Budget 2021: FDI reforms needed for more sectors
This year’s Union Budget has raised the sectoral cap in insurance. But a favourable regulatory environment is necessary for some other sectors which have huge potential for growth.
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Budget booster for insurance sector
The Budget proposes to raise the 49% cap on foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance companies to 74%, with governance and management safeguards.
Covid-19 boost for Japan-India relations
The two countries can work together to achieve their respective long-term goals—sourcing of finished goods for Japan and an increase in manufacturing output for India.
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.
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.
