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During the past one year we have seen number of initiatives taken by Indian Government to boost the economy. Over the time, foreign investment limit in several sectors has also relaxed but still the inflows from overseas have not reached at its helm.
In the sectors/activities as per Annexure, foreign investment up to the limit indicated against each sector/activity is allowed, subject to the conditions of the extant policy on specified sectors and applicable laws/regulations; security and other conditionalities. In sectors/activities not listed therein, foreign investment is permitted up to 100% on the automatic route, subject to applicable laws/regulations; security and other conditionalities.
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Introduction of composite caps for simplification of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy to attract foreign investments The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to review the existing FDI policy on various sectors provided in the Consolidated FDI Policy Circular 2014, as amended by the Consolidated FDI Policy […]
Press Note No. 6 (2015 Series) The Government of India has reviewed the position in this regard and decided to revise the investment limit for cases requiring prior approval of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB)/ Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA).
The Government of India has reviewed the FDI policy relating to investments by Non. Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs). It has been decided to amend the definition of Non Resident Indian as contained in the FDI policy, and also to provide that for the purposes of FDI policy, investment by NRIs under Schedule 4 of FEMA (Transfer or Issue of Security by Persons Resident Outside India) Regulations will be deemed to be domestic investment at par with the investment made by residents.
Foreign direct investment refers to investment in a foreign country where the investor retains control over the investment. India has been experiencing anaemic growth since the economic crisis in 2008. Introducing foreign investments is therefore the only way to reach its economic growth targets.
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry released the consolidated Foreign Direct Investment policy of 2015 effective from May 12, 2015. We list below the key changes. Further, a detailed comparative of changes incorporated in FDI Policy 2015 juxtaposed with the consolidated FDI policy of 2014 is specified in Annexure A.
Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion Consolidated FDI Policy Circular of 2015 Subject: Consolidated FDI Policy The ‘Consolidated FDI Policy’ is attached. 2. This Circular will take effect from May 12, 2015. (Atul Chaturvedi) Joint Secretary to the Government of India D/o IPP F. No. 5(1)/2015-FC-1 Dated […]
Press Note No. 5 (2015 series), Dated 27th April, 2015 Initial validity of Industrial License for Defence Sector is being revised to seven years, further extendable upto three years for existing as well as future Licenses. This is being done as a measure to further promote ease of doing business, in view of the long gestation period of Defence Contracts to mature.
