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30Nov By AdityaNo Comments

CHINA

Report: Xi Jinping Worry About China’s Mass Exodus of Talent and Foreign Investment

Beijing, 30th Nov 2023: The signs of historically weak overseas investment in China are evident, reflecting a decline in foreign direct investment (FDI) and various related factors. China's sluggish economy and a sense of insecurity among foreigners makes Chinese Premier Xi Jinping worry about the future. As per our sources the decline and exodus of investment and business in China is in very bad situation. The number of students and tourists visiting China significantly decreased as well. Recently, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange reported an unprecedented deficit of $11.8 billion in direct investment liabilities, reflecting a significant decline in FDI. Foreign firms are refraining from reinvesting their earnings, and for the first time ever, these businesses are s...

6Jul By Press Trust of IndiaNo Comments

INDIA

India’s trade deficit with China dips to $48.66 billion in FY20

India’s trade deficit with China fell to $48.66 billion in 2019-20 on account of the decline in imports from the neighbouring country, according to government data. Exports to China in the last financial year stood at $16.6 billion, while imports aggregated at $65.26 billion, the data showed. The trade deficit stood at $53.56 billion in 2018-19 and $63 billion in 2017-18. The main imports from China include clocks and watches, musical instruments, toys, sports goods, furniture, mattresses, plastics, electrical machinery, electronic equipment, chemicals, iron and steel items, fertilisers, mineral fuel and metals. India has time and again raised concerns over the widening trade deficit with China. The government is framing technical regulations and quality norms for several products...

Are Foreign Direct Investments Facing a Decline in India?

20Aug By Gauri SinghNo Comments

Market

Are Foreign Direct Investments Facing a Decline in India?

Foreign Direct Investment which means the investment that is made by a person or a firm in any business interest situated in another country seems to be showing a new record in the financial year 2018. However, according to a report, over the last fifteen years, the FDI flows into the country show that they do not have much to do with the political organization at the Centre. The United Progressive Alliance 2 (UPA-2) started off on a high note but later fell victim to ‘policy paralysis’ at the end of its duration. However, it showed major declines in FDI inflows in two consecutive years, and also it saw a bounceback in FDI in its final year. The National Defence Academy (NDA) flagged off with 20% plus FDI growth rates in its first two years. Instead of bringing in reforms in GST, it ...

Skoda to Invest Around $1 Billion in India

5Jul By Gauri SinghNo Comments

BUSINESS

Skoda to Invest Around $1 Billion in India

Volkswagen Group, which is the parent company of Skoda India Auto has plans to invest an amount of $1.16 billion (Rs 79 billion) in the Indian operations of Skoda under a programme named 'India 2.0'. The basic purpose of this investment is to develop fresh products and improve localization. Along with this, it will involve the creation of an engineering centre, capacity enhancement, R&D, new technologies and increase production. According to the reports, the investment programme – ‘India 2.0’ will take place between 2019 and 2021. Skoda Auto's Chief Executive Bernhard Maier said, "Experts predict that in the next few years India is going to become the third-largest automotive market worldwide. With our 'India 2.0' project we are now creating the right conditions for sustainable gro...

DoT of India Gives 100% FDI Approval to Idea Cellular

5Jun By Gauri SinghNo Comments

BUSINESS

DoT of India Gives 100% FDI Approval to Idea Cellular

The Indian mobile network operator, Idea Cellular stated that the company obtained an approval to raise the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit from the Department of Telecom (DoT). The operator informed that the previous FDI limit stood at 67.5 percent and now has been raised to 100 percent on Monday. The Idea Cellular, in this context, stated, "The approval is for total foreign investment up to 100% in Idea Cellular, and total indirect FDI in its relevant subsidiaries – Aditya Birla Telecom Ltd. and Idea Cellular Infrastructure Services Ltd." Idea Cellular is reportedly in the process of federating with Vodafone India. The approval for the merger by the telecom department is in the final stages of acceptance. The approval to raise FDI is a great step in the process of incorpora...

Amazon, Grofers, Big Basket May Invest $695 Million in Food Retail

26Mar By AdityaNo Comments

News

Amazon, Grofers, Big Basket May Invest $695 Million in Food Retail

The government has received investment proposals from three companies, including Amazon and Grofers, worth USD 695 million for retail of food products in India under the new FDI policy. "Three companies Super Market Groceries Supplies (Big Basket), Grofers India and Amazon Corporate Holdings have submitted their proposals for seeking permission to make investment of USD 695 million over a period of time," an official statement said today. The government had last year allowed 100 per cent FDI for marketing, including through e-commerce, of food products manufactured and produced in India. Earlier in the day, Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal announced that Amazon has decided to invest about USD 500 million in e-retail of food. "We allowed 100 per cent FDI in trading ...

17Nov By Press Trust of IndiaNo Comments

CHINA

China FDI – $98 Billion in Ten Months, 600 Companies Invested Over $100 Million

FDI in China rose 4.2 percent year on year to reach around USD 98 billion in the first ten months of the year with service sector attracting massive investments, unlike manufacturing which suffered over capacity, official data said today. The growth rate is unchanged from the January-September period, according to the Ministry of Commerce. The service industry continued to attract massive foreign investment from January to October, said Tang Wenhong, head of the ministry's foreign investment division. The FDI rose 4.2 percent to reach 666.3 billion yuan during initial ten months. In the service sector, which accounted for 70.7 percent of all investment, FDI increased 9.1 percent year on year during the period. In particular, FDI in high-tech services skyrocketed 90.2 percent from a y...

Big Basket Seeks Govt’s Approval For Rs 100 Crore FDI

25Oct By Press Trust of IndiaNo Comments

FUNDING

Big Basket Seeks Govt’s Approval For Rs 100 Crore FDI

Online grocery store Big Basket has sought government's approval to infuse Rs 100 crore foreign direct investment to further expand its business. The company, which sells fruits, vegetables and other food products online, plans to use the funds to strengthen back end infrastructure, increasing collection centers and processing units, sources said. According to a company official, foreign investment of Rs 100 crore is sought to be put in by existing investors, including an overseas venture capital fund. As per the current policy, 100 per cent foreign direct investment is allowed in trading of food products, including through e-commerce. But the proposals require approval from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), under the Finance Ministry. The government is making effo...

4Sep By AnkitaNo Comments

INDIA

There Should be One Policy For Retail Business and E-commerce, Says Amitabh Kant

(Pic Source: Gaurav Munjal, Unacademy co-founder Facebook profile) India is the only country where there are different policies for different segments of the retail business and e-commerce. Logically, there should be one policy, said Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog, while interacting with CEOs at the Valedictory Session of the sixth edition of Massmerize 2016, FICCI’s annual flagship Retail, FMCG and E-Commerce Convention. He said that in today’s globalized world, it has become essential for India to become a part of the global supply chain. For this, India has opened up its economy and liberalized the FDI regime. Now India features as the number one nation in attracting FDI, which has given the country access to latest technology, global best practices and global innovations. Kant ...

FDI Relaxation in E-commerce Will Help Grocery Startups

22Jun By PriyankaNo Comments

News

FDI Relaxation in E-commerce Will Help Grocery Startups

The relaxation of FDI norms in e-commerce will help grocery startups access funds more easily, domestic ratings agency Icra said today. "The move to open up the domestically manufactured food products sector to FDI will enable farmers to directly sell their produce to retailers, thereby reducing margins for middlemen," it said in a report. "Further, potential investments by the investors in cold-storage and warehousing will ease supply-side pressures and arrest wastages, that have been driving inflation," it added. In the present scenario, lack of investment in logistics and inadequate storage facilities have been creating inefficiencies in the food supply chain, leading to significant wastages. Relaxation of local sourcing riders for single brand retail, which has been...

Indian Govt Allows 100% FDI in Marketplace Model of E-commerce

29Mar By Press Trust of IndiaNo Comments

INDIA, News

Indian Govt Allows 100% FDI in Marketplace Model of E-commerce

The government permitted 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in the marketplace format of e-commerce retailing with a view to attract more foreign investments. The norms on FDI in the sectors of e-commerce, and IT and ITeS are expected to be part of detailed guidelines, which would be rolled out soon by the government, sources said. Last week, a group of senior officials from departments of DIPP, corporate affairs and economic affairs, among others, discussed these matters in great detail. According to sources, the DIPP has suggested that 100% FDI should be allowed in “marketplace model e-commerce” activities. In such a model, the e-commerce company provides an online platform for buyers and a sellers. At present, global e-tailer giants such as Amazon and Ebay are operating onlin...