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Risk in these funds arises from the fact that even fund managers' interest-rate calls could take a wrong turn

India 'challenging place' to do business, must ease hurdles: US State Dept

India remains a challenging place" to do business, the US has said, urging it to foster an attractive and reliable investment climate by reducing barriers to investment and minimising the bureaucratic hurdles. The State Department, in a report '2021 Investment Climate Statements: India' released on Wednesday, said that India remains a challenging place to do business and also referred to the removal of the special constitutional status from the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and the passage of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). New protectionist measures, including increased tariffs, procurement rules that limit competitive choices, sanitary and phytosanitary measures not based on science, and Indian-specific standards not aligned with international standards, effectively closed off producers from global supply chains and restricted the expansion in bilateral trade, the report said. In its report, the State Department said that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ...

Tamil Nadu receives Rs 28,508 cr investment commitments; GE to set up CoE

Tamil Nadu on Tuesday received investment commitments to the tune of Rs 28,508 crore from 49 companies across various segments that will create 83,482 jobs in the state.

Capital India infuses over Rs 187 crore in education fintech Credenc

Capital India Finance Ltd (CIFL) on Monday said it has invested over Rs 187 crore (USD 25 million) in education-focussed lending fintech Credenc.

Kerala drops KITEX's claims, says state stands for 'responsible investment'

State Industries Minister P Rajeev on Wednesday said his government stands for "responsible investment" and the southern state would be made a destination of such investments in few years.

Govt may extend scheme for investment promotion to attract investors

The government may extend the scheme for investment promotion 2017-20, with an aim to attract investors and promote economic growth of the country, an official said.

Avoid locking into corporate FDs of longer tenures, say analysts

Deterioration risk in credit profile increases, and better rates may become available a year later

Retail investors continue to flock to the stock markets, shows data

The penetration has improved substantially with total demat accounts tally jumping 44 per cent from 43 million a year ago

Samsung's battery arm mulls US investment to meet growing EV demand

South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI is considering investment in the US to meet growing demand for electric vehicles, industry sources said on Friday

Realty investment highest in five years for June quarter, shows data

Investments in the June quarter got a boost with the Embassy industrial parks attracting 53 per cent of the total amount

Europe's SoftBank Prosus plays long game to shrink valuation gap

Prosus, Europe's answer to SoftBank and its Vision Fund, is betting that its long-term investments can fill a yawning valuation gap

British gambling firm Entain to double investment in game studios

ritish gambling firm Entain is doubling investment in its game development studios, as it steps up its focus on online betting after closing hundreds of high street betting shops

JSPL announces over Rs 1 trillion investment in Odisha in next 10 years

Jindal Steel and Power Limited will invest over Rs 1 trillion in Odisha to create employment opportunities in the state, its Chairman Naveen Jindal has said

Asia's highest default risk puts spotlight on Sri Lanka debt worry

The first test comes July 27, when the South Asian nation must repay a $1 billion bond to investors.

Indian SPACs to raise nearly $1 billion through IPOs in US stock market

To acquire domestic media, tech, and consumer goods firms

Check 'rental value fit' when you are investing in house, say analysts

This is the amount that a typical tenant drawn to a locality is prepared to pay

Piyush Goyal reviews 59 issues in critical infrastructure projects

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has reviewed 59 issues in 20 critical infrastructure projects, with anticipated investment value of nearly Rs 2.7 trillion, an official statement said

Infrastructure fund yields depend on govt expenditure, say analysts

Let managers of diversified equity funds decide exposure, avoid direct investment

ZF plans to invest EUR 200 mn to drive growth in India over 10 years

German automotive parts maker ZF plans to invest around EUR 200 million and strategically consolidate its business to drive growth over the next decade as it looks to double down its focus on India

Odisha govt to set up district industry, investment promotion agency

In a step towards creation of employment opportunities and boosting of economic activities in rural areas, state govt has decided to set up district-level Industry and Investment promotion agencies