Active Stocks
Thu Mar 28 2024 15:59:33
  1. Tata Steel share price
  2. 155.90 2.00%
  1. ICICI Bank share price
  2. 1,095.75 1.08%
  1. HDFC Bank share price
  2. 1,448.20 0.52%
  1. ITC share price
  2. 428.55 0.13%
  1. Power Grid Corporation Of India share price
  2. 277.05 2.21%
Business News/ Politics / News/  Mamata opposes FDI in retail, insurance
BackBack

Mamata opposes FDI in retail, insurance

Mamata opposes FDI in retail, insurance

Mamata Banerjee. Photo: MintPremium

Mamata Banerjee. Photo: Mint

New Delhi: The Trinamool Congress (TMC), a key ally of the Congress party-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, strongly opposed allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in key sectors such as retail, insurance and aviation, arguing that it would be harmful for the people of the country.

“We are not in favour of FDI in retail and all this (insurance)...and pension sectors. We are not in favour of FDI in aviation also. Always we are in favour of common people," TMC chief Mamata Banerjee said.

She was speaking to reporters after meeting finance minister P. Chidambaram in the national capital.

Mamata Banerjee. Photo: Mint

The UPA government has been unsuccessful in going ahead with key reform bills in Parliament mainly because of opposition from its key ally TMC.

It has not been able to go ahead with the implementation of FDI in multi brand retail even after securing cabinet approval.

Besides, the government also proposes to increase foreign investment cap in the insurance sector to 49%, from 26%.

Further, it is also looking at passing the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Bill, 2011, which provides for private sector and foreign investment in the pension sector. In the aviation sector, the government is toying with the idea of allowing foreign airlines to pick up stakes in domestic carriers.

Unlock a world of Benefits! From insightful newsletters to real-time stock tracking, breaking news and a personalized newsfeed – it's all here, just a click away! Login Now!

Catch all the Politics News and Updates on Live Mint. Download The Mint News App to get Daily Market Updates & Live Business News.
More Less
Published: 23 Aug 2012, 05:21 PM IST
Next Story footLogo
Recommended For You
Switch to the Mint app for fast and personalized news - Get App