India eyes more FDI, speed up divestment, asset monetisation as economy faces external risksIndia's government is set to accelerate reforms, focusing on attracting foreign investment and divesting assets. This strategy aims to main...
GDP growth momentum intact, no need for additional borrowing so far: Govt sourcesIndia's economy is navigating external challenges like rising import costs. However, domestic consumption remains strong, ensuring growth m...
'Our India policy starts with a clean slate and shared economic goals'Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal is visiting India to foster stronger ties. The new Nepali government prioritizes good governance an...
Shot of hike as painkiller: India’s economic storm calls for decisive MPC actionIndia's economy faces a perfect storm. The rupee is at historic lows, subsidies are soaring, and fiscal deficit risks are rising. Capital o...
RBI sees services exports, remittances cushioning current account in FY27India's current account balance will see strong support in 2026-27. Robust growth in software and business services exports will be a key f...
Nifty’s 2 pillars now facing structural headwinds: Ravi Dharamshi's warning on IT & consumptionHis warning carries weight. ValueQuest has been quietly repositioning for months by moving capital away from consumption-oriented exposures...
Central banks look through inflation until entrenched, no evidence of second-round effects: Dy Gov Poonam GuptaThe Reserve Bank of India is navigating global economic hurdles and geopolitical tensions. Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta explains the centra...
Budget 2024: India's FDI flows are dropping, can FM Sitharaman formulate policy measures to reverse the trend?Budget 2024 expectations: Union Budget 2024 is fast approaching, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to introduce more libe...
Budget 2024: FDI makeover on the horizon? Govt eyes major overhaul in defence, insurance and plantationThe Indian government is considering reviewing FDI caps for key sectors like defence, insurance, and plantations to streamline processes an...
Interim Budget measures that Modi govt needs to take to widen doors for global companiesBudget 2024: India seeks investments from global corporations to strengthen domestic capability in various sectors. The interim budget pres...
Budget 2019: 100% FDI in insurance intermediaries, local sourcing norms to be eased for single brand retailThe finance minister also announced sops for the aviation and media sector in terms of foreign investment.
Budget 2014: Union Budget 'corporate friendly' with focus on FDI, PPP: CPIFinance Minister Arun Jaitley proposed to raise the foreign investment limit to 49 per cent in the insurance and defence sectors.
- Budget 2012: Change in I-T Act won't impact foreign investment flows, says Pranab Mukherjee
He said since the Vodafone transaction was not taxed either of the countries, it is susceptible to 10 per cent tax tax in India.
Union Budget 2012-13: Efforts on for consensus on 51% FDI in multi-brand retailThe Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in his Union Budget 2012-13 speech said that efforts were on to arrive at a political consensus on th...
Economic Survey 2011-12: FDI in multi-brand retail could start in metrosThe much-talked about FDI in multi-brand retail would come into effect in a "phased" manner, beginning from metropolitan cities.
- Budget 2011: Government mulls simple norms, strict scrutiny on foreign funds
The move could facilitate direct investments by both individual and institutional entities abroad into Indian equity and debt markets.
- FDI hike for pvt banks after Budget
. At least as far as the banking front is concerned. It will now bring in a roadmap to hike the FDI limit in private banks after the Budget.