Sebi to conduct nation-wide investor survey, ropes in Nielsen

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 11:25

The regulator has commissioned the survey to Nielsen India Pvt Ltd, which would collect information from residents in different states and Union territories.

Foreign investors allowed to buy upto 40% in Maruti Suzuki

Last Updated: Monday, September 14, 2015, 21:36

The Reserve Bank has allowed foreign investors to invest up to 40 percent of the paid up capital in Maruti Suzuki under the Portfolio Investment Scheme.

Arun Jaitley promises global investors 'fairest, predictable' tax regime

Last Updated: Monday, September 14, 2015, 17:16

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Monday assured global investors of the "fairest and predictable taxation regime" as he invited them to invest in various sectors, including infrastructure, manufacturing and defence.

China economic growth sputters in August, more support measures seen

Last Updated: Sunday, September 13, 2015, 16:05

The downbeat data came on the heels of weak trade and inflation readings, raising the chances that third-quarter economic growth may dip below 7 percent for the first time since the global crisis.

McDonald's India to double outlets with Rs 750-cr investment

Last Updated: Sunday, September 13, 2015, 12:52

McDonald's, which was the first quick service restaurant (QSR) format to start operations in the country two decades ago, is now betting on alternative, healthy offerings in the face of competition.

FIBP clears 14 FDI proposals out of 23, rejects 4

Last Updated: Friday, September 11, 2015, 21:22

India`s Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) on Friday cleared 14 foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals, including that of Shyam Sistema Teleservices, IIFL Holdings and Eros International Media.

Sovereign gold bond scheme more likely to succeed: Nomura

Last Updated: Friday, September 11, 2015, 15:46

Annual investment demand for gold is estimated at 300 MT per annum, which is around 35 percent of India's gold import bill (USD 34 billion in fiscal year 2014-15).

FIPB clears 14 FDI proposals

Last Updated: Friday, September 11, 2015, 14:42

The FIPB on Friday cleared 14 foreign investment proposals including that of Shyam Sistema Teleservices and IIFL Holdings.

Hong Kong probes bank deposits complainant links to Malaysia PM

Last Updated: Friday, September 11, 2015, 12:23

Hong Kong police are investigating bank deposits a complainant said were linked to Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, police said on Friday, as a probe into a troubled Malaysian state investment fund widens.

India remains attractive investment destination: CEA

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 8, 2015, 23:33

Amid the global financial turmoil, Indian economy will grow at the highest rate and also remain an attractive investment destination, Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian said Tuesday.

China scraps dividend tax for long-term investors

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 8, 2015, 18:15

Chinese investors holding a stock for more than one year will be exempted from a 5-percent dividend tax from Tuesday, a move aimed at boosting long term investment following recent stock market collapse in the world's second biggest economy.