when it comes to innovation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday and welcomed the world to invest in the country. Modi's remarks came in response to a post on X which called India an ancient civilisation that is simultaneously like a startup country. "I love your optimism and will add- the people of India are trendsetters and trailblazers when it comes to innovation," Modi said on X. "We welcome the world to invest in our nation. India won't disappoint," the prime minister said.

Adityanath govt pitching for 'Make in UP' in the growing aviation sector

Leading Indian and foreign companies, including from the US, have shown interest in setting up their manufacturing and assembly units in UP

Goyal to meet ministers, businesses in Riyadh to discuss trade, investment

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will meet senior leaders and businesses in Riyadh during his two-day visit to Saudi Arabia, starting from October 24, to discuss ways to boost trade and investments between the two countries, an official statement said on Monday. Goyal will be attending the seventh edition of Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He would meet Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) dignitaries including Energy Minister Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Salman Al-Saud; Commerce Minister Majid bin Abdullah AlKassabi; Investment Minister, Khalid A. Al Falih; Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Bandar bin Ibrahim AlKhorayef; and Governor Public Investment Fund (PIF) Yassir Rummayyan among others, the commerce ministry said. Goyal will also co-chair a conclave session on the theme From Risk to Opportunity: Strategies for Emerging Economies in the New Industrial Policy Era along with the Saudi Arabian Investment Minister. He is also expected to meet busine