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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: FDI

As China’s slowing economy faces capital flight, focus is on ‘managing the crisis’

July-September quarter saw China record 1st FDI deficit. It's also grappling with exit of individual wealth triggered by factors like loss of faith in real estate sector, say experts.

India must be wary of foreign funding. But let income tax deal with them, not terror laws

We must be wary not only of Pakistan, China, and Canada but of all foreign sources. But terrorism charges sound clumsy

Marxist who ‘funds Left groups’ with his millions — who is Neville Roy Singham, NewsClick’s ‘China link’

ED alleges Singham not only financed NewsClick but also exchanged incriminating emails about China with editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha, other journalists, activists & CPI(M) leaders.

India needs FDI reform to renew investor confidence now. Don’t wait till after 2024 election

These are not “normal times”. As countries focus on decoupling from China, and de-risking their supply chains, India should present itself as a new market for investors.

What FDI cheerleaders won’t tell you—UP has higher wage rates than Karnataka, Maharashtra

: A higher FDI hasn’t always translated to a higher number of factories in that state or a higher number of jobs created.

India received 3rd highest FDI in the world in 2022, report by UN body finds

UN Conference on Trade and Development report also found that Indian companies were increasingly investing in new projects abroad, with such outward investment tripling in 2022.

India’s FDI flows to see modest pick-up in fiscal 2024, say Citi

Citi expects net FDI flows – which include both outflows and inflows – to be at $35 billion in fiscal 2024.

Bommai govt hopes investors summit will restore some shine after Bengaluru’s rain & infra woes

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai says investment of Rs 5 lakh crore expected at Global Investors' Meet starting today. But are red tape, lack of quality of life denting 'brand Bengaluru'?

Why Ukraine crisis is an opportunity for India to become more attractive to investors

Democracy, foreign policy, internal stability, steps to reduce cost of doing business & commitment to cutting carbon emissions could all help India attract foreign investment.

Why Karnataka got record 45% of India’s total FDI in first half of this financial year

Karnataka could create history this fiscal by trumping Maharashtra, Gujarat & Delhi as India's No. 1 investment destination. It was in 2008-09 that a state last accounted for 45% of total FDI. 

On Camera

India is becoming a Republic of RWAs. It’s the most powerful elected body

Civics textbooks need an upgrade, considering that RWAs enforce laws they’ve devised themselves – no matter if it violates a fundamental right or two.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.