Page 9 - Latest Updates on FDI
FDI growth story to 'go well' in 2021 too, says DPIIT secretary
With relaxed FDI norms, defence production will be among the areas that will be looked at for fresh overseas investments in the months ahead
 "FDI growth story to 'go well' in 2021 too, says DPIIT secretary")
Govt has received 120-130 FDI proposals from China since April: Report
FDI proposals from China need government approval for investments in India in any sector
 "Govt has received 120-130 FDI proposals from China since April: Report")
Foreign direct investment into India continuously growing: Piyush Goyal
The country has one of the most facilitative policies to attract overseas investors, the commerce and industry minister said
 "Foreign direct investment into India continuously growing: Piyush Goyal")
Not in India's DNA to be deterred by Covid, Ambani tells Zuckerberg
Crises are too precious to be wasted, as they present an opportunity for new growth, RIL chief Mukesh Ambani tells Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Read full transcript of the discussion
 "Not in India's DNA to be deterred by Covid, Ambani tells Zuckerberg")
Foreign innovation welcome but govt equally keen on India's safety: Prasad
Ravi Shankar Prasad said foreign investments and innovations are welcome but at the same time, the government is focussed on promoting Indian innovation as well as keen on the country's safety
 "Foreign innovation welcome but govt equally keen on India's safety: Prasad")
Safe investment destination: FDI equity inflows in India cross $500 billion
No amount was raised by way of rupee-denominated bonds (RDBs) or masala bonds during the month under reporting in 2020 and 2019
Rising FDI shows investors prefer India's enabling environment: Goyal
FDI in India grew by 15 per cent to Rs 2.2 trillion ($30 billion) during the first half of the current fiscal.
 "Rising FDI shows investors prefer India's enabling environment: Goyal")
India 4th major host of greenfield FDI projects during 2004-2015: Report
The paper said while the People''s Republic of China (PRC) has already emerged as one of the world''s largest and most important economies, India is likely to do so over the coming decades
 "India 4th major host of greenfield FDI projects during 2004-2015: Report")
CCEA gives the green light to Rs 2,480 crore FDI into ATC Telecom
ATC Asia Pacific is buying about 12 per cent stock of ATC Telecom
 "CCEA gives the green light to Rs 2,480 crore FDI into ATC Telecom")
Amazon Web Services to spend Rs 20,000 cr on second infra region in India
The new region, operational by mid-2022, will have three Availability Zones; will join existing nine AWS Regions and 26 Availability Zones across Asia
 "Amazon Web Services to spend Rs 20,000 cr on second infra region in India")
India expects $3.4 billion FDI in data center infrastructure: Anuj Puri
Data centers are to become the next big segment after warehousing and nearly $3.4 billion foreign investment is expected in this space in the coming 3-4 months, a top official said
 "India expects $3.4 billion FDI in data center infrastructure: Anuj Puri")
Tough legal battle ahead for Future group as it loses arbitration case
Corporate lawyers say Indian courts usually go along with orders given by foreign arbitration courts as witnessed in several cases before
 "Tough legal battle ahead for Future group as it loses arbitration case")
FDI up 16% to $27.1 bn in Apr-Aug compared to $23.35 bn year ago: Govt data
The ministry said that the total FDI, which includes reinvested earnings, grew by 13 per cent to $35.73 billion
Digital media, news agencies need to comply with 26% FDI cap: Govt
News aggregators, news agencies which supply information to digital media firms and companies uploading news and current affairs on websites will have to comply with the 26% foreign investment cap
Vedanta's failed delisting triggers debate on FDI tag, limited disclosure
Officials said the assumption that Vedanta's delisting would have been successful at a price of Rs 140 was "completely misplaced
 "Vedanta's failed delisting triggers debate on FDI tag, limited disclosure")
67% MNCs see India among top choices for FDI, says CII-EY survey
Respondents cite country's market potential, skilled workforce and political stability as three key factors, along with cheap labour, policy reforms and availability of raw materialsIndia has emerged
 "67% MNCs see India among top choices for FDI, says CII-EY survey")
RBI's stand on FDI from Mauritius to slow down PE inflows in NBFCs
Some $1-1.5 billion annual inflows in NBFC space likely to be impacted with RBI move
 "RBI's stand on FDI from Mauritius to slow down PE inflows in NBFCs")
Singapore topples Mauritius in FPI race aided by growth in equity assets
String of regulatory setbacks have hurt Mauritius in the past two years
Govt's decision on FDI in defence to enhance self-reliance in sector: Goyal
The government's decision to ease FDI norms in the defence sector will push self-reliance in production and keep national interests and security paramount, Piyush Goyal said
 "Govt's decision on FDI in defence to enhance self-reliance in sector: Goyal")
Govt permits up to 74% FDI under automatic route in defence sector
The government has permitted FDI of up to 74 per cent under automatic route in the defence sector with a view to attracting overseas investors, according to a press note issued by the DPIIT
 "Govt permits up to 74% FDI under automatic route in defence sector")
