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Fema / RBI - Article explains FDI IN STARTUP COMPANIES. It explains General Meaning of Start-up, Legal Meaning of Start-up, Types of Instruments Issued by Start-ups, Convertible Note which can be issued by a start-up. Article further explains conditions to comply for Issue Of Convertible Notes To Person Resident Outside India, Eligible Person For Maki...
Read MoreFema / RBI - The Indian retail industry has emerged as one of the most dynamic and fast-paced industries due to the entry of several new players. It is not only a form of business but more a mode of earning of livelihood for tens of millions of people in the Country. India’s e-commerce market has witnessed a phenomenal growth […]...
Read MoreFema / RBI - Sneak peek into india’s latest fdi policy Unanticipated outbreak of the global pandemic and nationwide- lockdown caused by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has jeopardized individuals and economy as a whole. In order to abate the impact on the general public, business establishments, and managing the current situations, the Governm...
Read MoreFema / RBI - Foreign equity investments in an Indian company are bound by the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 (‘Rules’) and Foreign Direct Investment (‘FDI’) policy issued by the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Commerce and Industry respectively (together referred as ‘Government’). As per the said Rules, ...
Read MoreFema / RBI - In a press note gave on April 17, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has said the modification of the FDI strategy is intended to control ‘artful takeovers/acquisitions of Indian organizations because of the current COVID-19 pandemic’. The way that the amendment is explicitly intended to hav...
Read MoreFema / RBI - Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved to amend the extant FDI Policy to permit Foreign Investment (s) in M/s Air India Ltd by NRIs, who are Indian Nationals, upto to 100% under automatic route....
Read MoreFema / RBI - FDI policy on Single Brand Retail Trade(SBRT) has been in operation since 2006. From 2006 till 29.03.2018, 112 brands have obtained approval of Government for SBRT activities....
Read MoreFema / RBI - The e-commerce sector is expected to keep growing in future because of a number of reasons. The FDI policy on e-commerce has remained unchanged. Better enforcement of this policy will contribute significantly to growth of this sector over medium and long term....
Read MoreFema / RBI - FDI policy on e-commerce, first pronounced through Press Note 2 of 2000, permitted 100% FDI in B2B e-commerce With a view to clarify the already existing policy framework, after extensive stakeholder consultations, Press Note 3 was issued by DIPP in 2016. B2C e-commerce, that is multi-brand retail through inventory based model, has all al...
Read MoreFema / RBI - With FIPB getting abolished, it is expected that foreign investment proposals will be considered by the concerned ministry in consultation with the DIPP. Towards this end it is hoped that DIPP comes out with clear guidelines and operating procedures defining the parameters that should be considered for clearance of proposals. This would i...
Read More[F. No. 01/05/EM/2019-Part (1)] [S.O. 1278 (E)] - (22/04/2020) - Provided that an entity of a country, which shares land border with India or the beneficial owner of an investment into India who is situated in or is a citizen of any such country, shall invest only with the Government approval:...
Read MorePress Note No. 03 (2020 Series) - (17/04/2020) - A non-resident entity can invest in India, subject to the FDI Policy except in those sectors/activities which are prohibited. However, an entity of a country, which shares land border with India or where the beneficial owner of an investment into India is situated in or is a citizen of any such coun...
Read MorePress Note No. 4 (2019 Series) - (18/09/2019) - DPPI has reviewed Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy Coal & Lignite, Contract Manufacturing, Single Brand Retail Trading, Digital Media sector vide Press Note No. 4 (2019 Series). Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade ...
Read MorePress Note No. 3 (2019 Series) - (11/09/2019) - The Press Note No. 17 (1984) series regarding Environmental clearance of Industrial Licence- conditions of Letter of Intent/Industrial Licence, relates to pre-1991 period. After the Industrial Policy Resolution 1991, and considering various amendments made to Notification No. 477(E) dated 25th July...
Read MorePress Note No. 2 (2019 Series) - (11/09/2019) - In reference to Press Note 1 (2019 Series) dated January 1, 2019 it is hereby clarified that No Industrial Licence/Arms Licence is required for the manufacture of any parts or accessories in Defence Sector, unless they are specifically listed in any of the Annexures of the said Press Note....
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