Com & Ind Min seeks imposition of import duty on cement

Last Updated: Monday, March 2, 2015, 13:58

The Commerce and Industry Ministry today sought imposition of import duty on cement in order to boost exports from the country and provide a level playing field to domestic manufacturers of the commodity.

Govt seeks foreign funds for infra projects worth over $75 bn

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 22:09

Government is seeking overseas investment for infrastructure projects worth over USD 75 billion in sectors like power, roads and railways over the next few years.

FDI doubles to $2.16 bn in December

Last Updated: Sunday, February 22, 2015, 10:56

During the April-December period of current fiscal, FDI rose by 27 per cent to USD 21.04 billion as against USD 16.56 billion in the same period last fiscal, the data by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion showed.

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.

ComMin, DIPP not for multiple depts regulating e-commerce

Last Updated: Thursday, February 12, 2015, 14:49

The Commerce and Industry Ministry has turned down a proposal of the Consumer Affairs Ministry to bring e-commerce sector under the purview of nine different departments saying it would create problems for the investors.

IKEA India CEO to meet DIPP Secy, to discuss e-commerce

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 22:13

"The meeting between Kant and Maeztu will discuss its 'make more in India' initiative of the company to increase sourcing from India as the company wants to produce maximum products in India," a source said.

Fin Ministry rejects DIPP's proposal to put curbs on royalty payment

Last Updated: Thursday, January 29, 2015, 16:20

The Finance Ministry has turned down a DIPP proposal seeking re-introduction of restrictions on royalty payments for preventing excessive outflow of foreign exchange, saying it would send a negative signal to overseas investors.

Investment proposals drop to 127 in November

Last Updated: Sunday, January 11, 2015, 12:15

Initiatives announced by the government to attract investment are yet to yield results as the number of industrial entrepreneurs memoranda in November was down at 127 as against 159 in the same month last year.

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.

Cabinet secy meets officials, industry on ease of doing biz

Last Updated: Friday, November 28, 2014, 15:56

Secretaries from different departments including DIPP, MSME and Commerce were present at the meeting along with the members of industry body Ficci and exporters.

AAP govt scraps FDI in multi-brand retail, says Delhi not ready

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 20:36

In a major policy reversal, the Aam Aadmi Party Government on Monday withdrew the approval given by the previous Sheila Dikshit dispensation for FDI in multibrand retail in Delhi.

Fin Min examining DIPP's proposal for curbs on royalty payments

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 14:48

The Finance Ministry is examining a proposal of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) to re-introduce restrictions on royalty payments by Indian arms of foreign companies.