India rewrites China FDI rulebook with 'securonomics' pivotIndia has recently revised its foreign investment policies for countries that share a land border, as detailed in Press Note 2 of 2026. Dep...
23 May, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
From axles to rare earth: India draws up list of 100 products it still can't make enough ofIndia is set to boost its manufacturing sector by identifying around 100 products for domestic production. This initiative aims to reduce r...
17 May, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Rare earths, PCBs among 40 sub-sectors on FDI fast trackAs per the updated standard operating procedure (SOP) for processing FDI applications, the government has also rolled out reporting guideli...
06 May, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Government specifies 40 sub-sectors for faster clearance of FDI proposals from land-bordering nationsIndia is fast-tracking foreign investment proposals from China and neighboring nations. Forty key manufacturing sub-sectors, including rare...
05 May, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
DPIIT issues updated SOP for processing FDI applicationsThe Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has streamlined Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposal processing wit...
05 May, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Govt has eased FDI norms for foreign cos having small Chinese/Hong Kong stake: An explainerIndia has eased Foreign Direct Investment rules for companies with up to ten percent Chinese or Hong Kong shareholding. These firms can now...
04 May, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Govt eases FDI norms under FEMA for up to 10% Chinese stakeIndia has eased foreign investment rules. Overseas firms with up to ten percent Chinese ownership can now invest in India without prior gov...
02 May, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
India notifies 100% foreign investment in insurance sector, LIC limit stays at 20%The central government has notified 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in insurance companies under the automatic route, allowing foreign...
02 May, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
Starlink unable to get signal for India liftoff; faces FDI hurdles amid security concernsStarlink's plan for satellite services in India is stalled. The government is reviewing Elon Musk's company's investment proposal carefully...
18 Apr, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
CBI expands probe against P Chidambaram; FDI clearances to other companies also under scannerThe FIR has not mentioned whether Chidambaram himself received any payments for granting FDI clearances.
22 Aug, 2019, 09.11 PM IST
Opposition to challenge government’s defence FDI notificationOpposition parties are likely to challenge the government’s decision to allow up to 49% FDI in defence through the automatic route by remov...
11 Jul, 2018, 01.30 PM IST
Home Ministry advised to provide details of any objections on FDI proposalsThe move would help in cutting down unnecessary delay in the clearance of foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals, a source said.
04 May, 2018, 03.39 PM IST
DoT awaits FDI clearance for Idea to approve merger with VodafoneThe merged Idea-Vodafone entity will have highest subscriber base of 41 crore accounting for over 35 per cent market share and second large...
15 Apr, 2018, 01.23 PM IST
Government looking at more FDI reforms; relief for investors in defence, telecom and broadcastingUnder current rules, investors have to apply for licences in many sectors besides clearances from multiple ministries, including security f...
03 Mar, 2017, 06.51 AM IST
Most FDI bids pending since 2013, government now looks to fast track proposalsThe new FDI clearance norms are aimed at creating a conducive investment climate, particularly in relation to strategic sectors like teleco...
16 Jul, 2014, 11.15 AM IST
- FDI in financial services likely to get fast track clearance
Norms governing the flow of foreign investment into financial services like banking and commodity exchanges could be eased soon.
04 Dec, 2006, 02.17 AM IST
- Create more SMZs in mining sector: Assocham
Industry body Assocham has asked the government to create more Special Management Zones (SMZs) in the mining sector to attract foreign dire...
27 Jun, 2006, 08.00 PM IST