FDI in railways: GE, Alstom ahead in race for bagging loco projects in Bihar

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 23:29

GE and Alstom are believed to be ahead of other bidders in the race to bag contracts for the setting up of multi-crore diesel and electric locomotive factories in Bihar that are among the top eight infrastructure initiatives which are being monitored by the PMO.

FDI reporting module to promote ease of doing business: RBI

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 22:09

Reserve Bank Monday said the launch of a module for reporting Foreign Currency Transfer of Shares (FCTRS) is a step forward in the direction of promoting ease of doing business in India.

FDI inflow rises by 40% in April-June at Rs 60,299 crore

Last Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2015, 22:43

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India during April-June this year increased by 40 percent at Rs 60,299 crore as against Rs.43,171 crore in the same period of 2014, according to official data.

Govt weighs FDI in rubber, coffee plantation

Last Updated: Monday, August 17, 2015, 18:33

The government is considering allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in rubber and coffee plantation sectors with an aim to attract more FDI into the country.

PM Modi's foreign visits helped India received FDI worth $19.78 billion

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 21:30

India received USD 19.78 billion foreign direct investment (FDI) from 12 countries visited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in financial year 2014-15, Parliament was informed Wednesday.

Govt considering 19 proposals entailing Rs 30,552 cr investment

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 18:43

As many as 19 proposals with an estimated investment of Rs 30,552.45 crore is under the consideration of the government, Parliament was informed Wednesday.

Permit FDI in e-retailing: Manufacturing associations to Govt

Last Updated: Monday, August 3, 2015, 22:24

Three associations from textiles, MSME and gems and jewelery sector have asked the government to permit foreign direct investment (FDI) in e-retailing.

India got $185 mn FDI in insurance from March-May

Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2015, 18:36

India received USD 184.97 million (about Rs 1,186 crore) foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector during March to May this year, Parliament was informed on Friday.

FDI rises to 4-month of $3.85 billion in May

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 19:45

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country rose to four-month high of USD 3.85 billion in May 2015, up by 7 percent compared to the same month of last year, official data showed.

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.

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.

'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.