foreign direct investment

Mumbai, February 26 – Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in the state Assembly on Thursday, presented a picture of Maharashtra that is not only "participating" in India's growth, but is actively steering the nation's $5 trillion ambition.He outlined a comprehensive vision for the state's...

New Delhi, February 24 – Negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) were formally launched here on Tuesday with the signing of a joint statement by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed...

Windhoek, February 24 – Namibia is positioning salmon farming as a new driver of industrialization and sustainable blue economy growth, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform Ruthy Masake said on Tuesday.Speaking at a conference titled 'Unlocking Namibia's Salmon...

New Delhi, February 24 India and Israel have begun the first round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) here with the aim of further strengthening commercial ties and promoting investment, an official statement said on Tuesday.In November last year, the two countries signed the...

New Delhi, February 24 India and Israel have begun the first round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) here, with the aim of further boosting commercial ties and promoting investment, an official said.The four-day talks will conclude on February 26, the official said.In November...

New Delhi, February 24 – Pakistan's economy is in a dire state as inequality and poverty are rising, while the federal government is on the verge of bankruptcy, according to an article in Pakistani media.The article, published by the Business Recorder based in Karachi, advocates for export-led...

Mumbai, February 23 Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat outlined an ambitious roadmap for economic growth, infrastructure expansion, and social welfare on Monday, stating that the state aims to progress under the "Viksit Maharashtra" vision for 2047.Addressing the joint session of both Houses...

Lucknow, February 22 – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath began a three-day official visit to Singapore on Sunday, aimed at attracting global investment, forging strategic partnerships, and positioning the state as a premier hub for industrial, digital, and green energy development...

India and Sweden have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in green technology, research and development, and advancing engagement under the India-EU FTA framework. During a meeting with Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch in New Delhi yesterday, Commerce and Industry...

New Delhi, February 16 The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Monday that it has imposed a ₹184 crore penalty under the FEMA against the news portal NewsClick and its founder and editor-in-chief, Prabir Purkayastha, who came under the scrutiny of the investigating agencies on allegations of...

New Delhi, February 15 – The long-standing and resilient partnership between Japan and India is entering a new and dynamic phase, marked by deeper security collaboration and expanding cooperation in advanced technologies, according to a report.The bilateral relationship, which has steadily...

Mumbai, February 14 Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday asserted that Maharashtra will be among the biggest beneficiaries of the Union Budget 2026-27, citing provisions made for infrastructure, railways, and industry, which will have a direct impact on the state's growth.Speaking to...

New Delhi, February 11 The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has notified 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector following the enactment of legislation in this regard.The Government of India...

Lucknow, February 11 The Uttar Pradesh government has proposed ₹27,103 crore for infrastructure and industrial development, 13% higher than last year, and over ₹5,041 crore for handloom and textiles, marking a more than five-fold increase, in the 2026-27 budget presented in the Assembly on...

New Delhi, February 10 Foreign direct investment (FDI) equity inflows in the banking sector have declined from USD 898 million in FY23 to USD 115 million in FY25, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.Total FDI inflows include equity inflows, equity capital of unincorporated bodies, reinvested...

New Delhi, February 9 India will need investments totaling USD 22.7 trillion to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve the net zero target by 2070, a Niti Aayog study said on Monday.On an annualized basis, this cumulative requirement translates into average flows of approximately USD 500...