"Railways has about 13 lakh employees and we will appeal to each of them to come forward in raising massive funds for the national transpor...

"Gowda struggled to cut through the wellentrenched bureaucracy. Among the major tasks given by the PM was to attract FDI in railway."

The opposition to the decision came a day after the Union Cabinet cleared 100 per cent FDI in Railways and 49 per cent FDI in Defence.

The union cabinet will likely take up a proposal to liberalise foreign direct investment regime for defence and Railways on Wednesday.

DIPP is awaiting final comments from the concerned ministries to put these proposals for consideration of the Union Cabinet.

“We have sent the final note on FDI in railways to the Cabinet, proposing to open up railway sector to FDI in a very broad manner."

A proposal has been initiated by the Indian Railways for making suitable changes in the existing FDI policy to foster creation of world-cla...

Currently, there is a complete ban on any kind of FDI in railways except for mass rapid transport systems.

Promising to move ahead on the proposal for FDI in Railways, Railway minister said, "We are seeking Cabinet nod to allow FDI in Railway Sec...

The government is moving swiftly to allow foreign direct investment in railways to upgrade infrastructure for freight and high-speed trains.

There are lots of technologies needed for upgradation of the infrastructure in India, especially with respect to high-speed trains.

Shares of cos which depend on Railways for their income jumped 5-12% following news that govt is considering a proposal to allow FDI in rai...

DIPP has proposed that a core committee within the Railways ministry should examine all proposals of FDI from perspective of security befor...

Home Ministry's in-principle nod to FDI in railways, the Cabinet is likely to consider later this month the proposal.

With govt looking to allow FDI in railways, public transporter made it clear that any such investment would be limited in scope.

UPA’s plan to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in railways is welcome. Railway finances are stressed, and it needs massive investment .

DIPP on Wednesday circulated a cabinet note proposing 100% FDI in railway projects involving infrastructure development.