The Home Ministry and the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) have cautioned the government on relaxing FDI policy in Railways, citing security concerns, especially with regard to investments from China in this sensitive sector. In its comment on the proposal of the Department of Industrial Policy and Pro-¡motion (DIPP), the Home Ministry said Chinese investments in such a sensitive sector should be viewed with caution.
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FDI in railways
Railways has clarified that any investment through FDI would be limited in scope and only cover aspects like laying of tracks for last mile connectivity. However, FDI would not be allowed in train operations, safety, etc, According to sources from Railways. Currently, PPP is allowed in port connectivity. According to ministry officials, the FDI plan has already been submitted to DIPP, which is expected to ready a cabinet proposal in that regard early next year.
India receives 25% more FDI in April
Data compiled by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) shows 25 per cent year-on-year growth in foreign direct investment (FDI) into India in April at $2.32 billion. In April 2012, the country received FDI worth $1.85 billion. FDI in April 2013 is said to be the highest level in the past six months. In September, 2012, foreign inflows were $4.67 billion
Press notes on FDI notified by RBI
Press notes 2 and 3 of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) have been notified by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently. The notes, which have been pending for the last four years, relate to guidelines for foreign direct investment (FDI), defining control over the company and transfer of ownership. The press notes provide definition of 'owned or controlled', a term which is essential to determine whet
DIPP discusses raising FDI limit in key sectors with ministries
Recently, the the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) held meeting with around 15 ministries to understand their views on raising foreign direct investment (FDI) limit on some key sectors. These sectors include civil aviation, defence, telecom and multi-brand retail. Ministries of defence, I&B, civil aviation and petroleum & natural gas have reportedly attended the meeting
DIPP to consult ministries on FDI hike proposal
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) will consult with different central government ministries separately on the proposal to raise the foreign direct investment limit in different sectors. It may be recalled that the Mayaram Committee recommended raising FDI limit in almost all sectors to 49 per cent through the automatic
DIPP clears RBI proposal on FDI
In order to protect the interests of foreign investors, the department of industrial policy and promotion (DIPP) approved the proposal to route the foreign direct investment (FDI) in shares of Indian companies through an escrow account. The proposal was mooted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as it found that some Indian companies, who receive FDI, failed to issue shares till the deadline of 180 days near
Govt takes steps to promote FDI
The central government is taking a slew of measures to promote foreign direct investment in Indian companies and thereby improve capital flows into the country. As part of this effort, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) would soon move a Cabinet note to amend the FDI policy to bring more clarity on the definition of ‘control’ in sync with that in the C
Govt takes steps to promote FDI
The central government is taking a slew of measures to promote foreign direct investment in Indian companies and thereby improve capital flows into the country. As part of this effort, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) would soon move a Cabinet note to amend the FDI policy to bring more clarity on the definition of ‘control’ in sync with that in the C
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