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The government says it will soon notify 100 per cent foreign direct investment in single-brand retail. Secretary in the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) P K Chaudhery said this in response of a question about issuance of notification of 100 per cent FDI in single-brand retail.
Unfazed by the setback to plans for FDI in retail, the government is moving ahead with a proposed hike in the foreign investment cap in different broadcasting services like Direct-to-Home and cable TV networks to a uniform 74%.
The Government has put in place an investor-friendly policy on FDI, under which FDI, up to 100% is permitted on the automatic route, in most sectors/activities. Significant changes have been made in the FDI policy regime in recent times, to ensure that India remains increasingly attractive and investor-friendly. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy is reviewed on an ongoing basis, with a view to make it more investor friendly.
As per available information, Indian Pharmaceutical exporters are facing intense competition in international markets from China, particularly in Bulk drugs sector. Competition in formulations is also increasing gradually from China. India is also facing competition from Brazilian companies in Latin American Countries. Exports of India, China and Brazil for the last three years are given below:-
As per extant Direct Investment (FDI) policy, as contained in ‘Circular 2 of 2011-Consolidated FDI Policy’, FDI, upto 100% is allowed under the automatic route, in ‘Construction development: Township, Housing Built-up infrastructure’, subject to compliance with the conditions of minimum area, minimum capitalization, lock-in period etc. These conditionalties are not applicable to FDI in Hotels & Tourism, Hospitals, Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Education Sector, Old age Homes and investment by NRIs. This dispensation has been extended to the ‘Education Sector’ and ‘Old age Homes’ effective from 01.01.2011.
The policy cleared by Union Cabinet on 24th November stipulates that FDI in multi brand retail will be allowed upto 51% foreign equity through the government approval route, subject to adequate safeguards for domestic stakeholders.
Rationale for enhancing FDI ceiling to 100% in single brand retail trading. In the last 5 years, under the current regime of 51% FDI in single brand retail, foreign direct investment of only US$ 44.45 million have been received, constituting barely 0.03% of total FDI inflows. Globally, single brand retail follow a business model of 100% ownership and global majors have been reluctant to establish their presence in a restrictive policy environment. The current cap of 51% confers a right to pass all ordinary resolutions, while enhancing
Union Cabinet today cleared the bill to increase foreign direct investment to 51% in multi-brand retail and 100% in single brand. Commerce and industry minister Anand Sharma said that he would give a statement in Parliament on retail FDI. Currently, India allows 51% FDI in single brand retail and 100% FDI in cash and carry format of the business.
With Kingfisher and several other airlines landing into dire straits, the industry ministry has moved a draft Cabinet note on allowing 26% FDI by foreign airlines in the domestic carriers. Private airlines in the country are in dire need of funds for their operations and service upgradation to compete with other global carriers, the note circulated by the department of industrial policy and promotion (DIPP) said.
The government today approved amendments to the PFRDA Bill 2011 while agreeing to the proposed 26% foreign investment in the pension sector but refrained from providing assured returns to subscribers in the proposed law. The government had decided not to mention FDI cap in the legislation itself for retaining the flexibility of changing it through an executive order.
