Foreign Direct Investment

Will Xi’s crackdown on banking icon give foreign investors cold feet?

China is in the news. And not for the right reason. At a time when China’s foreign direct investment is…

1 year ago

India could be world’s 3rd largest economy by 2027 with nominal GDP of $5tn

India’s importance as a global growth driver will increase with its share of world growth contribution rising from 10 per…

1 year ago

India most preferred emerging market pick: Morgan Stanley

Foreign brokerage, Morgan Stanley has increased the overweight stance on India as the most-preferred emerging market (EM). Relative economic/earnings growth…

1 year ago

Why has India become the darling of foreign investors in post-Covid phase?

An overall economic wellbeing and robust recovery in the post Covid 19 phase, leading to an increase in the inflow…

1 year ago

Investments in India rose by 65% between 2014-15 and 2022-23

Investments in the country have risen by 65 per cent between 2014-15 and 2022-23, from Rs 32,78,096 crore to Rs…

1 year ago

Finally China takes the cold shower, acknowledges that its economic challenges are real

China’s below-expectation growth rate of 6.3 per cent in the April-June quarter has rattled the top leaders. The 25-member Politburo,…

1 year ago

Sharif govt once again caught in a bind as petrol pump dealers threaten to go on strike

The Shehbaz Sharif government has once again been caught between the devil and the deep sea. Almost immediately after the…

1 year ago

Oil major Shell’s exit could have a domino effect in Pakistan

Pakistan’s economic crisis is further deepening with Shell Pakistan announcing the exit of oil major Shell Petroleum Company from the…

1 year ago

Russia has options to use Indian rupees, FDI and government securities offer new avenues

Sanction-hit Russia may use its accumulated Indian currency for investments in government securities or even through foreign direct investment for…

2 years ago

Foxconn’s top boss meets PM Modi, group set to ramp up operations in India

Amid Foxconn's plans to ramp up semiconductor manufacturing in South Asian markets, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Young Liu, Chairman…

2 years ago

Last full Budget before polls is expected to boost investments, create jobs

This year’s Union Budget to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in less than two weeks -- the last…

2 years ago

FDI flows into Pakistan take a hit amid political turmoil

Pakistan’s political uncertainty has had an impact on the inflow of foreign direct investments (FDI). In November, Pakistan’s net FDI…

2 years ago

Panasonic eyes India’s growing home segment pie

Japanese electronic major Panasonic Group is expanding its housing utility business especially for modular kitchens in India which is witnessing…

2 years ago

After Gujarat and Himachal, focus will shift to Northeast polls

As the dust settles on Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections and their outcomes, the focus will shift to the northeast.…

2 years ago

World Bank pegs India’s growth rate at 6.9%, up from the earlier 6.5%

The World Bank has revised India's 2022-23 GDP growth forecast upward to 6.9 per cent from the earlier estimate of…

2 years ago

Why a surge in imports from China may not be bad for India

India’s economic managers are not worried about the surge in imports from China – in the January-September period of this…

2 years ago

Japanese companies bet big on India as Modi govt rolls out red carpet

A host of Japanese companies are quietly looking to expand their existing businesses and boost manufacturing facilities in India amid…

2 years ago

Global investors bullish on India amid global turmoil

Global investors are betting big on India despite rising challenges driven by geopolitical shifts notwithstanding the lowering of growth projections…

2 years ago

Are Indian businesses ready to invest in 2 dedicated SEZs in Bangladesh?

Will Indian businesses now look at expanding their investments in neighbouring Bangladesh? “Healthy” foreign direct investment (FDI) from the Indian…

2 years ago

Maldives President Solih’s visit to India expected to boost economic ties

<p> <strong>Maldives President Ibrahim Solih’s visit to India is being keenly watched in the region, especially as the two countries…

2 years ago

Is China losing its sheen as the favourite investment destination after Covid?

<p> <strong>Policy uncertainty along with Beijing's zero Covid approach and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s call for “common prosperity” have started…

2 years ago