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RBI, Sebi issue framework for reclassifying FPI investments as FDI
1 month, 1 week ago

RBI, Sebi issue framework for reclassifying FPI investments as FDI

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India and the Securities and Exchange Board have directed foreign portfolio investors to obtain necessary approvals from the government and concurrence from the investee companies in cases of acquisition of equity holdings beyond the prescribed limits. The direction better aligns with the Fema rules, the regulators said in separate notifications Monday and helps lift the …

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Singapore Airlines gets FDI nod from Indian govt for Vistara-Air India merger
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Singapore Airlines gets FDI nod from Indian govt for Vistara-Air India merger

Deccan Chronicle  

Singapore: Singapore Airlines on Friday said it has received approval from the Indian government for the foreign direct investment as part of the proposed merger of Vistara with Air India, a deal that will create one of the world's largest airline groups. With the clearance in place, the merger that will see Singapore Airlines acquiring a 25.1 per cent stake …

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Why is India not willing to encourage Chinese investment? Know here
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why is India not willing to encourage Chinese investment? Know here

India TV News  

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that there India is not rethinking to support foreign direct investments from China as was projected by the Economic Survey tabled in the Lok Sabha before the presentation of Union Budget 2024-25. India faces two choices to benefit from the 'China plus one strategy' -- it can integrate into China's supply chain or …

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Government may review restrictions on FDI from China
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Government may review restrictions on FDI from China

Hindustan Times  

The government is holding discussions whether to review the Press Note 3 that restricted foreign direct investments, particularly from China, in April 2020 after some Chinese entities attempted “opportunistic” acquisitions of Indian companies taking advantage of financial stress caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, two officials said on Wednesday. On Monday, the Economic Survey, prepared by chief economic advisor V Anantha …

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Centre eases FDI norms for space sector to boost offshore investment
8 months ago

Centre eases FDI norms for space sector to boost offshore investment

Hindustan Times  

The government has notified amendments to the foreign direct investment policy in the space sector to attract offshore investors in satellite manufacturing and satellite launch vehicles segments. Amendment made in the FDI policy for space sector through a gazette notification dated April 16, 2024, prescribes liberalized entry route and provides clarity for FDI in satellites, launch vehicles and associated systems …

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Indian finance ministry notifies 100% FDI for satellites ahead of Elon Musk's India visit
8 months ago

Indian finance ministry notifies 100% FDI for satellites ahead of Elon Musk's India visit

Firstpost  

Under these new guidelines, foreign investors can now invest up to 100 per cent of FDI into the sector, with 74 per cent being under the automatic route. This includes investments in satellite manufacturing and operations, the ground segment, user segment, as well as satellite data products India will now allow up to 100 per cent FDI investment in satellite …

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India eases process for FDI in space sector, allows 100 per cent in making satellite components
10 months ago

India eases process for FDI in space sector, allows 100 per cent in making satellite components

India TV News  

In a significant move aimed at bolstering its position in the global space market, India has announced the easing of approval processes for foreign direct investment in its space sector. Private sector participation India has taken significant steps to privatise space launches, aiming for a substantial increase in its share of the global launch market. With projections suggesting the space …

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Centre announces 100% Foreign Direct Investment in Space sector, move expected to attract potential investors to Indian space companies
10 months ago

Centre announces 100% Foreign Direct Investment in Space sector, move expected to attract potential investors to Indian space companies

Op India  

In a significant move, the Modi government has announced 100% Foreign Direct Investment in the space sector. The Union Cabinet approved the amendment in the FDI policy on the space sector dividing the satellites sub-sector into three different activities with defined limits for foreign investment in each such sector. The Centre stated that the proposed reforms will liberalize the FDI …

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100% FDI to be allowed in space sector: Centre
10 months ago

100% FDI to be allowed in space sector: Centre

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet on Wednesday took a series of key decisions, which included the approval for amendments to the existing Foreign Direct Investment policy on space sector. The liberalised entry routes under the amended policy are aimed to attract potential investors to invest in Indian companies in space,” said Union Minister Anurag Thakur. The amended policy extends …

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Centre examining FDI flow from China in Paytm Payments Services
10 months, 1 week ago

Centre examining FDI flow from China in Paytm Payments Services

Hindustan Times  

The government is examining foreign direct investment from China in Paytm Payments Services Ltd, the payment aggregator subsidiary of One97 Communications Ltd, sources said. An inter-ministerial committee is examining investments from China in PPSL and decision would be taken on the FDI issue after due consideration and comprehensive examination In November 2020, PPSL had applied for licence with the Reserve …

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Senior Legal Consultant Vacancy At Department Of Promotion Of Industry And Internal Trade, New Delhi
1 year, 8 months ago

Senior Legal Consultant Vacancy At Department Of Promotion Of Industry And Internal Trade, New Delhi

Live Law  

Department Of Promotion Of Industry And Internal Trade, New Delhi invites applications for the post of Senior Legal Consultant purely on a contract basis. Name of the Post: Senior Legal Consultant No. • Minimum 10 years of relevant post-qualification work experience interalia including Examining matters related to FDI Policy / FEMA / FEM Rules Examining FDI proposals requiring Government Approval …

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Cabinet allows up to 20% FDI in LIC ahead of IPO
2 years, 9 months ago

Cabinet allows up to 20% FDI in LIC ahead of IPO

Hindustan Times  

The Union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday allowed up to 20% foreign direct investment in state-run Life Insurance Corporation under the automatic route, paving the way for participation of overseas funds in one of the country’s biggest initial public offerings, expected next month, two officials aware of the development said. One of the officials said the …

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Yahoo shuts down news sites, digital content in India due to new FDI rules; Yahoo Mail to continue
3 years, 3 months ago

Yahoo shuts down news sites, digital content in India due to new FDI rules; Yahoo Mail to continue

Firstpost  

As per the new FDI regulations, digital media companies in India can accept up to 26% investment in the form of foreign investment, subject to approval from the Centre Yahoo has shut down its news websites in India due to the new foreign direct investment rules that limit foreign ownership of media companies that operate and publish digital content in …

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Govt permits 100% FDI in oil PSUs approved for strategic disinvestment
3 years, 4 months ago

Govt permits 100% FDI in oil PSUs approved for strategic disinvestment

Business Standard  

The government on Thursday permitted 100 per cent foreign investment under the automatic route in oil and gas PSUs which have received in-principle approval for strategic disinvestment. "Foreign investment up to 100 per cent under the automatic route is allowed in case an 'in-principle' approval for strategic disinvestment of a PSU has been granted by the government," it said. Two …

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Cabinet Approves Amendments in Insurance Act to Increase FDI up to 74%: Report
3 years, 9 months ago

Cabinet Approves Amendments in Insurance Act to Increase FDI up to 74%: Report

News 18  

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod for amendments in the Insurance Act, paving way for 74 per cent foreign direct investment in the sector. Currently, the permissible FDI limit in the life and general insurance stands at 49 per cent with ownership and management control with Indian. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Budget 2021-22 said, “I …

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Union Budget 2021 | FDI limit in insurance hiked to 74%
3 years, 10 months ago

Union Budget 2021 | FDI limit in insurance hiked to 74%

The Hindu  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday announced an increase in Foreign Direct Investment limit in insurance from 49% to 74%. Tabling the Union Budget for 2020-21, she said, “We propose to amend the Insurance Act, 1938 and will launch a new investor charter for investor protection. Will launch a securities market code which will include the SEBI Act, the …

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Govt Seeks Compliance of 26% FDI in Digital News Within A Month
4 years, 1 month ago

Govt Seeks Compliance of 26% FDI in Digital News Within A Month

News 18  

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Monday issued a public notice asking entities involved in streaming of news and current affairs through digital media to comply with the Centre’s earlier order permitting 26 per cent foreign direct investment under the government approval route to such entities. Under the notice, “entities having foreign investment below 26 per cent may furnish …

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Amazon-Future Deal: Possible Case of Tail Wagging the Dog
4 years, 1 month ago

Amazon-Future Deal: Possible Case of Tail Wagging the Dog

News 18  

A controversial deal made by Amazon with an arm of Future group in August last year has put the US e-commerce giant at odds with both Future group founder Kishore Biyani and Reliance Retail, which acquired the assets of the troubled retailer in August this year. Here is how Amazon is trying to accomplish this feat: On August 12, 2019, …

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Traders' Body Accuses Amazon of Violating FDI Policy, Writes to Piyush Goyal; Company Denies Charges
4 years, 1 month ago

Traders' Body Accuses Amazon of Violating FDI Policy, Writes to Piyush Goyal; Company Denies Charges

News 18  

Traders' body CAIT on Wednesday accused e-commerce major Amazon of violating FDI policy and Foreign Exchange Management Act norms, a charge which the multinational company denied. The traders' body in a letter to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal alleged that the online retailer has not sought the government's approval for conducting multi-brand retail activities in India and demanded action and imposition …

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Govt’s decision on FDI in defence to enhance self-reliance in sector: Goyal
4 years, 3 months ago

Govt’s decision on FDI in defence to enhance self-reliance in sector: Goyal

The Hindu  

The government’s decision to ease FDI norms in the defence sector will push self-reliance in production and keep national interests and security paramount, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. The government has permitted 74% foreign direct investment under automatic route in the sector with certain conditions. The permit for up to 74% FDI in the defence manufacturing …

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Govt Permits Up to 74 per cent FDI Under Automatic Route in Defence Sector
4 years, 3 months ago

Govt Permits Up to 74 per cent FDI Under Automatic Route in Defence Sector

News 18  

The government has permitted foreign direct investment of up to 74 per cent under automatic route in the defence sector with a view to attracting overseas investors, according to a press note issued by the DPIIT on Thursday. As per the current FDI policy, 100 per cent overseas investments are permitted in the defence industry — 49 per cent under …

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FDI in Commercial Mining: Govt Nod Needed For Companies From Nations Sharing Border With India
4 years, 4 months ago

FDI in Commercial Mining: Govt Nod Needed For Companies From Nations Sharing Border With India

News 18  

The Centre on Monday clarified that any foreign direct investment in commercial coal mining from an entity of a country that shares land border with India will be allowed only after government approval. "This is with reference to the ongoing auction process of coal mines for commercial coal mining.It is further clarified that any FDI in the commercial coal mining …

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Govt Notifies Changes in FDI Norms on Civil Aviation, Allows NRIs to Acquire Upto 100 Percent in Air India
4 years, 4 months ago

Govt Notifies Changes in FDI Norms on Civil Aviation, Allows NRIs to Acquire Upto 100 Percent in Air India

News 18  

The government has notified changes in Foreign Direct Investment norms on civil aviation, which will permit non-resident Indian nationals to own 100 per cent stake of Air India. "Foreign investments in M/s Air India Limited, including that of foreign airlines shall not exceed 49 per cent either directly or indirectly except in case of those NRIs, who are Indian Nationals, …

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