US looking to elevate trade ties with India

Last Updated: Thursday, January 22, 2015, 16:42

Having set an ambitious goal to increase bilateral trade from USD 100 to USD 500 billion, the US hopes that the upcoming India trip of US President Barack Obama would elevate trade and investment ties.

Sentiments to convert into investments soon: Jaitley

Last Updated: Thursday, January 22, 2015, 11:57

Jaitley said he is meeting the existing investors and potential investors, those who are looking at India, those who are looking to expand.

Indian markets can help raise $150 bn a year: BSE CEO

Last Updated: Sunday, January 18, 2015, 17:12

The Indian stock market has the potential to help companies raise a whopping USD 150 billion (nearly Rs 10 lakh crore) annually to help meet the country's investment targets over the next 5-7 years, leading bourse BSE's chief Ashish Chauhan said.

India revives its plans to set up fertiliser plant in Iran

Last Updated: Sunday, January 18, 2015, 16:45

India has revived its plan to set up a fertiliser plant in Iran with an investment of about Rs 5,000 crore and has asked the Persian gulf nation to offer long term gas contract for manufacturing the soil nutrient.

Vedanta to invest $6 billion in India in 2-3 years

Last Updated: Friday, January 9, 2015, 12:08

Metals and mining conglomerate Vedanta Resources wants to make fresh investments of over USD 6 billion in India in two-three years and USD 30 billion over a period of time if the investment climate in the country remains positive, its chief Anil Agarwal said on Friday.

Investment projects worth Rs 6000 cr in electronics manufacturing cleared

Last Updated: Sunday, December 28, 2014, 15:57

Last year, only companies who were present in India came up with proposals to expand their facilities but in the past six months proposals came from both existing and new firms, the official said.

GDP likely to grow 6.4% in 2015

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 24, 2014, 20:55

The country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is likely to grow at a rate of 6.4 percent on the back of pick-up in investment cycle in 2015, says a report.

Modi-Rajan-Commodities trinity keeping India a favourite: Citi

Last Updated: Monday, December 22, 2014, 17:16

India remains a consensus favourite investment destination for US companies, largely on the back of a 'Modi-Rajan-Commodities trinity', global financial major Citigroup said in a report Monday.

India remains attractive investment destination: Survey

Last Updated: Sunday, December 21, 2014, 14:40

India remains one of the most preferred investment destinations for global investors while domestic companies expect stable economic conditions in the near term, says a survey.

India's direct investment abroad down 58% to $1.34 bn in Nov

Last Updated: Thursday, December 11, 2014, 22:55

In October 2014, Indian companies had invested USD 2.68 billion in overseas markets.

Inflation in India close to post financial crisis lows: Nomura

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 12:29

Nomura said inflation levels in India are close to post global financial crisis lows, and retained its positive stance on the country's stock market.

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.