Foreign Direct Investment

From Ukraine war to inflation, global headwinds take a toll on FDI inflows

According to the official, as far as 2022 is concerned, there has been a 4 per cent increase in FDI inflows

India to receive record remittances but experts worry CAD will still widen

Of $90 billion remittances that India is expected to receive in 2022, only $27.4 billion has come in the first half of the year

What's behind the fall in India's FDI inflows?

During the first half of this fiscal, foreign direct investment equity inflows fell by 14%. The total FDI also saw a contraction of 9%. What led to this fall and what could be its impact on economy?

Indian gaming to add 100,000 jobs in FY23, grow five-fold in 7 years: Study

Industry expected to attract Rs 780 crore in foreign investment, says TeamLease Digital report

Reform to boost FDI opportunities to $475 bn in 5 years: EY-CII report

India's focus on reforms and economic growth will give rise to foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunities of USD 475 billion in the next five years, a report said. As per the 'Vision 'Developed India' Opportunities and Expectations of MNCs' survey conducted jointly by EY and CII, 71 per cent of MNCs considered India to be an attractive investment destination for their global expansion, while an overwhelming 96 per cent of the respondents were positive about the Indian economy in the long run. The multinational companies (MNCs) appreciate the impact of GST, the government's digital push in various spheres, and transparency in taxation, amongst other reforms. As per the survey, the optimism is driven by both the short-term prospects, where a majority of MNCs feel that the Indian economy will perform significantly better in 3-5 years. "India's reforms focus and economic growth gives rise to FDI opportunity of USD 475 billion in the next five years," the EY-CII report said. FDI i

FDI and the ordinary Indian

For India to work as a dynamic global investment destination, it must work for its ordinary people

Vietnam giving India a run for its money in the China Plus-One game

The smaller nation is scoring high in attracting global corporations and their suppliers

No break-up fee from Prosus after termination of deal with BillDesk

PayU's expansion plans which it had charted out based on the acquisition have been put on hold for over a year

Govt must curb non-essential imports to stem rupee fall: CEO poll

India Inc encourages FDI, raising dollar deposits from NRIs

Even at $100 bn, FDI may not be sufficient to finance ballooning CAD

CAD is expected to hit a decadal high of 3.8% of GDP, or $130.5 bn; to make matters worse, FDI inflows expected are on gross basis and net inflows would be much lower than $100 bn

Need to boost investor confidence for sustainable, transformative growth

India needs to show investors not only that they can achieve decent returns in the country but that their money is safe here

CAD may touch nine-year-high in Q1FY23 as net exports soar

India's CAD stood at 1.5% of GDP in the March quarter of FY22 compared to a CAD of 2.6% of GDP in the preceding quarter of FY22

India Inc's foreign investment declines over 50% to $1.11 billion in July

India Inc's foreign direct investment in July declined over 50 per cent to USD 1.11 billion in July 2022, the Reserve Bank data showed. As per the RBI data, on Outward Foreign Direct Investment (OFDI), the domestic companies had invested over USD 2.56 billion in July 2021 in the form of equity, loan and issuances of guarantees. In a breakup, the Indian businesses invested USD 579.15 million by equity infusion, USD 193.21 million as loans and USD 337.49 million infused by issuing guarantees to their overseas ventures during July 2022. Among the major investors included Reliance Industries USD 160 million in its wholly-owned energy subsidiary in Singapore, Reliance Industrial Investments & Holdings USD 40.74 million in the fully-owned unit in retail business in the UK, and Ravindra Energy putting USD 33 million in its fully-owned unit in the UAE. Hasham Traders invested USD 32.71 million in a joint venture in the US, which is into financial services.

India's outbound deal value at $7.6 billion, rises for third year in a row

US upstages UK as biggest target for outbound deals in 2022

Manufacturing sector gets $21 bn FDI in FY22, increases by 76% YoY

The manufacturing sector attracted foreign direct investments worth USD 21.34 billion in 2021-22, an increase of 76 per cent year-on-year, the commerce ministry said on Thursday

FDI inflow in R&D sector grows six-fold YoY to Rs 344 million in 2021

Karnataka attracted the most FDI in this space, followed by Telangana and Haryana. Flows into Karnataka were up more than 250% YoY

India's FDI rank rises to 7th position despite falling inflows: UNCTAD

Upmove despite investments falling to $45 bn in '21 from $64 bn a year earlier: UN

India fastest growing economy among G-20 nations: PM Modi at ISB

Today the world is witnessing that India means business and this is the achievement of not only the government but also the youth and graduates from institutions like ISB, he said.

FDI inflow at all-time high of $83.57 bn in 2021-22, led by manufacturing

India has recorded the "highest ever" annual FDI (foreign direct investment) inflow of USD 83.57 billion in 2021-22, the commerce and industry ministry said on Friday.

PM Modi, French President Macron discuss bilateral as well as global issues

The two leaders are expected to have discussed how to ensure cessation of hostilities in Ukraine and mitigate the global economic consequences of this conflict