UNBELIEVABLE: Foreign investment - The Untold Story

Private capex revival takes hold, capital formation at 3-year high: Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur

Private investment in India is experiencing a revival, with growth in capital formation noted in early financial reports. Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur highlighted an increase in corporate project commitments across various key sectors. First-quarter gross Foreign Direct Investment inflows reached approximately USD 30 billion, emphasizing strong foreign investment in…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Ruchir Sharma’s India scorecard: How it fares on his 10-rule benchmark

Ruchir Sharma says India remains a middling investment story rather than a clear outperformer, with strengths in demographics, inflation and currency stability offset by weak private and foreign investment, high valuations, regulatory intervention and concentrated billionaire wealth. His broader view is that India “consistently disappoints the optimist and the pessimist,”…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

FIIs unlikely to return in large numbers without new growth engines in India: Bernstein

Foreign Institutional Investors are expected to remain cautious regarding Indian equities over the coming year. A report indicates that significant foreign investment will depend on India's competitiveness in various sectors. Trends show that foreign investment patterns have shifted due to changing currency valuations and market dynamics. Despite recognizing early progress…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

India economy to regain its mojo, return to current account surplus: NITI Aayog's Lahiri

NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri stated the Indian economy is performing reasonably well. He anticipates the nation will soon achieve a current account surplus. A significant challenge remains the low manufacturing share in India's overall GDP. Lahiri highlighted the positive impact of foreign investment in key sectors like…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

India's Serious Fraud Office recommends 'detailed' probe into Xiaomi's business in country

India's Serious Fraud Office proposed investigating Xiaomi for alleged business irregularities. The probe would examine fund movements and foreign investment law compliance. This comes amid Xiaomi's ongoing tax and royalty payment disputes in India. The company stated it has not received any official notice from the SFIO. An investigation could…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Global Market: Four US firms commit $2 billion investment in South Korea

Four U.S. companies have committed $2 billion in South Korea across semiconductors, advanced materials and renewable energy. Investments include semiconductor gases, chip equipment, advanced glass and a 3.2-GW offshore wind project. The commitments strengthen South Korea’s efforts to attract foreign investment and deepen economic cooperation with the United States.

The Economic Times · Sep 4

India needs investment rate of 34-35% of GDP to hit 8% growth: Surjit Bhalla

India needs a higher investment rate to achieve its ambitious eight percent growth target. Private investment revival is crucial for productivity and sustained long-term economic expansion. The current investment-to-GDP ratio supports only about six point five percent growth. Reforms to foreign investment policy and bilateral investment treaties are essential. Government…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Finance Minister to leave for 8-day official trip to Canada, US; focus on deepening bilateral ties

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit Canada and the United States for economic discussions. She will participate in the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Asheville. Sitharaman will engage with Canadian business leaders and explore investment opportunities. In the US, she will meet with private sector companies…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

India gets nearly Rs 5,000 crore FDI after easing rules for Chinese-linked firms

New foreign investment rules are yielding positive results for India's economy. Twenty-nine investment proposals totaling over Rs 4,895 crore have been reported. These investments span crucial sectors like IT and manufacturing. Entities from various countries, including Mauritius and the US, have made these investments. The revised framework expedites foreign investment…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Global Market: Foreign inflows into major Asian bond markets fall to four-month low in July

Foreign investment in major Asian bond markets fell to a four-month low in July as investors turned more selective amid geopolitical risks and higher oil prices. India stood out with $3.04 billion in foreign bond inflows, while Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia saw weaker demand. The broader trend came even as…

The Economic Times · Aug 19