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FDI has seen a record jump, India now a bright spot in global economy: PM Modi
Jun 07, 2017, 11:32 PM ISTThe Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has seen a huge jump from $34,487 billion to $61,724 billion since 2013, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday
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India overtakes China to top global retail index: study
Jun 05, 2017, 09:37 PM ISTRetailers have been quick to seize the opportunity with 86 per cent of e-commerce dominated by pure-play online retailers in 2016.
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India retains world's highest FDI recipient crown: Report
May 25, 2017, 10:30 PM ISTIndia has remained ahead of China and the US as far as FDI inflows were concerned in the last year, said the fDi Report 2017 compiled by fDi Intelligence, a division of The Financial Times Ltd.
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FDI route simplified as Union Cabinet approves abolition of FIPB
May 24, 2017, 07:32 PM ISTApproval for FDI in sectors that fell under the ambit of the FIPB will now come from the ministries concerned and a fresh mechanism for the same is on the anvil, the Finance Minister said
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CBI has ‘enough evidence’ against Karti Chidambaram: Report
National | May 22, 2017, 08:10 AM ISTCBI sources said that the investigation and documents in their possession showed that Karti was paid huge sums for facilitating approval from the finance ministry for foreign direct investment into INX Media in 2007
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China surpasses India to become top FDI contributor for Nepal
World | Feb 07, 2017, 11:54 AM ISTChina’s economic influence is not just limited to Pakistan but is also growing considerably in Nepal as Beijing has again topped the list of nations who have pledged maximum Foreign Direct investment (FDI) into the Himalayan nation.
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India surpasses $300 billion FDI mark to become safer investment destination
Dec 05, 2016, 11:05 AM ISTIndia crossed the $300 billion (approx Rs 20.4 lakh crore) foreign direct investment (FDI) milestone between April 2000 and September 2016, firmly establishing its credentials as a safe investment destination in the world.
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FDI inflows registered 53pc hike in last two years: Arun Jaitley
Jul 29, 2016, 05:54 PM ISTIndia saw a record 53 per cent increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the last two years owing to steps taken to foster growth, investment climate, price stability and fiscal prudence, the government told
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Government approves FDI proposals worth Rs 643.25 crore
Jul 06, 2016, 10:11 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Union government today gave its nod to four Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposals entailing investment up to Rs 643.25 crore. "On the recommendations of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), the government
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100% FDI will kill Indian brands, says Mamata Banerjee
National | Jun 24, 2016, 04:16 PM ISTTaking a strong stand against the recent relaxation of FDI norms by the central government, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has claimed that 100 FDI in various sectors will actually “kill Indian brands”.
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M Venkaiah Naidu endorses 100% FDI in defence, says 'it is better than debt'
National | Jun 24, 2016, 07:06 AM ISTJaipur: Facing criticism from opposition Congress on allowing 100% FDI in defence sector, Union minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday stick up for the Modi government's decision, saying "FDI is better than debt" and it
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Can't give ‘lame excuses’ for delays in projects: DRDO Chief
India | Jun 23, 2016, 08:18 PM ISTKolkata: As it faces flak for delays in executing defence projects, the state-run DRDO chief today said it can't give "lame excuses" and that the reasons for the holdup were being explained to the government.
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Will oppose FDI in defence in Parliament: Congress
National | Jun 23, 2016, 07:41 AM ISTShimla: Congress on Wednesday denounced the Modi government's decision to allow 100 per cent FDI in defence sector by easing norms and said that and his party would oppose the move in Parliament. Senior Congress
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CPI terms govt's decision to relax FDI norms as 'disastrous'
National | Jun 21, 2016, 06:52 PM ISTComing down heavily on the Modi government for relaxing FDI norms in various sectors including defence, the Communist Party of India(CPI) today termed the government's decision as "disastrous".
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Allowing 100% FDI in defence sector poses big threat to national security: AK Antony
National | Jun 20, 2016, 09:08 PM ISTNew Delhi: Reacting to reforms brought in by the central government in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy in defence sector, MP AK Antony today said that the move poses a big threat to national security
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‘Radical changes in FDI policy’: A snapshot
Jun 20, 2016, 07:24 PM ISTNew Delhi: In Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s regime, India’s major focus has been on increasing the flow of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for sustaining growth. Working in this direction, the NDA government has introduced a
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20th June News in Nutshell: Important stories of the day
India | Jun 20, 2016, 07:55 PM ISTImportant news stories
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India most open economy in the world: Govt after major overhaul in FDI policy
Jun 20, 2016, 04:25 PM ISTNew Delhi: In a move to further attract investment in manufacturing of defence equipment, the government today approved Foreign Investment (FDI) up to 100% in Defence Sector. FDI norms have also been eased in other
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FDI inflows in 2016-17 to top 15.3% growth: Economic Affairs Secretary
Jun 17, 2016, 08:08 AM ISTNew Delhi: FDI inflows in the current fiscal year will top a 15.3 per cent rise in 2015-16 on the back of reforms and liberalisation of norms, Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das said on Thursday.
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FDI to cross Rs. 6.5 cr in food processing within 2 yrs: Harsimrat Kaur Badal
May 26, 2016, 06:45 PM ISTNew Delhi: Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the food processing sector is expected to cross $1 billion (Rs. 6.5 crore approx.) in the next two years, helped by reforms in FDI space and streamlining of