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Uncertainty around the India-U.S. trade deal was a major reason why foreign portfolio investors were also taking more money out of the country than putting in it. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters India’s net foreign direct investment remained negative for the third consecutive month in October 2025, with outflows exceeding inflows by $1.5 billion, an…
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into India have crossed the $1 trillion milestone in the April 2000-September 2024 period, firmly establishing the country’s reputation as a safe and key investment destination globally. According to data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the cumulative amount of FDI, including equity, reinvested earnings…
“With Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) growing 47.8% to $16.17 billion during April-June 2024, India is expected to see further acceleration in the inflow on account of a potential Fed rate cut, modest growth outlook in the U.S., and the country’s favourable economic outlook,” experts say. They also said that investment destinations have changed over the…
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Union Minister Piyush Goyal addresses a press conference, in New Delhi on July 30, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on July 30 said there is no rethinking in the government to support foreign direct investments (FDI) from China as was pitched by the Economic Survey recently. He said it…
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Mr Somanathan said India has very good federal systems. New Delhi: This year’s Union Budget, which has been at the receiving end of the opposition’s ire because of the alleged preferential treatment given to certain states – especially Andhra Pradesh and Bihar – is not discriminatory and a set formula is in place for the…
At end-June 2023, long-term debt (with original maturity of above one year) was placed at $505.5 billion. File | Photo Credit: K. Pichumani India’s external debt at end-June 2023 was placed at $629.1 billion, recording an increase of $4.7 billion over its level at end-March 2023 according to data released by the Reserve Bank of…
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