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  Insurance Amendment Bill likely to be introduced in Parliament during monsoon session

  Business | April 27, 2025 14:36 IST

  The Insurance Amendment Bill, proposing a 100% FDI cap in the insurance sector, is expected to be introduced in the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament. Key features of the bill include allowing agents to sell products from multiple insurers and simplifying foreign investment rules.

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  FDI limit for insurance sector to be raised to 100 per cent: What does it mean for common man?

  Business | February 02, 2025 12:21 IST

  Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman said that the draft Bill will also simplify certain procedures and rules. The draft Bill will be tabled in Parliament soon.

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  India achieves USD 1 trillion in FDI milestone | Top FDI sources and sectors

  Business | December 13, 2024 14:26 IST

  India hits USD 1 trillion in FDI inflows since 2000. Mauritius, Singapore, and the US lead investments. Explore the key sectors and reforms driving growth.

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  RBI makes changes in framework for reclassification of FPI to FDI | Check new norms

  Business | November 11, 2024 15:59 IST

  The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued an operational framework for reclassification of foreign portfolio investment by FPI to FDI.

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  FDI inflows rise 47.8 per cent to USD 16.17 billion in April-June 2024

  Business | September 03, 2024 20:31 IST

  In April, FDI inflows were down marginally at USD 4.91 billion against USD 5.1 billion in April 2023.

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  Attention air passengers! Vistara to stop bookings from THIS date due to merger with Air India

  Business | August 30, 2024 13:43 IST

  Vistara will operate its final flight on November 11, 2024, as it merges with Air India on November 12. Post-September 3, 2024, bookings with Vistara for dates after November 11 will be redirected to Air India.

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  Singapore Airlines gets FDI nod for Vistara-Air India merger, to form world’s largest airline group

  Business | August 30, 2024 12:04 IST

  The merger, first announced in November 2022, is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2024. Singapore Airlines noted that the completion of the deal is contingent on compliance with Indian laws and other regulatory approvals.

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  India 'not rethinking' allowing Chinese investment as suggested by Economic survey: Piyush Goyal

  Business | July 30, 2024 12:27 IST

  Earlier in July, Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran said New Delhi should focus on Foreign Direct Investments from China to boost its exports and help keep India's growing trade deficit with Beijing in check.

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  Gujarat takes big leap in FDI inflow with 55 per cent jump in 2023-24 over 2022-23 figure

  Business | July 06, 2024 11:47 IST

  Gujarat registered an increase of 55 per cent in the FDI inflow during FY 2023-24 as compared to the inflow during FY 2022-23. The state got USD 7.3 billion in FY 2023-24 as compared to the USD 4.7 billion received in FY 2022-23.

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  Indian economy in 'severe distress' but so-called BJP 'doctors' don't care: P Chidambaram

  India | March 29, 2024 10:07 IST

  P Chidambaram, former Union Finance Minister, criticised the BJP-led central government, asserting that the economy is experiencing severe distress. He supported his claim by highlighting a substantial decline in net foreign direct investment.

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  India eases process for FDI in space sector, allows 100 per cent in making satellite components

  Business | February 22, 2024 14:25 IST

  India has unveiled significant reforms in its space sector to attract foreign investment, allowing 100% FDI in satellite system manufacturing without approval and easing regulations for launch vehicles. These reforms are expected to stimulate economic growth, foster private sector participation.

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  Govt hikes sugarcane procurement price by Rs 25 to Rs 340 per quintal

  Business | February 22, 2024 6:11 IST

  Sugarcane is grown mainly in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka. ​The FRP has been determined on the basis of recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) and after consultation with state governments and other stakeholders.

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  Govt examining foreign direct investment flow from China in Paytm Payments Services: Sources

  Business | February 11, 2024 19:14 IST

  In November 2020, PPSL had applied for a licence with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a payment aggregator under the guidelines on Regulation of Payment Aggregators and Payment Gateways.

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  India's emergence as economic prowess attract foreign investments in equity market

  Business | January 14, 2024 22:53 IST

  India's robust economic growth and investor-friendly policies position it as an attractive emerging market, drawing foreign investments despite global challenges. FDI is expected to rise in 2024, driven by healthy macroeconomic indicators and production-linked incentive schemes.

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  Maharashtra reclaims top spot in country as FDI recipient, says minister Uday Samant

  Maharashtra | December 14, 2023 14:56 IST

  Reports published in September suggested that despite a slowdown in FDI influx, Maharashtra managed to attract Rs 36,634 crore of FDI equity inflows in the first quarter.

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  FDI equity inflows dip 34 per cent to $10.94 billion in April-June 2023

  Business | August 27, 2023 23:27 IST

  FDI inflows stood at USD 16.58 billion during April-June 2022-23. Inflows during January-March 2023 too had contracted 40.55 per cent to USD 9.28 billion.

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  FDI declines 16 per cent in financial year 2023, first y-o-y contraction in decade

  Business | May 24, 2023 19:15 IST

  FDI declines: Massive investments in capital-intensive chip FDI projects are underway, in line with the Government of India’s efforts to develop the industry.

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  India among top 10 global economies for FDI in 2021: UN report

  Business | June 10, 2022 10:27 IST

  India ranked 7th after the US, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada and Brazil for FDI inflows in 2021.

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  India has safeguards in place to mitigate risks from capital flows: International Monetary Fund

  India | March 31, 2022 7:07 IST

  IMF on Mar 30 released a paper on the Review of Institutional View (IV) on the Liberalization and Management of Capital Flows. The IV was adopted in 2012 and provides the basis for consistent Fund advice on policies related to capital flows.

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  Yahoo shuts down news sites in India due to new FDI rules

  Business | August 26, 2021 14:25 IST

  "As of Aug 26, 2021 Yahoo India will no longer be publishing content. Your Yahoo Account, Mail and Search experiences will not be affected in any way and will operate as usual. We thank you for your support and readership," a notice on the Yahoo website said.