Tuesday, 21 March, 2023
TopicForeign investment

Topic: foreign investment

The big picture: Maharashtra ahead in FDI, but stability & Delhi hand helping Gujarat catch up

Industry insiders from both states cite complacency on the part of Maharashtra & political instability in the state following 2019 election as reasons for Gujarat's improving prospects.

RBI’s forex focus is a good start. It must be followed by more fundamental reforms

RBI hopes to boost forex inflows and stem rupee slump. But rupee likely to remain under pressure amid tighter global financial conditions & interest rate hikes by US Fed.

Why Ukraine crisis is an opportunity for India to become more attractive to investors

Democracy, foreign policy, internal stability, steps to reduce cost of doing business & commitment to cutting carbon emissions could all help India attract foreign investment.

India’s bond market has Rs 2.25 trillion riding on index inclusion

Analysts expect the world’s last big emerging market to finally get the nod to join global indexes this year or early 2023 by providers such as JPMorgan Chase and FTSE Russell.

Battered rupee may get some relief from foreign inflows amid slew of ‘vibrant’ IPOs

India got $100 million worth of foreign inflows into stocks so far in October, among the highest in Asia. Moreover, in the fourth quarter, Paytm and Flipkart are aiming for an IPO.

Strong fundamentals, market size will attract foreign investments, says Nirmala Sitharaman

In a written reply to Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said the fundamentals of the economy remained strong as gradual scaling back of lockdowns placed India firmly on the path of recovery.

India has got record FDI this year despite pandemic. But it’s largely due to one company

In the first half of this fiscal, tech sectors attracted a bulk of the FDI, but govt is hopeful that some of its decisions will attract inflows into other sectors too.

UP govt committed to make state favourite global investment destination, says Yogi

UP Chief minister Yogi Adityanath's tweet comes in light of a German shoe brand, Von Wellx, moving its production plants to Agra from China.

Why foreigners are pouring money into Indian stocks even though economy is sinking

Improvement in business activity from July, after lockdown curbs were eased, has been a key factor in keeping investors interested.

India can be the next China, but only if it is more open to foreign investment

While India's forex reserves and investments have increased, PM Modi's Atmanirbhar Bharat is harking back to a protectionist past.

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File photo of smog in Delhi. Some doctors have called air pollution a bigger threat than Covid-19.| Photo: Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

Air quality is better but not enough to banish air purifiers. Here are options for your room & car

What’s the solution for people who cannot leave Delhi? Air purifiers from Dyson's expensive range to Xiaomi's affordable ones can be of help.

NFRA to conduct audit quality inspections of five audit firms

New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will carry out audit quality inspections of five audit firms, including the...

Defence

The Defence Services Staff College in Wellington | Image credit: dssc.gov.in

In a first, six women officers to enter prestigious Defence Services Staff College

As many as 15 women appeared for the examination, out of which six were selected, including one who has made it to the course along with her husband. 

Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory

No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.