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From the India Today archives (2017) | When Pranab Mukherjee thought he could be PM

Excerpts from Pranab Mukherjee’s autobiographical account of the coalition era, The Coalition Years: 1996-2012. KESRI’S ‘MERE PAAS WAQT NAHIN HAI’ Kesri’s tenure as treasurer was sixteen years long and he became a butt of a few jokes within the AICC, with one being about his accounting procedures: ‘Na khaata, na bahi, jo Kesriji kahen wahi sahi.’ As Congress president, Sitaram …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra attracted half of the country's FDI in the first quarter of FY25, says Fadnavis

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: Maharashtra has secured half of India's foreign direct investment in the first quarter of the 2024-25 financial year, according to Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Citing the quarterly report from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Fadnavis revealed that Maharashtra attracted ₹70,795 crore, or 52.46% of the country's FDI. Citing the quarterly report from the Department …

Maharashtra Quarter Dpiit Fadnavis Revealed Crore Fdi

4 months ago

Not against e-commerce, seeking fair play and integrity in their operations, says Piyush Goyal

The Hindu

A day after Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s sharp critique of e-commerce platforms like Amazon, red-flagging predatory pricing policies and possible violations of the Foreign Direct Investment norms, he stressed that he was not against e-commerce per se but wanted players to ensure fair play and honesty in their business practices. Speaking to students at Mumbai’s Atharva College, the …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka stands 3rd in country with ₹54,427 cr FDI during 2023-24: CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said Karnataka stands third in the country by drawing ₹54,427 crore Foreign Direct Investment during 2023-24. He said the state government has taken up multidimensional programmes in the areas of industry, agriculture, infrastructure development, and education to accelerate economic growth, besides the implementation of welfare programmes. The government has approved 591 investment projects through single …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

India-China Relations: Will Pragmatism Prevail Under Modi 3.0?

ABP News

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has returned for a third straight term after his election victory in June. It was during Modi’s first two terms that India experienced its worst border incidents with China in decades—the Doklam standoff in 2017 and the deadly clash in the Galwan Valley in 2020. These two events, coupled with China’s increasing influence in South …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese FDI seen as vital for Indians

China Daily

By APARAJIT CHAKRABORTY in New Delhi and XU WEIWEI in Hong Kong | China Daily | Updated: 2024-08-01 09:42 The renewed inflow of Chinese foreign direct investment will be very positive for India, said experts after senior officials expressed recently that they welcomed fresh Chinese investments, given China's key role in the global supply chains and the benefits such investments …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

India 'not rethinking' on issue of allowing Chinese investment as suggested by Economic survey: Piyush Goyal

India TV News

New Delhii: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday that there is no rethinking in the government to support foreign direct investments from China, as was pitched by the Economic Survey recently. India faces two choices to benefit from the 'China plus one strategy' -- it can integrate into China's supply chain or promote FDI from China. China …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Govt's stand on Chinese investment unchanged, Economic Survey an independent report: Piyush Goyal

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said there has been no rethink on the government's stand on allowing Chinese investment and the views expressed in the Economic Survey do not represent the government's views. During the Question Hour, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi alleged that India has become dependent on China and quoted the Economic Survey, saying it supported …

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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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4 months, 3 weeks ago

India needs domestic investments, FDI will follow, says Congress, slamming PM’s focus on foreign investments

The Hindu

Attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi over NITI Aayog speech that focused on getting more international investments, the Congress on July 27 emphasised that the country first needs domestic investments. “The non-biological PM in his address to NITI Aayog has woken up to the realisation that India needs to make policies conducive to international investments, that is, FDI. The non-biological PM …

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5 months ago

Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman backs CEA's suggestion on more Chinese FDI into India

Hindustan Times

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during a post budget press conference on Tuesday said that she doesn't disown the suggestion by chief economic adviser to allow more Chinese foreign direct investment in the country. On the trade front, China emerged as India's top trading partner in 2024 according to data from Global Trade Research Initiative. Mentioning that the chief economic adviser's …

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5 months ago

Union Minister Chirag Paswan expects 'good budget' for food processing ministry

India TV News

Union Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan is looking for a good budget allocation for his ministry for setting up processing units across the country as it will help create job opportunities for local people and also boost farmers' income. Chirag Paswan's three priorities Meanwhile, Chirag highlighted his three priorities which comprise setting up food processing units, taking Indian brands to …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Exports positive in April-June quarter despite global challenges: Goyal

The Hindu

India's exports have recorded healthy growth in May and remained in the positive zone in June and the first quarter of the current fiscal despite global challenges, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said. He also said that growth in the services sector is helping the country's outbound shipments to register positive growth rates. Last month, the Minister stated …

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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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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre's 'White Paper on Economy' lists corruption cases during UPA govt. Check their status

Hindustan Times

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday tabled the White Paper, shedding light on the extent of corruption that plagued the Indian economy during the UPA government's tenure. The white paper provided an overview of the current status of several high-profile corruption cases, and the government's efforts to address past wrongdoings. INX Media Case The case came to light in …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Nominal GDP growth seen at 10.50 per cent, FY24 fiscal deficit revised down to 5.80 per cent

India TV News

In the interim Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union government has assumed a nominal GDP growth of 10.50 per cent for the fiscal year 2024-25. The revised estimate of the fiscal deficit for FY24 is 5.8 per cent of GDP, improving on the budget estimate despite a moderation in nominal growth estimates. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman …

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1 year, 2 months ago

UP set to roll out policy to attract FDI, Fortune 500 companies

Hindustan Times

LUCKNOW Uttar Pradesh government is all set to come out with a new policy to attract foreign direct investment and Fortune 500 companies, and if all goes well, the same may be announced by October. At a high-level meeting held on July 18, chief minister Yogi Adityanath had asked senior officers to work out a new policy to attract FDI. …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Shinde says Maha ranks first in FDI, will increase employment

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said that Maharashtra now ranked first in the country in terms of foreign direct investment and this would increase employment to a great extent. Mumbai, Aug 15 : Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde salutes the National flag after hoisting it on the 77th Independence Day, in Mumbai on Tuesday. Shinde claimed that in …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Quantum jump in FDI inflow into Andhra Pradesh in 2022-23

The Hindu

The Foreign Direct Investment inflow to Andhra Pradesh has registered a quantum leap from $85.85 million in 2020-21 to $224.96 million and $284.22 million in 2021-22 and 2022-23 respectively, according to Union Minister of State for Industry and Commerce Som Parkash. Mr. Som Parkash stated that the FDIs included equity inflow, equity capital of unincorporated bodies, and reinvested earnings and …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Is Central Asia still 'central' in Eurasian geopolitics?

Firstpost

Following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war in February 2022 and the subsequent chaos in Eurasian geopolitics, an important question that often arises is how Central Asia will define its identity in both global and regional geopolitics. This question is assuming importance in recent years because there will be a new kind of geopolitical “chessboard” in Eurasia in which Central …

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2 years ago

Note In Circulation Rise 8 Per Cent Annually To Rs 32 Lakh Crore: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

ABP News

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said note in circulation has witnessed an annual growth of 7.98 per cent to Rs 31.92 lakh crore as of December 2, 2022. The Consumer Food Price Inflation has declined from 7.01 per cent in October 2022 to 4.67 per cent in November 2022, he said, adding the all-India average retail prices of the …

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2 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi inaugurates India’s first bullion exchange at GIFT city, Gandhinagar

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the India International Bullion Exchange, India’s first International Bullion Exchange, and NSE IFSC-SGX Connect at Gandhinagar’s GIFT city, an international financial services hub set up by the Gujarat government outside the State capital. While launching the new exchange and laying foundation stone for new projects in GIFT city, his pet project, the PM …

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2 years, 4 months ago

India received highest ever FDI inflow of over Rs 6 crore in FY 2021-22

Firstpost

The increase in FDI inflows is a result of the measures taken by the Government on FDI policy reforms, stated the official statement New Delhi: India received its highest ever Foreign Direct Investment inflow of Rs 6,31,050 crore in Financial Year 2021-22 said Som Parkash, Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The FDI Equity inflow in …

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2 years, 6 months ago

India growing fastest among G20 nations, record $84 billion FDI last year: PM

Hindustan Times

India saw a record FDI of 84 billion dollars last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday as he addressed the ‘Ground Breaking Ceremony @3.0 of the UP Investors Summit’. As the NDA government completes eight years at the centre, the prime minister compared the pre 2014 and post NDA era, while saying: “Before 2014, we had only a …

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From the India Today archives (2017) | When Pranab Mukherjee thought he could be PM

Maharashtra attracted half of the country's FDI in the first quarter of FY25, says Fadnavis

Not against e-commerce, seeking fair play and integrity in their operations, says Piyush Goyal

Karnataka stands 3rd in country with ₹54,427 cr FDI during 2023-24: CM Siddaramaiah

India-China Relations: Will Pragmatism Prevail Under Modi 3.0?

Chinese FDI seen as vital for Indians

India 'not rethinking' on issue of allowing Chinese investment as suggested by Economic survey: Piyush Goyal

Govt's stand on Chinese investment unchanged, Economic Survey an independent report: Piyush Goyal

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

India needs domestic investments, FDI will follow, says Congress, slamming PM’s focus on foreign investments

Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman backs CEA's suggestion on more Chinese FDI into India

Union Minister Chirag Paswan expects 'good budget' for food processing ministry

Exports positive in April-June quarter despite global challenges: Goyal

100% FDI to be allowed in space sector: Centre

Centre's 'White Paper on Economy' lists corruption cases during UPA govt. Check their status

Budget 2024: Nominal GDP growth seen at 10.50 per cent, FY24 fiscal deficit revised down to 5.80 per cent

UP set to roll out policy to attract FDI, Fortune 500 companies

Shinde says Maha ranks first in FDI, will increase employment

Quantum jump in FDI inflow into Andhra Pradesh in 2022-23

Is Central Asia still 'central' in Eurasian geopolitics?

Note In Circulation Rise 8 Per Cent Annually To Rs 32 Lakh Crore: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

PM Modi inaugurates India’s first bullion exchange at GIFT city, Gandhinagar

India received highest ever FDI inflow of over Rs 6 crore in FY 2021-22

India growing fastest among G20 nations, record $84 billion FDI last year: PM