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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
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Topic: FDI

Coronavirus is bad news for FDI in emerging markets. But there is a silver lining

Among all the issues that matter right now, FDI should not be forgotten. It has historically been a barometer of health of international companies, and their ability to bring about global growth.

Modi govt to step up scrutiny of FDI in sectors that are key to national security

The industries department is in talks with finance and home ministries, and any changes would include transactions under the so-called automatic route.

Under Modi-Shah, BJP is back to being the Bharatiya ‘Baniya’ Party

BJP under Modi-Shah is returning to its protectionist, anti-MNC, technophobic old notions, underlining that strong governments can also be more risk-averse.

Modi govt plans to further ease FDI rules for insurance, aviation

Finance Ministry has suggested increasing limit on FDI in insurance companies to 74% from 49% and allowing foreign airlines to own Indian carriers.

Modi govt plans new single-window clearance process to revive FDI in pharma

Foreign Direct Investment in the pharmaceutical sector fell to $266 million in FY2018-19 from $1.01 billion the previous year — a 74% drop.

FDI inflow up this fiscal: Piyush Goyal tells Lok Sabha

The commerce minister said the total FDI inflow into India in 2018-19 was $62 billion as opposed to $60.97 billion in 2017-18.

FDI has been stuck at $60 billion/year after big jumps in first 2 years under PM Modi

Modi had gone out of his way to woo investors in his first term too. But after a rush in the first 2 years, FDI plateaued for the rest of the term.

The panch tattva that Modi govt must adopt to revive Indian economy

Corporate tax cut provides relief to our slowing economic engine, but Modi government must prepare a roadmap of how it can bridge the associated revenue loss.

Modi govt’s FDI push won’t cover up inefficiency in insurance sector – or help consumers

Consumers with a dispute feel discouraged to approach the ombudsmen. Insurance firms’ control over these offices further complicates things.

Modi govt offers a deal to the world – take our billion consumers, give us jobs

India’s customers-for-jobs bargain could pay off if the easing of FDI rules is followed by less red tape & even small improvements in infrastructure.

On Camera

Make Sanchar Saathi removable. Good intentions don’t excuse State overreach

Compulsion magnifies the risk of function creep. Future updates could quietly expand the app’s capabilities or enable background telemetry far beyond users’ expectations.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.