
India’s revised tax treaty with Singapore takes effect
India's revised tax treaty with Singapore, aimed at checking round-tripping of funds, has come into force. While most clauses of the amended treaty signed on December 30 took effect from February 27, the principal clause allowing levy of capital gains tax on investments routed through Singapore will come into force from April 1.
Feb 28, 2017, 17:51 PM IST
'Singapore most favoured destination to invest for Indian companies'
Indian firms' total direct overseas investment increased by 32 percent to USD 2.49 billion in December, with Singapore emerging as the top destination.
Jan 22, 2017, 12:35 PM IST
Cost of capital hurting domestic private investment: Jaitley
Pitching for greater overseas investments to drive India's economic growth, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said domestic private sector investments have been slow and high cost of capital was also affecting several sectors.
Sep 21, 2015, 13:05 PM IST

Govt mulls raising FDI cap to 100% in DTH, cable networks
Government is considering a proposal to raise FDI limits to 100 percent in broadcasting carriage and content services, including DTH and cable networks, aimed at attracting overseas investment and improve infrastructure.
Sep 20, 2015, 12:17 PM IST
No knee-jerk reaction on P-Notes curbs: Jaitley to investors
The comments came as stock markets slumped over 580 points and rupee slid to 64.15 to a dollar as investors saw any government action against P-notes as hurting genuine foreign investments.
Jul 27, 2015, 19:18 PM IST
RBI relaxes norms to boost foreign investment
The Reserve Bank on Tuesday decided to liberalise FDI norms by allowing greater flexibility in the pricing of instruments with a view to attract more investments from overseas.
Feb 03, 2015, 22:35 PM IST
NSE to auction FII limits for Rs 3,161 cr govt debt on Monday
The aggregate overseas investment in these securities has reached Rs 1,21,271 crore - 97.46 per cent of total permitted limit of Rs 1,24,432 crore - as on November 28.
Nov 30, 2014, 11:44 AM IST
UP CM Akhilesh Yadav to visit Netherlands from Monday
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will be visiting the Netherlands along with a delegation from Monday to attract overseas investment in the state.
Aug 31, 2014, 19:47 PM IST
India's overseas investment rises to $5.58 billion in April: RBI
The overseas investments in April include USD 1.15 billion in equity, USD 268.16 million in loans and USD 4.16 billion from bank guarantees.
Jun 12, 2014, 13:09 PM IST
India's overseas investment in Mar doubles at $5.23 bn
Overseas direct investment by Indian companies more than doubled to USD 5.23 billion in March 2014 as compared to same month last year.
Apr 11, 2014, 22:00 PM IST
Axis Bank to be 'foreign-owned' after hike in overseas investment
Axis Bank will become a "foreign- owned" lender, to be governed by FDI policy, following the go- ahead to its proposed increase in foreign investment holding to 62 percent, entailing inflow of over Rs 6,200 crore.
Nov 17, 2013, 15:05 PM IST
Indian cos invest $3.24 bn overseas in July
Overseas direct investment by Indian companies rose to USD 3.24 billion in July, up 89.5 percent from a month ago, the Reserve Bank data showed Thursday.
Aug 08, 2013, 22:27 PM IST
Indian cos overseas investment trebles to $7.64 bn in Apr
Overseas direct investment by Indian companies more than trebled to USD 7.64 billion in April, from USD 1.89 billion in March, data from the Reserve Bank showed Thursday.
Jun 13, 2013, 22:04 PM IST
FIIs buy Indian equities worth $11 bn this year
Overseas investment into Indian stock markets has crossed USD 11 billion so far this year, with more than USD 1 billion being pumped in this month alone.
Aug 19, 2012, 10:38 AM IST
Overseas direct investment by Indian cos at $2.35 bn in May
Overseas direct investment by Indian companies fell to USD 2.35 billion in May from USD 2.67 billion in April, the Reserve Bank said Monday.
Jun 04, 2012, 22:56 PM IST
Cos to get unique number to report overseas investments: RBI
To simplify the online reporting framework for overseas investment by Indian companies, the Reserve Bank on Thursday said Unique Identification Number (UIN) will be allotted to them through an auto-generated email.
May 31, 2012, 23:59 PM IST
Companies to get unique number to report overseas investments: RBI
To simplify the online reporting framework for overseas investment by Indian companies, the Reserve Bank on Thursday said Unique Identification Number (UIN) will be allotted to them through an auto-generated email.
May 31, 2012, 23:15 PM IST
Overseas direct investment by Indian companies at $2.67 bn in April
Overseas investment by Indian companies fell marginally to USD 2.67 billion in April from USD 2.77 billion in March, the Reserve Bank said on Thursday.
May 04, 2012, 00:20 AM IST
India Inc invests $2 billion overseas in Feb
Overseas investment by Indian companies stood at USD 2.01 billion in February with Reliance Industries and Tata group holding company Tata Sons emerging as major investors.
Mar 06, 2012, 20:39 PM IST
Raising overseas investment cap depends on current account: RBI
The Reserve Bank on Friday said an immediate hike in the cap on overseas investments by corporates depends on improvement in current account.
Mar 02, 2012, 22:09 PM IST