FDI News

Bankers say the move indicates a shift in policy that could lead to a wave of mergers and acquisitions in the financial services sector.

The government is planning a major push to reduce red tape and simplify the approval processes for FDI to attract more global capital. This effort includes streamlining procedures, synchronizing approvals, and setting a timeframe for regularizing minor compliance lapses.

India's economic growth stands out globally, yet private investment is not keeping pace. With public spending doing the heavy lifting, the big question is how to unlock the private capital and dynamism needed to boost India's economy.

India’s bilateral investment pact with Israel follows a rebalance of New Delhi’s approach to such deals. Tel Aviv may have been particularly keen on forging closer ties, but so long as it’s win-win, it suits us.

Our drop in net foreign direct investment (FDI) partly reflects profit repatriation from successful operations in India. The country’s stability on the macro and policy fronts, plus high potential as a market, could form a global pitch to attract fresh inflows from abroad.

Some states have powered ahead with industry and investment; so why not roll out new measures and spread the benefits to the rest? That seems to be the logic for the Centre piloting ease of doing business reforms in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Delhi.

Sovereign wealth and pension funds are ramping up investments in India’s financial services, manufacturing, and infrastructure despite global volatility, their long-term bets signalling confidence in India’s reforms and growth.

The Centre is focusing on sectors such as electronics system design and manufacturing, chemicals, toys, and footwear—particularly non-leather footwear—where leading companies have shown strong interest in joining India’s supply chain.

Sanjaya Baru’s new book—‘Secession of the Successful: The Flight out of New India’—cracks open a crucial debate on whether the latest wave of out-migration is doing the country any good.

Today’s level doesn’t look adequate in the context of risks arising from capital flows more than trade gaps. Look at India’s international investment position, not just import cover and current account deficit.