RBI allows FIIs to buy shares in South Indian Bank

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 21:37

Reserve Bank has allowed foreign investors to buy further shares in South Indian Bank as foreign investment in the bank has gone below the prescribed limit.

DIPP holds stakeholders' consultation meet on FDI policy

Last Updated: Thursday, February 12, 2015, 21:33

The DIPP on Thursday held a stakeholders' consultation meet with representatives from industry chambers and law firms on the next edition of its consolidated FDI policy document.

Maharashtra, NCR attract 49% of total FDI in India

Last Updated: Sunday, February 8, 2015, 12:48

Maharashtra and the National Capital Region (NCR) have cornered 49 percent of the total foreign direct investment inflows into the country since April 2000, according to Commerce and Industry Ministry data.

Govt aligns FDI policy with national industrialisation code

Last Updated: Monday, January 5, 2015, 22:34

With a view to improve the ease of doing business, the government has aligned the foreign direct investment policy with the upgraded National Industrial Classification (NIC) Code.

Next edition of consolidated FDI policy to come out on Mar 31

Last Updated: Friday, January 2, 2015, 16:01

The Commerce and Industry Ministry plans to release the next edition of its consolidated FDI policy document on March 31, incorporating all the changes made over the past year.

CAIT to CMs: States losing revenue, frame rules for e-tailers

Last Updated: Thursday, December 25, 2014, 19:22

Alleging that states are losing revenue due to online retail business, traders body CAIT has asked Chief Ministers to frame rules and regulations for e-tailers.

Multibrand retail FDI policy is not a revolving door: Sharma

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 21:32

Policy instability would confuse foreign investors, he said, adding the Commerce and Industry Ministry may seek legal opinion on whether a state can opt out of the policy.

Next edition of consolidated FDI policy to come out on Mar 31

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 15:25

The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion plans to release the next edition of its consolidated FDI policy document on March 31, incorporating changes made over the past year.

Govt indicates further relaxation in FDI policy

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 18:38

The government on Wednesday indicated further liberalisation of the FDI policy in the coming weeks to attract foreign investments into the country.

Govt has taken steps to boost business sentiment: Pilot

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 18:58

Acknowledging that industrial downturn adversely impacts corporates, Union Minister Sachin Pilot has said the government has taken various initiatives to uplift overall business sentiment and boost investments.

FDI in April-Oct dips 15% to $12.6 bn

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 20:45

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India declined by about 15 percent to USD 12.6 billion (Rs 74,971 crore) during April-October this year.

Govt to allow unlisted firms to list directly on foreign stock exchanges

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 20:27

According to the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, the FDI policy will now allow unlisted firms to directly list on stock exchanges abroad.