Page 19 - Latest Updates on FDI
Easier business rules propel FDI by 60% to $4.68 bn in November
Cumulative inflows at $32.49 bn in April-November of FY 17, up 31% from $24.81 bn a year ago
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Ministries, regulators can decide fate of FDI proposals: Sitharaman
FIPB processes proposals for foreign direct investments in India
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Ministries, regulators sufficient to decide FDI proposals' fate: Sitharaman
Government has announced the abolition of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board in Budget 2017
Next edition of consolidated FDI policy to come out soon
DIPP, which is under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is the nodal agency on FDI policy
Govt plans regulations for firms seeking investment sops
Experience with Apple has govt mulling over setting norms for providing investment benefits
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Govt mulls allowing 100% FDI in single brand retail
The issue to ease the FDI policy in the sector is under discussion
Govt mulls raising FDI limit in print media to 49%
During 2015-16, foreign direct investment (FDI) in country increased by 29% to $40 billion
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FDI up 27% at $27.82 billion in Apr-Oct this financial year
India receives maximum FDI from Singapore, Mauritius, the Netherlands and Japan
IndiGo, SpiceJet raise security concerns over 100% FDI norms in aviation
FDI in 2015-16 grew 29 per cent to $40 billion
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Mauritius top source of FDI in India
The destination for Overseas Direct Investment of Indian companies was largely Singapore, Mauritius, the Netherlands and the US
India becomes safe haven as it crosses $300 billion FDI milestone
India received $101.76 billion from Mauritius between April 2000 and September 2016
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FDI jumps 60% after launch of Make in India in Sept 2014
Make in India aims to promote India as an important investment destination and a global hub for manufacturing
FDI in services sector jumps to $5.28 bn during first half of FY17
Sector, had received FDI worth $1.46 billion during April-September 2015
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FDI jumps 77.5% to $5.15 billion in September
Govt relaxed FDI norms in various sectors, including defence and civil aviation to boost FDI in the country
Centre plans to allow 100% FDI in e-commerce, with Make in India rider
NITI Aayog officials say the plan is to take a multi-pronged approach to help various sectors via e-commerce and promote manufacturing in a liberalised FDI regime
FDI in India rises 30% to $21.6 billion in fist half of 2016-17
During April-September of 2015-16, India received FDI worth $16.63 billion
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Govt mulls relaxing FDI norms in several sectors
The government may also consider easing certain norms in the information and broadcasting sector, among others
Government to look into FDI norms
The government, earlier this year, eased norms in defence and pharmaceuticals sector
Govt clears 11 FDI proposals worth Rs 2,325 crore
Finance ministry sources said among the proposals cleared, Sharekhan would attract foreign investment of Rs 2,060 crore
FIPB to take up 15 foreign investment proposals on September 26
Govt has taken slew of measures in recent past to boost FDI into the country