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FDI in India`s pharma sector crosses Rs 19,134 crore during 2024-25  India's pharmaceuticals and medical devices sector has seen a FDI inflow to the tune of Rs 11,888 crore from April to December in the financial year ended on March 31, 2025, apart from which 13 FDI proposals worth Rs 7,246.40 crore for brownfield projects during 2024-25 have been approved, taking the total FDI to Rs 19,134.4 crore, according to figures compiled by the Department of Pharmaceuticals.  The government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, has turned ...
FDI in India`s pharma sector crosses Rs 19,134 crore during 2024-25
FDI in India`s pharma sector crosses Rs 19,134 crore during 2024-25
Source: IANS
2025-04-13 06:13:56 pm
India remains attractive destination for global capital: Experts With a strong economic outlook, policy reforms and a resilient market, India remains an attractive destination for global capital, experts said on Saturday.  The recent reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US administration on Indian goods remain relatively modest as compared to other Asian countries, resulting to continue to give a competitive edge for India. “This opens strong proposition to offer viable export opportunities for the country. India remains one of the fastest-gr...
India remains attractive destination for global capital: Experts
India remains attractive destination for global capital: Experts
Source: IANS
2025-04-05 01:56:09 pm
NRI remittances soar to record $129.4 billion in 2024, India retains top rank  Indians working abroad sent home a record $129.4 billion in 2024 with the highest-ever inflows of $36 billion in the October-December quarter, according to the latest figures compiled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).  India tops the list of recipient countries for remittances in 2024 and is way ahead of second-placed Mexico with $68 billion. China ($48 billion) is at the third spot followed by the Philippines ($40 billion), and Pakistan ($33 billion), according to figures ...
NRI remittances soar to record $129.4 billion in 2024, India retains top rank
NRI remittances soar to record $129.4 billion in 2024, India retains top rank
Source: IANS
2025-04-01 12:59:29 pm
India, US holding very active and intense discussions on trade: S Jaishankar External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India and the US are holding ‘very active’ and ‘intense’ discussions on trade, as the world waits with anxiety over US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff that will kick in on April 2, 2025. He said there is a strong ‘business case’ for a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) between the two countries. Jaishankar said ‘on trade, we had a very open discussion and it is the result of the decis...
India, US holding very active and intense discussions on trade: S Jaishankar
India, US holding very active and intense discussions on trade: S Jaishankar
Source: Accord Fintech
2025-03-27 01:59:22 pm
ISRO`s commercial arm NSIL reports 43 pc revenue growth in FY25, PBT up 54 pc NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has reported Rs 3,026.09 crore in revenue in FY25 to date, an impressive 43 per cent growth from Rs 2,116.12 crore in FY24, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.  NSIL, which has launched 135 international customer satellites and three Indian satellites on commercial basis (as of now), reported Rs 1,242.12 crore in profit before tax (PBT) this fiscal to date, up a robust 54 per cent...
ISRO`s commercial arm NSIL reports 43 pc revenue growth in FY25, PBT up 54 pc
ISRO`s commercial arm NSIL reports 43 pc revenue growth in FY25, PBT up 54 pc
Source: IANS
2025-03-26 04:54:49 pm
Global trade and tariff uncertainties? can become catalyst for reforms in India: HSBC Research Global trade and tariff uncertainties could become a catalyst for reforms in India over the medium term and for growth results, the reforms must run deep, an HSBC Research report said on Tuesday.  Potential US tariffs may have already become a catalyst for reforms like lowering import tariffs, opening up to regional FDI, fast-tracking trade deals, and making the Indian rupee more flexible. "And India does not have to look too far for models to emulate. Its success in services ...
Global trade and tariff uncertainties? can become catalyst for reforms in India: HSBC Research
Global trade and tariff uncertainties? can become catalyst for reforms in India: HSBC Research
Source: IANS
2025-03-18 04:00:04 pm
Growth in net sales of FDI companies moderated to 9.3 per cent in FY24: RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that with the normalisation of post-pandemic pent-up demand conditions, the growth in net sales of select FDI companies moderated to 9.3 per cent during 2023-24 from the high of 20.3 per cent in the previous year. The RBI has released the data relating to financial performance of non-government non-financial (NGNF) FDI companies in India during 2023-24 based on audited annual accounts of 2,418 companies, which reported in the Indian Accounting Standard...
Growth in net sales of FDI companies moderated to 9.3 per cent in FY24: RBI
Growth in net sales of FDI companies moderated to 9.3 per cent in FY24: RBI
Source: Accord Fintech
2025-03-12 11:24:55 am
India top source country for FDI into Dubai with $3 billion investment India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) into Dubai surged to $3.018 billion in 2024 -- a five times jump from $589 million in 2023, making the country the top investor in Dubai, a report showed on Tuesday.  India, the US, France and the UK were top source countries for FDI into the emirate. India was the top source country with the highest total estimated FDI capital into Dubai, accounting for 21.5 per cent, followed by the US (13.7 per cent), France (11 per cent), United Kin...
India top source country for FDI into Dubai with $3 billion investment
India top source country for FDI into Dubai with $3 billion investment
Source: IANS
2025-03-12 09:14:38 am
PLI booster: FDI equity inflow in manufacturing sector up 69 pc at $165 billion The FDI equity inflow in the manufacturing sector has increased by 69 per cent, rising from $98 billion (2004-2014) to $165 billion (2014-2024), driven by the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, the government said on Monday.  In a strong push to accelerate industrial growth, the government has significantly increased budget allocations for key sectors under the PLI scheme in 2025-26, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening domestic manufacturing.  As of August 2024,...
PLI booster: FDI equity inflow in manufacturing sector up 69 pc at $165 billion
PLI booster: FDI equity inflow in manufacturing sector up 69 pc at $165 billion
Source: IANS
2025-03-04 09:23:04 am
India`s strong performance an opportunity for reforms to achieve advanced economy status by 2047: IMF  Commending India’s “prudent” policies, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board has said its strong economic performance can help it adopt critical reforms to achieve advanced economy status by 2047.  A report after the IMF’s annual consultations with India said its "strong economic performance provides an opportunity to advance critical and challenging structural reforms to realise India’s ambition of becoming an advanced ...
India`s strong performance an opportunity for reforms to achieve advanced economy status by 2047: IMF
India`s strong performance an opportunity for reforms to achieve advanced economy status by 2047: IMF
Source: IANS
2025-03-01 01:50:21 pm
Life insurance sector to get booster shot with FDI limit at 100 per cent  While the high capital intensity of the life insurance sector necessitates substantial investments to sustain growth, the increase in FDI limits will provide the much-needed capital boost to the sector, enabling insurers to expand their mortality coverage and increase penetration, according to a report released by rating agency ICRA on Wednesday.  ICRA expects growth in sum assured in the retail segment for insurers to continue to outpace the growth in retail new business premiu...
Life insurance sector to get booster shot with FDI limit at 100 per cent
Life insurance sector to get booster shot with FDI limit at 100 per cent
Source: IANS
2025-02-19 04:36:37 pm
100 pc FDI to help Indian insurance sector reach $222 billion by 2026 The Indian insurance sector has witnessed impressive growth over the last two decades and the government’s allowance of 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the sector would further accelerate growth, attracting significant foreign capital and boosting innovation, according to a new report.  India’s insurance sector has witnessed significant growth and development over the past few years. The domestic insurance market has grown at a CAGR of 17 per cent over t...
100 pc FDI to help Indian insurance sector reach $222 billion by 2026
100 pc FDI to help Indian insurance sector reach $222 billion by 2026
Source: IANS
2025-02-19 11:46:04 am
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launches Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs  The Centre on Monday launched the 'Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs', which was announced in the Union Budget 2024-25 to boost the micro, small, and medium enterprises.  The scheme facilitates collateral-free loans to MSMEs by providing loans up to Rs 100 crore for the purchase of plant, machinery, or equipment. The scheme would provide 60 per cent guarantee coverage by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Ltd (NCGTC) to member lending institutions (M...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launches Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launches Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs
Source: IANS
2025-02-17 03:02:16 pm
India offers transparent, predictable, comprehensive FDI policy framework for investments Highlighting the measures being taken to facilitate Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows in the country, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada has said that the Government has put in place a policy framework for Foreign Direct Investment that is transparent, predictable, and easily comprehensible. Besides, he said to promote FDI, the Government has put in place an investor-friendly policy, wherein most sectors, except certain strategically important sectors, are op...
India offers transparent, predictable, comprehensive FDI policy framework for investments
India offers transparent, predictable, comprehensive FDI policy framework for investments
Source: Accord Fintech
2025-02-12 01:58:26 pm
Piyush Goyal rolls out red carpet for Israeli firms to invest in India The government on Tuesday invited Israeli companies to invest in India as the rapid growth in the country’s "demand potential" offers huge business opportunities.  Addressing the India-Israel Business Forum here, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said that "demand defines the India story". “Show me any other country in the world where you can sell 250 million washing machines, maybe in the next 10-15 years, or 250 million refrige...
Piyush Goyal rolls out red carpet for Israeli firms to invest in India
Piyush Goyal rolls out red carpet for Israeli firms to invest in India
Source: IANS
2025-02-11 06:16:14 pm
India offers transparent, comprehensive FDI policy framework for investments: Minister India is offering a transparent, predictable and comprehensive FDI policy framework for investments and the 'Investment Friendliness Index of States' is set to be launched this year, the government said on Tuesday.  To promote FDI, the government has put in place an investor-friendly policy, wherein most sectors, except certain strategically important sectors, are open for 100 per cent FDI under the automatic route. More than 90 per cent of the FDI inflow is received under ...
India offers transparent, comprehensive FDI policy framework for investments: Minister
India offers transparent, comprehensive FDI policy framework for investments: Minister
Source: IANS
2025-02-11 05:56:04 pm
India, France look beyond defence to deepen bilateral economic ties After forging close partnership in the defence domain, India and France are now looking at significantly deepening trade and investment relations especially in sectors like clean energy, new technologies and aviation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi landing in Paris on Monday.  France has emerged as a major source of FDI for India with more than 1,000 French establishments already present in India. France is the 11th largest foreign investor in India with a cumulative investment of $...
India, France look beyond defence to deepen bilateral economic ties
India, France look beyond defence to deepen bilateral economic ties
Source: IANS
2025-02-11 09:30:42 am
Foreign investors set to return in Indian market to get sound, effective net returns The foreign investors’ fraternity is all set to take a plunge investing in the Indian stock market to get sound, effective net returns from a long-term perspective, according to experts on Saturday.  With the sound and pathbreaking reforms for making the financial services sector more robust, inclusive and enhance foreign participation, the government has clearly laid the roadmap for ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision on track. “Though the foreign portfolio investment (...
Foreign investors set to return in Indian market to get sound, effective net returns
Foreign investors set to return in Indian market to get sound, effective net returns
Source: IANS
2025-02-08 01:54:54 pm
Union Budget 2025-2026 - Religare Broking Ltd A Growth-Oriented Blueprint with Fiscal Discipline The Union Budget 2025-26 presents a strategic roadmap for India's economic growth, focusing on fiscal prudence, infrastructure development, and middle-class empowerment. With a total estimated expenditure of ?50.65 lakh crore, the budget aims to balance economic expansion and financial discipline while ensuring inclusive progress. One of the most significant announcements is the revision of income tax slabs, with the tax-free income li...
Union Budget 2025-2026 - Religare Broking Ltd
Union Budget 2025-2026 - Religare Broking Ltd
Source: Religare Broking Ltd
2025-02-04 12:51:20 pm
Quote on FDI in the Insurance Sector by Manoj Purohit, Partner, FS Tax, Tax and Regulatory Services, BDO India Below the Quote on FDI in the Insurance Sector by Manoj Purohit, Partner, FS Tax, Tax and Regulatory Services, BDO India   “The much-awaited reform in the insurance sector has been announced by the Hon’ble FM of extending 100% FDI in the insurance sector. It is a welcome step for opening the insurance sector for foreign players and addressing the stress over solvency of insurance companies. This move will ensure penetration of insurance, thereby paving the path for in...
Quote on FDI in the Insurance Sector by Manoj Purohit, Partner, FS Tax, Tax and Regulatory Services, BDO India
Quote on FDI in the Insurance Sector by Manoj Purohit, Partner, FS Tax, Tax and Regulatory Services, BDO India
Source: BDO India
2025-02-03 02:39:08 pm
Union Budget shapes India`s economic resilience, growth potential The steps articulated in the Union Budget are crucial in shaping India's economic resilience and growth potential in the medium to long term, according to a report on Monday.  The Union Budget 2025-26 displays a balanced approach to sustaining economic growth while reinforcing fiscal prudence. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has chosen to stimulate consumption while keeping the focus intact on capex and taking rapid strides towards fiscal consolidation, according to the rep...
Union Budget shapes India`s economic resilience, growth potential
Union Budget shapes India`s economic resilience, growth potential
Source: IANS
2025-02-03 02:06:22 pm
Budget boosts consumption, fiscal prudence, Capex The Union Budget 2025–26 is crafted as a bold statement of fiscal consolidation and long term structural reforms, with the government maintaining the fiscal deficit at 4.4 per cent for FY26 while maintaining investment momentum with capital spending rising by 10 per cent to Rs.11.2 lakh crore.  This is a delicate balance, ensuring credibility in debt management while not derailing growth, according to a PL Capital report released on Monday. The government has not only provide...
Budget boosts consumption, fiscal prudence, Capex
Budget boosts consumption, fiscal prudence, Capex
Source: IANS
2025-02-03 01:56:46 pm
Union Budget 2025 on FDI in Insurance by Dhruv Chopra, Managing Partner, Dewan P N Chopra & Co Below the Union Budget 2025 on FDI in Insurance by Dhruv Chopra, Managing Partner, Dewan P N Chopra & Co   FDI in Insurance sector Increased from 74% to 100%, Announces FM. The revised FDI cap will apply to insurance companies that retain their entire premium investment within India. Existing regulations and conditions governing foreign investment in the sector will undergo review and simplification.   Above views are of the author and not of the website ki...
Union Budget 2025 on FDI in Insurance by Dhruv Chopra, Managing Partner, Dewan P N Chopra & Co
Union Budget 2025 on FDI in Insurance by Dhruv Chopra, Managing Partner, Dewan P N Chopra & Co
Source: Dewan P N Chopra & Co
2025-02-03 12:25:21 pm
Budget math looks realistic, economic growth to pick up pace: Morgan Stanley  The Union Budget has managed to meet the goals of boosting consumption though tax cuts, increasing capex through transfers to states, and maintaining the path of fiscal consolidation which is expected to lead to a recovery in the economic growth rate with macro stability in a comfortable range, according to a Morgan Stanley report released on Monday.  The report said that both fiscal and monetary policy are pivoting to support growth, which is in line with “our view of a c...
Budget math looks realistic, economic growth to pick up pace: Morgan Stanley
Budget math looks realistic, economic growth to pick up pace: Morgan Stanley
Source: IANS
2025-02-03 11:36:01 am
Post-Budget Reaction on FDI in insurance by Saurabh Mishra, Partner, Financial Services at Kearney Below the Post-Budget Reaction on FDI in insurance by Saurabh Mishra, Partner, Financial Services at Kearney   “This bold and historic announcement should open up the much-needed capital flows to the Indian insurance sector that is in the midst of a high growth trajectory. It should also unleash a range of global best practices to the country, especially in the areas of products, technology, and risk.”   Above views are of the author and not of the websi...
Post-Budget Reaction on FDI in insurance by Saurabh Mishra, Partner, Financial Services at Kearney
Post-Budget Reaction on FDI in insurance by Saurabh Mishra, Partner, Financial Services at Kearney
Source: Kearney
2025-02-03 11:03:58 am
Union Budget 2025: FDI in Insurance Hiked in 100% by Satishwar B., MD & CEO, Bandhan Life Insurance Below the Union Budget 2025: FDI in Insurance Hiked in 100% by Satishwar B., MD & CEO, Bandhan Life Insurance   "The Union Budget 2025 introduces significant reforms, particularly with FDI in insurance raised to 100%. India, with its rapidly growing economy and middle class, offers immense opportunities for global investors. This move will attract capital and expertise, boosting market competitiveness, driving innovation, and offering consumers more choices. The provi...
Union Budget 2025: FDI in Insurance Hiked in 100% by Satishwar B., MD & CEO, Bandhan Life Insurance
Union Budget 2025: FDI in Insurance Hiked in 100% by Satishwar B., MD & CEO, Bandhan Life Insurance
Source: Bandhan Life Insurance
2025-02-02 12:24:25 pm
Balanced, transparent trade environment vital to deepening US-India economic ties: USIBC A balanced and transparent trade environment is vital to deepening US-India economic ties and in line with President Donald Trump's emphasis on fair and reciprocal trade, India can consider bolder steps to address structural bottlenecks and foster a more predictable policy environment that instills investor confidence and promotes long-term strategic partnerships, the US-India Business Council (USIBC) said on Saturday.  As the world's fifth-largest economy and a critical partn...
Balanced, transparent trade environment vital to deepening US-India economic ties: USIBC
Balanced, transparent trade environment vital to deepening US-India economic ties: USIBC
Source: IANS
2025-02-02 11:32:13 am
Quote On FDI investment in India By Tarun Chugh, MD& CEO Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Below the Quote On  FDI investment in India By Tarun Chugh, MD& CEO Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance   "The Union Budget has clearly focussed on driving consumption led growth and foster inclusive development. A key highlight is the increase in the FDI limit in the insurance sector from 74% to 100%, a move set to bring in fresh capital and bolster the industry's financial strength. The decision reflects the government’s continued commitment to making India ...
Quote On FDI investment in India By Tarun Chugh, MD& CEO Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
Quote On FDI investment in India By Tarun Chugh, MD& CEO Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
Source: Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
2025-02-02 09:49:28 am
Budget Reaction on Fiscal Deficit for FY26 by Sandeep Nayak ED & CEO Retail Broking Centrum Broking Ltd Below the Budget Reaction on Fiscal Deficit for FY26 by Sandeep Nayak ED & CEO Retail Broking Centrum Broking Ltd   “The continuation on the path of fiscal discipline with fiscal deficit for FY26 pegged at 4.4% of GDP is a positive for the economy. Capital expenditure spend at marginally less than last year’s estimate is a mild negative. On the reforms front, a simplified tax code to be unveiled should bring more cheer to tax payers. Insurance FDI increased to ...
Budget Reaction on Fiscal Deficit for FY26 by Sandeep Nayak ED & CEO Retail Broking Centrum Broking Ltd
Budget Reaction on Fiscal Deficit for FY26 by Sandeep Nayak ED & CEO Retail Broking Centrum Broking Ltd
Source: Centrum Broking Ltd
2025-02-02 09:07:54 am
Quote on Budget 2025 by Mr. Ashwani Dhanawat - ED and Chief Investment Officer, SGIC Below the Quote on Budget 2025 by Mr. Ashwani Dhanawat - ED and Chief Investment Officer, SGIC   “The Union Budget 2025 outlines a strategic approach to sustainable economic growth, with a focus on infrastructure development, fiscal consolidation, and innovation. The fiscal deficit target of 4.8% for FY25, combined with Rs.1.5 lakh crore in interest-free loans for states, supports regional development and public-private partnerships. A key highlight is the proposal to rais...
Quote on Budget 2025 by Mr. Ashwani Dhanawat - ED and Chief Investment Officer, SGIC
Quote on Budget 2025 by Mr. Ashwani Dhanawat - ED and Chief Investment Officer, SGIC
Source: Shriram General Insurance
2025-02-01 05:35:55 pm
Budget 205-26: FDI limit for insurance sector raised to 100 per cent Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced an increase in the FDI limit for the insurance sector from 74 per cent to 100 per cent in the Budget for 2025-26 as part of far-reaching reforms in the financial sector.  This enhanced limit will be available for those companies which invest the entire premium in India. The current guardrails and conditionalities associated with foreign investment will be reviewed and simplified, the Finance Minister said. Budget 2025-26 aim...
Budget 205-26: FDI limit for insurance sector raised to 100 per cent
Budget 205-26: FDI limit for insurance sector raised to 100 per cent
Source: IANS
2025-02-01 05:23:07 pm
Reactions to India`s 2025-26 budget India plans to cut personal income tax rates to boost middle-class spending power and seeks to increase private investment to strengthen growth, the 2025-26 budget showed on Saturday. The world's fifth-largest economy is expected to post its slowest growth in four years next year amid frail urban demand and weak private investment, while stubbornly high food inflation has dented disposable incomes. Following are reactions from industry executives, experts, fund managers and economis...
Reactions to India`s 2025-26 budget
Reactions to India`s 2025-26 budget
Source: Reuters
2025-02-01 03:31:13 pm
Reaction on Budget 2025 by Mr. Rahul Mody, Co-Head Investment Banking at Ambit Below the Reaction on Budget 2025 by Mr. Rahul Mody, Co-Head Investment Banking at Ambit   "The budget has a number of provisions to boost investments significantly across sectors. These include an increase in FDI in the Insurance sector to 100%, increased focus on manufacturing including in CleanTech, extension of the SWF/Pension Funds tax exemption for investments in the Infrastructure sector to 2030, and new initiatives for the Water, Nuclear Power and Urban ...
Reaction on Budget 2025 by Mr. Rahul Mody, Co-Head Investment Banking at Ambit
Reaction on Budget 2025 by Mr. Rahul Mody, Co-Head Investment Banking at Ambit
Source: PR Agency
2025-02-01 03:26:51 pm
Insurance companies stocks zoom after Finance Minister announces increase in FDI in the sector Shares of India's insurance companies gained as government announced the increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the sector HDFC Life Insurance Company is currently trading at Rs. 648.50, up by 10.35 points or 1.62% from its previous closing of Rs. 638.15 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 643.80 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 667.25 and Rs. 637.55 respectively. So far 112358 shares were traded on the counter. ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company is currently tradi...
Insurance companies stocks zoom after Finance Minister announces increase in FDI in the sector
Insurance companies stocks zoom after Finance Minister announces increase in FDI in the sector
Source: Accord Fintech
2025-02-01 02:12:49 pm
Insurance FDI hiked 100% Insurance FDI hiked 100%
Insurance FDI hiked 100%
Insurance FDI hiked 100%
Source: IGI Editorial
2025-02-01 01:17:02 pm
Fiscal deficit for FY25 at 4.8%, FY26 estimated at 4.4%; FDI in insurance raised to 100% In a significant development for India’s insurance sector, the Union Budget 2025 has announced an increase in the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit for insurance companies. This announcement has led to a surge in the stock prices of major insurers like SBI Life Insurance, HDFC Life, and others. The move is expected to bring substantial foreign investment into the sector, enabling insurers to expand their offerings and enhance their financial strength. Key High...
Fiscal deficit for FY25 at 4.8%, FY26 estimated at 4.4%; FDI in insurance raised to 100%
Fiscal deficit for FY25 at 4.8%, FY26 estimated at 4.4%; FDI in insurance raised to 100%
Source: IGI Editorial
2025-02-01 01:06:05 pm
Centre to introduce new Income Tax Bill next week In a major announcement, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the government will introduce a new Income Tax Bill next week.  The new Income Tax Code will be announced next week, and the I-T Department will "trust first, scrutinise later", the Finance Minister said while presenting the Budget 2025-26. The Finance Minister also announced that the FDI limit for the insurance sector will be raised to 100 per cent and the enhanced limit for the insurance secto...
Centre to introduce new Income Tax Bill next week
Centre to introduce new Income Tax Bill next week
Source: IANS
2025-02-01 12:18:52 pm
Forward-looking strategic trade roadmap to create more vibrant export sector: Eco Survey The evolving global trade dynamics, marked by gradual shifts towards greater protectionism, require assessing the situation and developing a forward-looking strategic trade roadmap, the Economic Survey 2024-25,  presented in the Parliament on Friday ahead of the Union Budget 2025-26, said.  India’s external sector continued to display resilience amid global headwinds and total exports (merchandise and services) registered a steady growth in the first nine months of FY25, re...
Forward-looking strategic trade roadmap to create more vibrant export sector: Eco Survey
Forward-looking strategic trade roadmap to create more vibrant export sector: Eco Survey
Source: IANS
2025-01-31 04:13:40 pm
Union Budget 2025 to act as catalyst for India`s $5 trillion economy goal India’s goal of becoming a $5 trillion economy calls for policies that promote sustainable and inclusive growth and the Union Budget 2025-26 can act as a catalyst for growth while ensuring equity and efficiency in the economy, a pre-budget survey showed on Wednesday.  As India prepares for the Budget, the economic outlook remains positive, reflecting a shared confidence among businesses in the nation’s growth trajectory. Grant Thornton Bharat’s pre-budget survey s...
Union Budget 2025 to act as catalyst for India`s $5 trillion economy goal
Union Budget 2025 to act as catalyst for India`s $5 trillion economy goal
Source: IANS
2025-01-29 02:54:38 pm
Cuts in income tax rates, higher tariffs on gold likely in Budget 2025-26  Mild cuts in personal Income Tax rates to boost consumption and concessional Corporate Tax scheme for manufacturing hubs and FDIs to push the 'Make in India' strategy are likely in Budget 2025-26 with the government aiming to push economic growth, according to a private sector report.  “Watch for higher customs duty on gold and easier FDI norms. Some tweaks in the personal Income Tax slabs could be done to focus on increasing disposable income for the middle-income...
Cuts in income tax rates, higher tariffs on gold likely in Budget 2025-26
Cuts in income tax rates, higher tariffs on gold likely in Budget 2025-26
Source: IANS
2025-01-27 02:33:52 pm
Mumbai, Delhi among top cities in Asia Pacific for FDI in real estate: CBRE Mumbai and New Delhi rank among the top 10 most preferred markets for cross-border real estate investment in the Asia Pacific region, a report said on Friday.  While Mumbai ranked fifth after Tokyo, Sydney, Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City, New Delhi was tied for the eighth spot along with Seoul, Osaka and Hanoi, according to the report by property consulting firm CBRE. In India, the total net buying intentions reached 3 per cent, with developer, owner, operator, real estate fund, an...
Mumbai, Delhi among top cities in Asia Pacific for FDI in real estate: CBRE
Mumbai, Delhi among top cities in Asia Pacific for FDI in real estate: CBRE
Source: IANS
2025-01-24 01:49:57 pm
Attracting FDI: Chhattisgarh CM meets US, Russian diplomats Looking to attract FDI, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met US Consul General Mike Hankey and Consul General of Russia Ivan Y. Fetisov on investment possibilities in sectors related to health, education, IT and tourism, an official said on Thursday.  In the second leg of the investment meet in Mumbai, Chhattisgarh has attracted Rs 6,000 crore investment through various industrial proposals by leading companies focusing on plastic, textile, IT, food processing sectors. Th...
Attracting FDI: Chhattisgarh CM meets US, Russian diplomats
Attracting FDI: Chhattisgarh CM meets US, Russian diplomats
Source: IANS
2025-01-24 09:29:35 am
Union Budget 2025 may introduce changes in income tax slabs: Nomura Global financial services company Nomura on Thursday said the Centre will focus on both fiscal consolidation and growth-supportive measures in the upcoming Union Budget for 2025-2026, predicting that the government may introduce changes to the personal income tax slabs to encourage consumer spending.  Nomura expects India to surpass its fiscal deficit target for the financial year 2025, estimating the deficit at 4.8 per cent of the GDP, slightly lower than the earlier forecast of 4.9 ...
Union Budget 2025 may introduce changes in income tax slabs: Nomura
Union Budget 2025 may introduce changes in income tax slabs: Nomura
Source: IANS
2025-01-23 02:03:36 pm
Investments by Indian firms surge 39 pc to Rs 32 lakh crore in April-Dec 2024: SBI  Indian companies have announced investments of over Rs 32 lakh crore during the first nine months (April-December) of the current financial year, which represents a 39 per cent jump compared to the corresponding figure of Rs 23 lakh crore for the same period of the previous financial year, according to a State Bank of India (SBI) report.  A strong pipeline of Rs 13.63 lakh crore in work-in-progress capital, as of March 2024, reflects a strong growth momentum in the coming years,...
Investments by Indian firms surge 39 pc to Rs 32 lakh crore in April-Dec 2024: SBI
Investments by Indian firms surge 39 pc to Rs 32 lakh crore in April-Dec 2024: SBI
Source: IANS
2025-01-23 11:10:05 am
India, Belgium to deepen trade and investment ties: Piyush Goyal  Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Bernard Quintin, Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade, held bilateral talks in Brussels to boost trade and investment ties across the spectrum, it was announced on Tuesday.  The meeting reinforced the longstanding relationship between India and Belgium, built on shared values of democracy, rule of law and independent judiciary, according to a statement by Ministry of Commerce and Industr...
India, Belgium to deepen trade and investment ties: Piyush Goyal
India, Belgium to deepen trade and investment ties: Piyush Goyal
Source: IANS
2025-01-21 10:09:57 am
$36 bn FDI has flowed into auto sector in last four years, more on the way, says PM Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Indian automobile sector had attracted more than $36 billion in FDI over the last four years and this figure would go up several times in the coming years. He exhorted vehicle manufacturers to follow the mantra of ‘Make in India and Make for the World’.  After inaugurating the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, the Prime Minister said India presented a huge opportunity and is an ideal...
$36 bn FDI has flowed into auto sector in last four years, more on the way, says PM Narendra Modi
$36 bn FDI has flowed into auto sector in last four years, more on the way, says PM Narendra Modi
Source: IANS
2025-01-17 01:51:15 pm
Budget 2024: Rs 1,000 crore VC fund to take Indian space startups to a higher orbit In order to take the Indian space sectors to a higher orbit, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the government will set up a Rs 1,000 crore venture capital (VC) fund.  Presenting her seventh budget for the country, she said the Union government will set up a Rs 1,000 crore venture capital fund to finance the space economy. Reacting to the announcement, Vishesh Rajaram, Managing Partner, Speciale Invest said: "We strongly believe that an INR1000 crore fun...
Budget 2024: Rs 1,000 crore VC fund to take Indian space startups to a higher orbit
Budget 2024: Rs 1,000 crore VC fund to take Indian space startups to a higher orbit
Source: IANS
2024-07-23 03:52:25 pm
India has well-established infra to attract FDI in renewables, telecom: Economic Survey India has a well-established infrastructure to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) in sectors like greenfield projects such as renewables, digital services such as telecommunications, software and hardware, and consultancy services, the Economic Survey 2023-2024 said on Monday.  Over the medium term, India is focusing on integrating its value chain with that of the West, particularly in sectors like renewable energy and advanced technology, including AI, semiconductors, and next-g...
India has well-established infra to attract FDI in renewables, telecom: Economic Survey
India has well-established infra to attract FDI in renewables, telecom: Economic Survey
Source: IANS
2024-07-22 04:54:59 pm