Overseas investment

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

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