The government’s contemplation to raise the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in public sector banks (PSBs) from 20 per cent to 49 per cent is a significant policy pivot that could reshape India’s banking landscape.
A case was registered against Flipkart-backed e-commerce platform Myntra by the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday for FDI "contravention" of over Rs 1,654 crore.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday highlighted India’s growing economic strength, which is driven by record export figures, new free trade agreements (FTAs), and a surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows.
The development comes despite a marginal dip in inflows at $27.6 billion.
Singapore has retained its position as the largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) for India for the seventh consecutive year, with investments from the country surging to $14.94 billion in the financial year 2024–25, according to the latest government data.
Notably, in FY23, the net FDI was $28.0 billion.
India’s proposed move to tighten foreign investment norms by formally recognising “Foreign-Owned and Controlled Entities” (FOCE) is not just a bureaucratic tweak ~ it is a decisive step toward aligning FDI oversight with economic reality.
India’s nuclear power sector, long cloaked in strategic caution and state monopoly, appears ready for a historic leap.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its April bulletin said India is poised to benefit from supply chain realignments, diversified FDI sources, and engagement with global investors seeking resilience and scale.
Strategic Change is not a choice in today's world. It is necessary, and unless adhered to, companies will be left behind.
