FDI
Arvind Panagariya, a famous economist and professor at Columbia University standing as a forerunner for the key advisor post of the new BJP led government, has recently stated the present priorities of different policies. On being asked about what should be the priority areas for the present government if they want to bring the economy [...] Continue Reading »
“Ab ki Baar Modi Sarkar”, we’ve heard that over the months before the Lok Sabha elections could have happened this year. The orange brigade now in power, Bharatiya Janata Party has made it clear at the centre that there would be a revival when it comes to foreign investments making inroads and the development of [...] Continue Reading »
India’s realty sector is projecting that a strong Govt at the Centre will give it the much-required push, via some significant initiatives and regulations to help the sector gather momentum for potential growth. Noting that significant reforms by the Centre Govt can help attract investments to the realty sector, Anuj Puri – JLL India’s Chairman [...] Continue Reading »
Pune real estate sector is witnessing some renewed interests of private equity players. The reasons may be the uninhibited influx of professionals and a robust local economy, which is relatively less affected by the economic downturn, The developers have also ensured a steady demand for homes and offices in the city. This has helped induce [...] Continue Reading »
The new government will take decisions on the Commerce and Industry Ministry’s proposal to relax foreign direct investment policy in construction and railways. The nine—phase general elections for the 16th Lok Sabha has started from April 7 and counting will be held on May 16. The new government is scheduled to be formed next month. [...] Continue Reading »
As per the data by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) in 2012, India collected $22.78 billion of FDI. Services, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, construction development, telecommunications, computer software and hardware, chemicals and power were the sectors that attracted foreign investment in 2013. The countries which invested in India consist of Mauritius, Singapore, UK, Netherlands, Japan, [...] Continue Reading »
The Commerce and Industry Ministry has doubt regarding its proposal for easing FDI rules in railways and construction development sectors will get approval from the Election Commission. There are apprehensions that it may not be possible to attach the EC guidelines of not publicizing a decision taken by the Government while the model code of [...] Continue Reading »
Fossil India, the wholly owned subsidiary of the $3.2 billion American lifestyle brand Fossil Inc, is planning to invest Rs 25 crore in the country following regulatory approvals to set up single brand stores. Fossil is among the first batch of global lifestyle brands that got approval by the Foreign Investment Promotion Board, after the central [...] Continue Reading »
The real estate industry in India is going through the phase of transformation. During 2013, the real estate market remained constant in major Indian cities. In Bangalore, the real estate market remained stagnant as compared to its adjoining cities. It is expected that the real estate market will gain its momentum in 2014. A Silver [...] Continue Reading »
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the services sector dropped by 60 percent to USD 1.59 billion in the last three quarters of year. This sector includes banking, insurance, outsourcing, R&D, courier and technology testing, it received FDI worth USD 4.04 billion in the April-December period of 2012, and this is according to the data collected [...] Continue Reading »
