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Is the Economic Growth
Sustainable?
(February 07, 2007)
If economic reforms keep
pace, in the next
several years, the
Indian economy is
expected to pass Italy,
France, and the UK and
become the fifth largest
in the world spurred by
more efficient
industries competing
with the global system.<More>
Indian Economy to Surpass US
by 2050
(January 29, 2007)
A recent Goldman Sachs study
projected that India, along
with China, will surpass the
US economy by 2050 as India
has moved onto a much faster
trajectory fueled by strong
and steady manufacturing
productivity gains.<More>
M&A Worth $8B in FDI
(January 24, 2007)
Global economists have
predicted that the “high
performance of the Indian
economy” infused by “the
improving policy environment”
is expected to accelerate
“direct investment” to USD 8
billion from USD 6.5 billion
the previous year.<More>
FDI Grows 120%
(January 22, 2007)
Commerce & Industry Minister
Kamal Nath said that Foreign
Direct Investment (FDI) inflow
surpassed all previous
projections and is expected to
grow at 120% to USD 15 billion
this fiscal year.<More>
UK Interests in Indian
Agriculture
(January 18, 2007)
The largest business
delegation from the UK
totaling representatives from
150 businesses has promised
investments in food
processing, agriculture
retail, and manufacturing and
also seeks deregulation of
financial, legal services, and
retail sectors.<More>
FDI & FII May be Merged
(January 17, 2007)
The government is reportedly
mulling to amend the Foreign
Exchange Management Act (FEMA)
to remove theoretical
distinction between foreign
direct investment (FDI) and
foreign institutional investor
(FII). <More>
Mining Policy to Attract
FDI
(December 13, 2006)
A new mining policy is being
formalized aiming to attract
more foreign direct investment
(FDI) through joint ventures
which is now only USD 150
million and the new target
investment value is Rs.
100,000 crore (USD 22.22
billion) in the next 2 years.<More>
China’s Threatening
Maritime Plans
(December 08, 2006)
Naval Chief Admiral Sureesh
Mehta warned that China’s
maritime plans, co-opting
neighboring nations including
Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
and Eastern African nations,
could be used against India in
the future.<More>
Govt Promises Economic
Reforms
(November 28, 2006)
India is planning to allow
foreign direct investment (FDI)
in the healthcare and
education sectors, continue
with reforms in the financial
sector, and dilute government
equity in public sector
enterprises through the
Initial Public Sector Offering
(IPO) route.<More>
India Most Favored Investment Destination
(November 16, 2006)
A Bank of America (BoA) study found that the
average inflow into Indian bonds, equities,
and loan vehicles increased 158.4% more than
thrice the emerging world average of 40.3%
as corporate investments was pegged at USD
19.3 billion in 2005.<More>
Hu’s Visit Aimed at Building Trust
(November 09, 2006)
Ahead of Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit to India
from November 20-23, both nations are building up the
tempo through orchestrated sound-bites focusing on the
positives and not referring to the disagreements
plaguing bilateral relations.<More>
Security and Telecom Investment
(November 08, 2006)
After a year of deregulation in the
Telecommunications space allowing
Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)
from 49% to 74%, the Government has
received only 2 applications while
others complain that the security
restrictions are too harsh for
viable investment.<More>>
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India 3rd Largest Investor in
Belgium
(November 08, 2006)
Making a strong pitch for Indian
investments in Belgium, visiting
Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt said
that his country has fought red tape
and liberalized tax and labor laws
and is becoming a “magnet” for
investments making India is the 3rd
largest investor.<More>
Y-on-Y Industrial Growth
Higher
(October 13, 2006)
An upsurge in manufacturing
took cumulative industrial
production from April-August
to 10.6 compared to 8.7 last
year and August saw a 9.7%
rise compared to 7.6% but
lower than July’s growth of
12.7% but analysts say that
consumer demand has not
slacked.<More>
India , Britain Share Terror Concerns
(October 12, 2006)
Visiting Britain right after the North
Korean (NK) nuclear test, Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh and British Prime Minister
Tony Blair concluded their third annual
summit and discussed terrorism, energy
cooperation, and investment promotion.<More>
Macro Indicators Strong, Agri
Worrisome
(October 11, 2006)
Although economic growth is at
7.5%-8%, inflation in check at
5%-5.5%, investments in Telecom & IT
estimated at USD 16 billion, and
more reforms on financial and retail
sector in the offing, the Indian
economy continues to roar but
Agriculture continues to be a major
worry.<More>
Indian Outward FDI Expansion
(October 04, 2006)
In further expansion of Indian
business with outward foreign direct
investment (FDI), Wipro announced
the acquisition of a Swedish
hydraulic company and Tata Power
announced plans to set up plants in
South Africa, Nepal, Vietnam, and
Bhutan.<More>
Corp Expansion despite
Stalled Reforms
(August 24, 2006)
Despite a stalled
disinvestment process and
halt to reforms, several
positive factors in the
Indian economy, perhaps not
to the optimal level, have
emerged encouraging targeted
overseas mergers and
acquisitions (M&A) by many
Indian companies.<More>
Japan Investment Bank Opens
India Operations
(August 23, 2006)
Japan’s leading global
investment bank Daiwa
Securities SMBC has started
operations in India to
market various investment
banking products for
prospective Indian investors
and also as a vehicle for
Indian companies to seek
funding from Japan.<More>
Inadequate Response to NMCC Recommendations
(July 24, 2006)
National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council (NMCC) has recommended that a new
National Manufacturing Initiative to further 20 key labor-intensive
sectors that net USD 10 billion from domestic markets alone to
facilitate a quantum jump in the near future.<More>
Panel Recommends Revamp of Venture Fund Regulations
(July 24, 2006)
A Planning Commission sub-Committee has suggested a slew of fiscal
incentives to encourage more domestic venture capital funds (VCF) and has
included a proposal to set up an Early Stage Venture Fund (ESVF) through
public-private partnership.<More>
Govt Clarifications on Farm Sector FDI
(July 14, 2006)
The Department of Industrial Policy
and Promotion in the Ministry of
Commerce and Industry clarified that
it will allow 100% foreign direct
investment (FDI) under the automatic
route for certain activities in the
agriculture and plantation sector.<More>
Higher Savings Needed for Higher
Economic Growth
(June 16, 2006)
The Planning Commission has warned
that the present savings rate of
28-29% could merely ensure a GDP
growth rate of about 7.5 per cent and
higher savings and foreign direct
investment (FDI) is necessary to get a
growth of 8-9% in the 11th financial
plan.<More>
FDI Target at USD12B, Exports Up
(May 29, 2006)
Despite the Stock Market meltdown, India projected a
USD 12B Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) this year and
reported a year on year 27% rise in merchandise
exports and USD 20.52% in imports.<More >
27 FDI Cleared
(March 15, 2006)
The Finance Ministry has cleared 27 foreign direct
investments recommended by the Foreign Investment
Promotion Board (FIPB) worth USD 225 million primarily
in telecom, infrastructure, and insurance. <More>
Govt Releases Norms on FDI
(February 09,2006)
The Government release norms for foreign direct
investment (FDI) in many economic sectors, including
the controversial retail sector.<More>
India Allows 51% Retail FDI
(January 26, 2006)
The Federal Cabinet approved foreign direct investment
(FDI) of up to 51% in retail business.<More>
100% FDI in Mining
(January 18, 2006)
The Federal Minister of State for Coal and Mines
Dasari Narayana Rao said that a Group of Minister (GoM)
has recommended allowing 100% Foreign Direct
Investment in mining.<More>
Indian Expects More FDI (January 10, 2006)
Although India attracted USD 5.5 billion last year and
is expecting to net more than USD 6 billion this year
in Foreign Direct Investment, state-level
administrative barriers have reduced the flow to only
60% of the projected amount. <More>
Forum Wants Reduced Restriction on FDI
(March 04, 2006)
Addressing a joint meeting of Indo-US CEOs, Finance
Minister P. Chidambaram called for more investments,
technology, process, and management experience from
the US.<More>
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