Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) involves investment by a company in one country into business interests in another country. It can take the form of establishing business operations or acquiring assets. FDI is crucial for economic growth. It brings capital, technology, and expertise. In India, FDI has significantly impacted various sectors. It fosters innovation and creates job opportunities. The government regulates FDI to ensure national interests.
The Government of India updated the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) approval process on May 5, 2026, establishing a strict 12-week deadline for clearing investment proposals. Administered via the...
Andhra Pradesh will host the Google Cloud India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam, with foundation stone laying on 28 April 2026. The project involves an investment of about $15...
India announced in 2026 a relaxation of Press Note 3, allowing Chinese investors to acquire up to 10% equity in Indian companies without prior government approval, provided there...
India’s decision to consider easing restrictions on Chinese firms bidding for government contracts has reopened a complex economic and strategic debate. The curbs, imposed after the 2020 border...
The passage of the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025 marks a decisive shift in India’s insurance policy by permitting 100% foreign direct investment...
The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), concluded in December 2025, marks a significant turn in India’s external economic strategy. More than a tariff-cutting deal, it reflects India’s...
The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, seeks to replace the outdated Aircraft Act of 1934. Introduced by Union Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, the bill aims to modernise India's...
In the first half of the fiscal year 2024-25, India witnessed a remarkable increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The inflow rose by 45 per cent year-on-year, reaching...
Recent developments in India's defence manufacturing landscape reveal challenges. Despite a decade of initiatives like 'Make in India', foreign direct investment (FDI) in defence remains low. From September...
The Assam Advantage 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025 will take place in Guwahati on February 24-25. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the event. Assam's...
