Without engaging with Pakistan, South Asian economic integration would not be possible
The decision is likely to bring in at least Rs 5 lakh crore of fresh investments into the sector over five years by improving connectivity and competition
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into India have crossed the $1 trillion milestone in the April 2000-September 2024 period, firmly establishing the country's reputation as a safe and key investment destination globally. According to data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the cumulative amount of FDI, including equity, reinvested earnings and other capital, stood at $1,033.40 billion during the said period.
Move to make investing in sectors with FDI cap easier.
'A balanced portfolio mix of domestic and international equity, fixed income, and precious metals is recommended.'
'Entering India is exciting, but it's also challenging. You have to be prepared for long-term investment.'
The department of telecommunications, in the draft universal licence guidelines to be signed with telcos which recently won spectrum in the 1800 MHz auction of November, has included a new clause for foreign companies.
In response to the panic triggered by Trump's trade policies, the RBI net sold approximately $43 billion in the second half of FY25 to curb volatility, as the rupee plunged to a low of 87.95 per dollar in February this year.
India will place restrictions on foreign direct investment (FDI) in the national interest to ensure safeguards because of its location in a highly sensitive neighbourhood, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said during an interactive session at the Wharton Business School in the US on Tuesday. "I cannot blindly accept FDI simply because we need investment, unmindful of where it is coming from. "We want business, we want investment, but we also need some safeguards, because India is located in a neighbourhood that is very, very sensitive," Sitharaman said.
India and the United States will finalize the contours, schedule of negotiations, and terms of reference for a proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) during a three-day meeting beginning Tuesday. The agreement is expected to be finalized in two tranches, with the first phase focusing on goods trade. The US team, led by Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch, will be in India from March 25-29 to discuss the agreement. Both countries are aiming to conclude the first phase of the agreement by fall 2025.
'Investing abroad helps mitigate currency risk for foreign-currency denominated goals, such as children's higher education and international travel.'
FDI in April, 2007-08 was $1.64 billion which was less than half of the figures in April this fiscal. "I want to dispel fears of any economic slowdown and investment drying up," Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath told reporters in New Delhi on Thursday.
'I think that kind of change is coming. We should stay prepared for that change, whichever industry or sector we are in, we must be prepared.'
The average rate of rupee depreciation vis--vis the dollar over the last 20 years is around 3.50 per cent per annum
RBI chief Raghuram Rajan said Asia's third-largest economy is being hampered by a drop in public and private investments.
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Government has rejected a recommendation for a review of the present policy of not allowing foreign airlines to pick stake in domestic carriers, Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday.\n\n
Whether Trump will actually press ahead with the oil sanctions remains unclear, since keeping Russian oil out of the world market risks high oil prices which could boomerang on the US economy and be damaging politically for Trump, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Leading oil companies dedicated the second day of India Energy Week (IEW) 2025 to announcing strategic deals and business agreements across the supply chain - from sourcing more crude oil supply to deploying more domestic ships and building gas distribution capacity.
The Cabinet on Thursday approved the Foreign Educational Institutions (Regulation of Entry and Operations, Maintenance of Quality and Prevention of Commercialisation) Bill, 2007.
The government on Wednesday allowed foreign investment in Indian print media, though within the 26 per cent FDI cap, and threw the sector open for facsimile editions of foreign newspapers, apart from hiking syndication levels to 20 per cent.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked fintech firms to focus on risk management at a time when criminals are using AI to mimic voices, clone identities and create lifelike videos to manipulate people.
'India is giving selective traffic rights wherever it makes sense to allocate those traffic rights.'
India has upgraded its technical mission in Kabul to an embassy, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar acknowledging the Taliban's consideration of India's security concerns. The announcement was made during talks with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, marking a significant step in advancing ties between the two nations.
Non Resident Indians have invested Rs 9,650.64 crore (Rs 96.50 billion) from August 1991 to December 2005, constituting 6.30 per cent of the total Foreign Direct Investment inflow, Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday.
The FDI policy is unviable for them in its current form.
The report highlights the country's good growth prospects fuelled by ongoing economic liberalisation and strong domestic demand.
Finance Minister P Chidambaram said on Tuesday the inflow of foreign funds in the banking system was not disorderly and could be channelled for productive use. There was large inflow of capital mainly from export earnings, remittances, foreign direct investment, foreign institutional investments and private equity, he said.
The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is closely working with the Reserve Bank of India, DIPP's joint secretary Gopal Krishna told reporters in New Delhi at a Confederation of Indian Industry function.
Singapore has emerged as the most sought after destination for foreign direct investment by Indian companies, who invested over USD 500 million there in May.
'As long as Sebi maintains transparency and market stability, the Jane Street episode is unlikely to deter long-term foreign capital.'
Amending the Foreign Exchange Management Regulations, the RBI said that its prior permission would not be necessary where the company whose shares are being transferred is engaged in any financial service.
This would be a 100 per cent jump over 2024, when the state had logged tourist inflow of 650 million
In a major decision that will inject new vigour into print media, the government on Thursday allowed India editions of foreign magazines with news and current affairs content with 26 per cent foreign direct investment.
Some of the domestic biggies like Future Group, Reliance Retail and Aditya Birla Retail, while welcoming the government's move to allow 51 per cent FDI in multi-brand retail and completely open single-brand retail, said it will take time for foreign rivals to make presence felt on their own in the Indian retail landscape.
'Indian markets may underperform global peers for the next two quarters.' 'But beyond that, India should catch up and resume its long-term growth path.'
Clause on 30% sourcing from Indian SMEs a particular concern.
The Indian government on Wednesday permitted owners of the daily foreign newspapers to make 100 per cent FDI (foreign direct investment) in their facsimile editions published in India.
