Not considering any plan to introduce FDI in e-com retail: Govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 15:53

The ministry is holding stakeholders consultations with industry and states on the issues related with e-commerce such as its definition, said the minister.

With Rs 1,800 cr Warburg boost, Piramal eyes on mixed-use projects

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 22:01

In one of the largest FDI deals in realty sector, global private equity Warburg Pincus will invest Rs 1,800 crore in Piramal Realty, which would use the funds to develop mixed-use projects in the megalopolis.

Portfolio investors can invest up to 49% in retail, e-comm

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 21:34

With the introduction of composite cap in foreign investment policy, portfolio investors can invest up to 49 percent in multi-brand retail and e-retail companies without government approval, an official said.

China`s FDI up 8.0% in January-June on M&A: Govt

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 09:40

Foreign investment into China rose 8.0 percent in the first half of this year as mergers and acquisitions by overseas companies more than quadrupled in value, the commerce ministry said Tuesday.

Boeing keen to pick equity in more local aerospace players

Last Updated: Sunday, July 19, 2015, 16:03

On the heels of tying up with Tatas for an aerospace manufacturing joint venture and two other supply contracts since January, Boeing Corporation said it is keen to pick up equity in more companies in the sector but cited the cap on FDI as the biggest put-downer.

Single-brand retail a non-starter, only Rs 700 cr FDI in 9 yrs

Last Updated: Sunday, July 19, 2015, 11:22

India has received lukewarm response in the single-brand retail segment, getting only USD 135 million (about Rs 700 crore) of foreign direct investment in about nine years.

'Composite cap on FDI to remove confusion among investors'

Last Updated: Friday, July 17, 2015, 16:40

Introduction of the composite cap concept in the FDI policy will remove confusion among investors with regard to multiple limits on various categories of overseas investments such as FII, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Friday said.

Managing change in industry top risk for insurers: Survey

Last Updated: Thursday, July 16, 2015, 22:48

Insurers in India perceive managing change in industry as the top risk to their business, which is in sharp contrast to overall global results that cite regulation as a major risk, says a recent survey.

Composite cap on FDI creates confusion over FII limit in banks

Last Updated: Thursday, July 16, 2015, 21:56

Government's decision to introduce composite caps on foreign investment has led to confusion among bankers who say overseas portfolio investments can now go up to 74 percent as against the current ceiling of 49 percent.

Bank stocks gain up to 4% on simplified FDI rules

Last Updated: Thursday, July 16, 2015, 18:34

Bank stocks on Thursday gained up to 4 percent following the government's move to simplify foreign investment regime that boosted investor sentiment.

Foreign investments get composite caps; retailers to benefit

Last Updated: Thursday, July 16, 2015, 16:57

The limit of portfolio investment in banking is capped at 49 percent while in defence it is 24 percent.

Cabinet gives nod to foreign investment composite cap

Last Updated: Thursday, July 16, 2015, 15:11

In a bid to streamline the FDI structure, the government today introduced a composite foreign investment cap by clubbing all forms of overseas investments to define sectoral limits.