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India needs to look at ESG factors to attract major FDI investment: Aghi

The investment pool around the world is estimated to be about USD 45 trillion, of this USD 12 trillion comes under ESG

Covid-19 curbs make e-commerce viral: Amazon, Flipkart see record sales

Amazon and Flipkart saw record sales during their pre-Independence Day promotions. But this surge does not indicate a decisive revival in consumer sentiment. Here's why

E-auction for commercial coal mines likely in October, results in November

The due date for submitting a technical bid is September 29 and e-auction would be conducted during October-November

Govt trying to attract FDI in infrastructure sector: Nitin Gadkari

The Central government is making efforts to attract FDI in the infrastructure sector, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said

BS READS: Political rhetoric, Chinese money are drowning out India in Nepal

Even as the Nepalese PM theologises on the nationality of Hindu gods, China is outspending India, buying Indian companies and increasing its cultural presence in Nepal

Growing confidence in Indian companies, US FDI crosses $40 bn: Report

Year to date investment from the US, including the recent ones, is over $40 billion

FDI norms to be eased further, other economic reforms in pipeline: Goyal

The minister said that new industrial policy and forest policy would be brought out soon, along with further forms in the mining sector

India needs FDI worth Rs 50-60 trn to boost Covid-19 hit economy: Gadkari

Economic activities have been significantly disrupted in the wake of the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns that were in place to curb spreading of infections

Protracted litigation sets bad precedent, says Bid Services' Rory Mackey

In a Q&A, Rory Mackey, says India's long-drawn litigious process could impact one of its key infra assets and doesn't set a good precedent for the country as the preferred FDI

Needed: Coastal economic zones

CEZs could help improve exports and employment, attract FDI and offer a credible public works programme

Higher FDI in defence sector to attract MNCs, give 'Make in India' a boost

The local companies will be at a disadvantage if they don't' get orders from the government

Measures to attract FDI must be backed with proper infra: Ashok Leyland MD

Comment comes at a time when Centre and various State governments are aiming to attract companies looking at shifting their operations out of China

How merely a change of rule can draw more FDI in sectors like insurance

Despite the presence of 24 life insurance companies and 34 non-life companies, the needle of insurance penetration in the country has hardly moved over the years

DPIIT notifies decision to permit NRIs to own up to 100% stake in Air India

The FDI policy earlier permitted NRIs to take only 49 per cent stake in the airline

In a major boost to electronic giants, SEZs clear local sourcing test

While 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) is allowed in single-brand retail, if the foreign investment exceeds 51 per cent, the 30 per cent mandatory local sourcing norm kicks in

DPIIT notifies policy to allow 100% FDI in insurance intermediaries

Till now, FDI up to 49% was allowed in insurance intermediaries through the automatic route

Big e-commerce meets small business: A balancing act for Amazon, Flipkart

As trader groups cry foul against them, Amazon and Flipkart learn to do business with small business

Hearing into Amazon's petition against CCI probe to continue on third day

The CCI had ordered an investigation against e-commerce companies including Amazon and Flipkart

Understand legal nitty-gritty of investing in Indian realty for NRIs

NRIs must ensure that the project they invest in is registered with the state RERA authority and complies with its regulations

Odisha's FDI equity inflows surge 330% to $43 million in H1FY20

FDI equity inflows in Gujarat more than doubled from $1.5 billion in H1 FY19 to $3.5 billion in H1 FY20