A stricter approach to valuation
The government is tightening the screws on workarounds under the FDI route. An amendment to the rules reinforces the principle that what cannot be done directly, should not be done indirectly.
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Will Mauritius regain the tag of India’s top investor?
Mauritius last week got the ‘eligible country’ status from India. Investment entities from the island country can register with SEBI as category–1 FPIs with less stringent KYC requirements.
‘India won’t get stuck in 5% GDP growth scenario’
As a result of the Covid-19 crisis, India can become an attractive investment destination, says Jaspal Bindra, executive chairman, Centrum Group.
‘The economy will be totally different post Covid-19’
The next couple of years will be all about stabilising the economy. Local consumption and growth will come back after that, says Dinesh Kanabar, chief executive officer, Dhruva Advisors.
Government allows NRIs to own 100% stake in Air India
In another attempt to sweeten the deal for buyers interested in Air India, the government has amended the FDI policy on investment in the flag carrier.
FDI in real estate surges by 84.4%
Ever since FDI restrictions were lifted in 2005, the investment flow has been over $25 billion—70% of which has come between 2015 and 2019. Now, 2020 is also expected to be an action-packed year.
Budget 2020: Foreign funding in education
It is important to ensure that the social needs of the sector are balanced with the need for required foreign capital.
Flipkart dismisses Morgan Stanley report
In an internal email to employees, Kalyan Krishnamurthy, chief executive of Walmart-backed Flipkart, says Walmart is unfazed by any short-term hurdles.
No extension to Feb. 1 deadline for e-comm rules
The new e-commerce norms ban companies from striking deals with sellers to sell products exclusively on their platforms.
Govt looks to cheer SMEs with tweaks to e-commerce norms
The BJP-led Union government introduces changes to FDI norms in e-commerce to create a level-playing field. Industry watchers say the move is in view of the upcoming general election.
