Containing war impact on growth, current account: PMO stitching up plan to boost foreign fund flowOfficials at both the finance ministry and Niti Aayog are identifying economic opportunities presented by the Iran conflict, as well as gau...
13 May, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
RBI's state of economy report flags upside risks to inflation due to supply shock and weather uncertaintiesThe Reserve Bank of India's report highlights that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and domestic weather issues are increasing inflation...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
India's digital currency push targets its leaky welfare systemIndia is piloting its digital rupee, the e-rupee, for welfare payments. This initiative aims to improve efficiency and reduce corruption in...
23 Apr, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
FDI in food processing sector down 31% at $ 628.24 million in 2018-19The sector attracted FDI worth $ 727.22 million in 2016-17, said Food processing minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal .
17 Jul, 2019, 04.04 PM IST
Amazon Retail ups ‘pantry’ play after clarity on FDIThis follows the government having clarified that companies with foreign direct investment (FDI) in food retail can continue to sell throug...
07 Feb, 2019, 07.07 AM IST
Amazon, two others get nod for FDI in food retailWhile Amazon Retail has proposed investment of Rs 3,500 crore, Supermarket Grocery Supplies has planned Rs 105 crore.
03 Aug, 2017, 12.23 AM IST
Government approves Amazon's proposal for FDI in food retailAs per the proposal, the company will open a wholly- owned subsidiary in India to carry out the business. It will stock food products and s...
10 Jul, 2017, 10.49 PM IST
Walmart evaluating FDI guidelines on food retail in India: CEOWalmart India President and CEO Krish Iyer said the government's decision to permit 100 per cent FDI in food retail is a good step and it w...
13 Apr, 2017, 06.08 PM IST
Amazon proposes to invest USD 500 mn in food e-retail: Harsimrat Kaur Badal"We are excited about the opening of FDI in food retailing. We have submitted an application for approvals," Amazon's Director Public Polic...
23 Mar, 2017, 03.36 PM IST
Big UK retailers looking for local partners in India, says Harsimrat Kaur BadalWhile India recently allowed 100% FDI in retail of food products manufactured within the country, Badal said most foreign retailers would p...
14 Sep, 2016, 08.23 AM IST
Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal to meet UK firms like Tesco, Marks & Spencer for FDI boostThe aggressive move to showcase India’s food retail sector is on account of a lack of interest shown by international companies to setup sh...
06 Sep, 2016, 07.32 AM IST
Government won't include personal care products under FDI in food retailA govt official says policy on FDI in food retail is only for food products manufactured in India and that it does not allow sale of person...
27 Aug, 2016, 10.50 AM IST
100% FDI to help online grocery startups in India raise fundsThis will allow multi-brand retail giants such as Walmart to look at their food business here closely and perhaps even foray into B2C food ...
21 Jun, 2016, 10.39 AM IST
Government to allow 100% FDI in food retail: Harsimrat Kaur BadalThe government is also looking at a proposal to set up cold storage in existing mandis across the country for fresh fruits and vegetables t...
03 Jun, 2016, 02.56 AM IST
- FDI in retail alone won't suffice; complementary policies in agriculture needed to increase supplies
FDI in retail is a small part of the jigsaw. It will be a disaster to claim this is a magic wand. It doesn't mean FDI in retail shouldn't b...
20 Feb, 2012, 02.45 AM IST
- Govt may allow FDI in food retail
The government is considering a proposal to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in food retail albeit with a caveat that all companies wo...
22 Apr, 2008, 02.15 AM IST
- Govt may restrict retail FDI to food products
Move expected to neutralise Left’s opposition to opening up of the sector, benefit farmers.
13 Sep, 2005, 12.55 AM IST