India simplifies foreign investment rules, banks to benefit

Last Updated: Thursday, July 16, 2015, 14:37

India has simplified rules for foreign investment in companies by clubbing together different categories, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

Centre, states discuss FDI multibrand retail, e-commerce

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 21:40

Several issues pertaining to foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail and emerging e-commerce business in the country were discussed during a meeting chaired by Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman here.

Cabinet to decide on composite foreign investment caps tomorrow

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 19:57

Seeking to streamline the foreign investment regime, the Union Cabinet is expected to take a decision Wednesday on introducing a composite cap which will include FDI, FII and other instruments in various sectors.

Govt clears 10 FDI proposals worth Rs 1,675 crore

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 19:29

Government has cleared 10 foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals entailing capital inflows of Rs 1,675.15 crore into the country.

Services should not be part of e-commerce definition: Assocham

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 21:37

Services should not be a part of the definition of e-commerce since FDI is already permitted in the sector, industry body Assocham has suggested the Commerce and Industry Ministry.

India needs to curb red tape and lift FDI limits: Biden

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 14:28

India needs to cut red tape and lift limits on FDI to move forward, US Vice President Joe Biden said as he sought a high-standard bilateral investment treaty that would make the world's fastest growing economy a magnet for the American capital and technology.

FIPB clears Bandhan, 22 other FDI proposals

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 00:03

The foreign investment promotion board (FIPB) Monday cleared 23 FDI proposals including those of Bandhan Financial Services and Catholic Syrian Bank.

FDI soars 48% after 'Make in India' campaign, says Secy

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 22:58

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into India during October 2014-April 2015 period rose by 48 per cent year-on-year after the launch of 'Make in India' initiative, a senior government official said on Friday.

'FDI in e-commerce will make India a dumping ground'

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 20:52

Traders on Friday called upon the government not to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in e-commerce as "the platform will be used to make the country a dumping ground".

Commerce Ministry seeks feedback to sort out FDI issues in e-commerce

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 20:22

According to sources, Kant first met officials of various public sector banks on issues over payment mechanism of e-commerce.

Retailers body meets Nirmala on FDI issue

Last Updated: Thursday, July 9, 2015, 19:06

The ministry is also scheduled to meet chief ministers on July 15 to discuss the FDI issue.

'Digital India' to attract FDI, create jobs: Anil Agarwal

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 19:07

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Digital India' drive will attract foreign direct investment in the country and generate jobs, Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal said on Tuesday.