Govt may review FDI policy in pharma, housing today

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 12:26

The Cabinet would also deliberate on the stand to be taken by India in the forthcoming WTO meet in Bali between December 3-6.

Axis Bank to be 'foreign-owned' after hike in overseas investment

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 15:05

Axis Bank will become a "foreign- owned" lender, to be governed by FDI policy, following the go- ahead to its proposed increase in foreign investment holding to 62 percent, entailing inflow of over Rs 6,200 crore.

New drug policy, regulations slowing down pharma growth: Report

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 15:14

Growth rate of the Rs 72,069-crore Indian pharmaceutical market has slowed down to 9.8 percent in 2013 as compared to 16.6 percent in 2012, says a report.

FinMin wants FDI policy to cover warrants

Last Updated: Sunday, October 6, 2013, 12:02

To streamline foreign investment procedures, the Finance Ministry has asked the DIPP to include warrants in the FDI policy and make it mandatory for holders to make full payment to companies within 12 months.

Govt notifies changes in FDI policy

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 20:46

The government has notified changes in the FDI policy, paving the way for larger overseas investments in sectors such as multi-brand retail and telecom.

FIPB clears 12 FDI proposals worth Rs 343 cr

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 19:57

The Government has cleared 12 FDI proposals worth Rs 343 crore and kept on hold the decision on US-based Mylan Inc's proposal to acquire an Indian pharma company.

Govt to further liberalise FDI policy: Chidambaram

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 16:22

Addressing media on completion of one year as Finance Minister, he exuded confidence that economy would record a growth rate of 5.5 to 6 percent in the current fiscal, up from 5 percent a year ago.

'Aviation policies implemented in ad hoc manner in India'

Last Updated: Friday, July 26, 2013, 15:38

Major aviation policy decisions in India, like the FDI policy, have often been implemented in an "ad hoc manner" and retraced at times, leading to political controversies, disillusioned investors and industry losses, a aviation consultancy firm said on Friday.

Awaiting govt clarification on retail FDI policy: Bharti

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 18:55

Bharti Retail Thursday said it is awaiting clarifications from the government on FDI policy in multi-brand retail before going ahead with its future retail expansion plans.

FDI policy: We invite investors, but don't open doors, says Parekh

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 19:07

As a consensus remains elusive on key economic policies like foreign investment norms, industry leader Deepak Parekh has said India's FDI policy is akin to 'inviting guests over to our house, but not opening the door'.

Govt to finalise FDI policy in pharma before FIPB meet

Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 12:05

The government is likely to finalise FDI policy with regard to existing drug companies ahead of the FIPB meeting on July 5, which is scheduled to take up as many as 10 foreign investment proposals.

Walmart, Tesco seek assurance on non-reversal of FDI policy

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 16:57

Global retailers like Walmart and Tesco have sought assurance from India that any change of governments at both centre and states should not result in reversal of FDI policy in multi-brand segment, before taking investment decisions in the country.