FDI in the defence sector during 2000-2014 has been a meagre $4.94 billion, despite the total FDI flow into the country across sectors standing at $321.81 billion.
At present, the NMP states a series of fiscal incentives, including tax sops, will be offered but only to small and medium enterprises.
Prime minister-elect Narendra Modi's first official visit as head of government will likely be to Dhaka, where he is expected to sign the much-awaited Teesta water-sharing agreement with Bangladesh Prime Minister Hasina.
The two companies have been negotiating to remain separate entities after a merger.
Experts are looking at a timeframe of anything between 12 and 18 months from the time of the new government for concrete signs of revival.
The company's search for a partner in India seems to be grounded once again
Special 301 Report expresses concern over weak IPR laws, to conduct reviews.
Modi is practical person... If he comes in, he will revive the economy and create jobs, says Sanjay Suri.
The paper will invite comments on whether or not the royalty ceiling applicable till 2009 should be re-imposed.
Adverse IPR report expected this week;Poor labelling could take fight to WTO
A certain segment of the US pharma industry have become vocal about Indian policies on domestic content requirements and IPR.
Agreement 'endorsed' by members and being legally vetted but will be part of the main Doha agenda only after a tenuous process.
Thailand, Indonesia want unconditional access to India's multi-brand retail space.
Walmart is waiting to understand as to how much multibrand retail might or might not move forward.
Under the India-South Korea Bipa, a party can drag the other to international arbitration if its investments are threatened.
The government is believed to be working on a strategy to resolve the matter related to Wednesday's Supreme Court order asking Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Kun-hee to appear within six weeks before the Ghaziabad trial court in a pending payment case.
In 2005, the US had denied visa to Modi in the wake of the 2002 Gujarat riots, which is still continuing
The Indian government has simplified FDI policy inorder to attract global retail chains.
The company, which recently hit the run rate of $1 billion in gross merchandise value ahead of the target date, is the largest mobile phone retailer in the country, counting online and offline stores, estimates show.
The Election Commission (EC) has raised certain questions on the government's proposal to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in the construction and maintenance segments of the railways.
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