FDI policy

Conversion of ECB of a Foreign Investor into Equity Shares

Corporate Law - Learn step-by-step procedure to convert External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) into equity in an Indian company. Understand conditions, approvals, and reporting requirements in 2023....

Valuation by CS holding certification of registration as Registered Valuer is not acceptable in FDI reporting

Corporate Law - In case of Foreign Direct Investment, the valuation of equity instruments should be done as per any internationally accepted pricing methodology for valuation on an arm’s length basis duly certified by a Chartered Accountant or a Merchant Banker registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India or a practicing Cost Accountant, ...

ABC of ECB : Basics of External Commercial Borrowings Regulations under RBI

Corporate Law - External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) is one of the most sought out debt funding instrument where businesses can obtain funds from their foreign counterparts/ banks for meeting capital expenditure requirements, short-term working capital requirements, refinancing existing debts, and funding imports. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the re...

Comparative Chart – Foreign Investment Sector – India and Bhutan

Corporate Law - Introduction: Foreign direct investment (FDI) plays a significant role in the economic development of countries. In this article, we will compare the foreign investment sectors in two countries: India and Bhutan. Both countries have their own policies and regulations governing foreign investment, which impact the sectors open to foreign i...

Will ITAT ruling in ‘Legatum Ventures’ open new doors for Litigation & impact FDI inflow in India?

Corporate Law - ITAT ruled that capital gains on sale of unlisted shares by a non-resident must be computed strictly as per Section 112(1)(c)(iii) of Income Tax Act without considering computation provisions under Section 48....

Steps taken for increasing exports through e-Commerce

Corporate Law - Government has implemented several legislative and policy measures for e-commerce keeping in mind the retailers. Some of these measures are FDI Policy; Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999; Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020; Consumer Protection Act, 2019; Competition Act, 2002; Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017; ...

Government measures resulted in increased FDI inflows

Corporate Law - Government has put in place a liberal and transparent policy for attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), wherein most sectors, except certain strategically important sectors, are open for 100% FDI under the automatic route....

CAIT request Strict Action against LOTS wholesale solutions for FDI Policy violation

Corporate Law - Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has requested  Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal for strict action against LOTS Whole Solutions owned by SIAM Makro Public Company Limited for blatantly violating the FDI Policy. Confederation of All India Traders “Vyapar Bhawan 925/1, Naiwala, Karol Bagh, New Delhi- 110005. ...

853 FDI proposals disposed off in the last 5 years

Corporate Law - Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal (FIF) completes 5 years since Union Cabinet decision to abolish FIPB 853 FDI proposals disposed off in the last 5 years; FDI jumped by 39% since FIF came into being 853 FDI proposals have been disposed off through the Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal (FIF) since abolishment of Foreign Investmen...

India gets highest annual FDI inflow of USD 83.57 billion in FY21-22

Corporate Law - India gets the highest annual FDI inflow of USD 83.57 billion in FY21-22 India rapidly emerges as a preferred investment destination; FDI inflows have increased 20-fold  in last 20 years. FDI equity inflows in Manufacturing rise by 76% in FY 2021-22 FDI inflows rise by 23% post-Covid Karnataka emerges as the top FDI equity inflow [&helli...

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Streamlining Industrial License Procedure: 15-Year Validity & Extension Guidelines

Press Note No.1 (2023 Series) - (21/07/2023) - Government of India announces an extension of the Industrial License validity to 15 years for ease of doing business. Read the guidelines for extension and reconsideration....

FDI Policy amended to permit foreign investment in LIC to 20%

Press Note No. 1 (2022 Series) - (14/03/2022) - Review of FDI Policy for permitting foreign investment in Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and other modifications for further clarity of the existing FDI Policy....

Request to not to relax e-Commerce Policy & FDI Rules on e-Commerce

(01/01/1970) - Confederation of All India Traders has requested to Shri Piyush Goyal Hon’ble Minister for Commerce & Consumer Affairs to not to relax E Commerce Policy and FDI Rules on E Commerce. Their representation is as follows:- “Vyapar Bhawan” 925/1, Naiwala, Karol Bagh, New Delhi-110005, Phone...

Review of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Policy on Telecom Sector

Press Note No. 4 (2021 Series) - (06/10/2021) - Government of India has reviewed the extant FDI policy on Telecom sector and has made the following amendment under the Consolidated FDI Policy Circular of 2020, as amended from time to time (FDI Policy):...

Govt amends FDI policy on Petroleum & Natural Gas Sector

Press Note No. 3 (2021 Series) - (29/07/2021) - The Government of India has reviewed the extant FDI policy on Petroleum & Natural Gas sector and has made the following amendment in the Consolidated FDI Policy Circular of 2020, as amended from time to time (FDI Policy):...

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Conversion of ECB of a Foreign Investor into Equity Shares

Learn step-by-step procedure to convert External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) into equity in an Indian company. Understand conditions, approvals, and reporting requirements in 2023....

Posted Under: Corporate Law |

Streamlining Industrial License Procedure: 15-Year Validity & Extension Guidelines

Press Note No.1 (2023 Series) 21/07/2023

Government of India announces an extension of the Industrial License validity to 15 years for ease of doing business. Read the guidelines for extension and reconsideration....

Valuation by CS holding certification of registration as Registered Valuer is not acceptable in FDI reporting

In case of Foreign Direct Investment, the valuation of equity instruments should be done as per any internationally accepted pricing methodology for valuation on an arm’s length basis duly certified by a Chartered Accountant or a Merchant Banker registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India or a practicing Cost Accountant, ...

Posted Under: Corporate Law |

ABC of ECB : Basics of External Commercial Borrowings Regulations under RBI

External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) is one of the most sought out debt funding instrument where businesses can obtain funds from their foreign counterparts/ banks for meeting capital expenditure requirements, short-term working capital requirements, refinancing existing debts, and funding imports. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the re...

Posted Under: Corporate Law |

Comparative Chart – Foreign Investment Sector – India and Bhutan

Introduction: Foreign direct investment (FDI) plays a significant role in the economic development of countries. In this article, we will compare the foreign investment sectors in two countries: India and Bhutan. Both countries have their own policies and regulations governing foreign investment, which impact the sectors open to foreign i...

Posted Under: Corporate Law |

Will ITAT ruling in ‘Legatum Ventures’ open new doors for Litigation & impact FDI inflow in India?

ITAT ruled that capital gains on sale of unlisted shares by a non-resident must be computed strictly as per Section 112(1)(c)(iii) of Income Tax Act without considering computation provisions under Section 48....

Posted Under: Corporate Law |

Investment From Land Border Sharing Countries-Press Note-3 Dated 17.04.2020

The Government of India has reviewed the extant FDI policy for curbing opportunistic takeovers/acquisitions of Indian companies due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and amended para 3.1.1 of extant FDI policy as contained in Consolidated FDI Policy, 2017 Present Position: Para 3.1.1: A non-resident entity can invest in India, subject to t...

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Consolidated FDI Policy 2020 – India

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) issued the consolidated Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy circular of 2020 (“Revised Policy”) on 28 October 2020. The DPIIT has released an updated consolidated FDI policy after a long gap of 3 years since the last one which was issued on 28 August 2017. The [&he...

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Challenges of Stopping FDI from Tax Haven Countries in India

Despite the concerns surrounding the use of tax havens for FDI, the Indian government faces challenges in stopping funding from tax haven countries. In this article, we will explore some of the reasons why the Indian government has difficulties in curbing FDI from tax haven countries....

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Clarification on FDI Policy of Government of India on OTT Platforms

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) clarifies guidelines for satellite TV channel uplinking and downlinking, provisional application form notified for foreign countries viewing, and FDI policy for OTT platforms hosting digital feed to news channels clarified The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has issued a cl...

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