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Rationale of Equity Caps -The FDI equity caps in a sector essentially reflect the levels of control that a foreign direct Investor is permitted to exercise in a company operating within that sector. The FDI policy incorporates equity caps at broadly four levels- 26%, 49%, 51% and 74%[2]. These caps reflect the ownership/ control levels in a company, under the Companies Act, 1956. Thus, for example, any equity holding greater than 25% gives a right to block a ‘special resolution’. 49% equity represents a level just short of ownership. 51% signifies ownership and a right to pass all ordinary resolutions. 74% equity cap on FDI means that the Indian equity holders, acting in unison, can block a special resolution.
Consolidation of FDI Policy: With the aim of simplifying FDI policy, promoting clarity of understanding of foreign investment rules among foreign investors/sectoral regulators and having a single policy platform, so as to ease the regulatory burden for Government, a major exercise of integrating all existing regulations on FDI, into one consolidated document, was undertaken. The process of consolidation involved integration of 178 Press Notes, covering various aspects of FDI policy, which had been issued since 1991, as also a large number of other regulations governing FDI. The document was released as ‘Circular 1 of 2010’, on 31 March, 2010, as per the commitment made. The document has also been updated at six monthly intervals, to ensure that it remains current and updated.
A decision on the contentious issue of allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail is likely to be taken before the Monsoon session of Parliament, sources said. However, there will be tough riders on the global retail chains for launching their operations. These would include hand-holding the small kirana shop-keepers who fear they could be wiped out by the giant retailers.
Leading industrialist and Essar Group chairman Shashi Ruia has warned of an adverse impact on FDI inflows in India if its taxation laws with various countries remain ‘ambiguous’. The Government (of India) is signing a spate of treaties with other countries. But all this will come to nought if the treaties are ambiguous and open for departmental interpretation, he said during an address at the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce here late last evening.
Amid a debate within the government on allowing foreign direct investment in multi- brand retail, the nodal Consumer Affairs Ministry is insisting on a FDI cap of 49% in the sensitive sector, sources said.
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said the government is negotiating changes in a tax treaty with Mauritius, the country which accounts for the maximum foreign investment in India. So far as Mauritius is concerned, we are having discussions with them for amendment of the avoidance of double taxation agreement. Talks are going on, Mukherjee told PTI when asked whether the government is looking at the possibility of imposing levies on inflows from tax havens.
Need to Explore Innovative Approaches to Sustain High Growth With Stability; Challenge is to Harness this Growth to Make the Development Process More Inclusive, Strengthen Food Security, Improve Education Opportunities and Health Facilities Both in Rural and Urban Areas ;Discussions Underway to Build Consensus on Further Liberalisation of the FDI Policy in Retail and Defence Sector: FM
Following three months of consecutive decline, foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into India grew by about 43 per cent to USD 3.12 billion in April, 2011. The country received USD 2.17 billion worth of FDI in April, 2010. The figure is showing a recovery in the global markets, especially in European economies, an official said.
In what could be a dampener to the global retail chains, the Centre is considering allowing 51% FDI in the politically sensitive sector with a rider that permission of the states would be a must to open stores, sources said. ‘The states’ permission would be required, since the trade is a state subject,’ an official said.
Amid suggestions for opening up of multi-brand retail for foreign investments, finance minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said discussions were on to further liberalise the FDI policy. ‘Discussions are underway to further liberalise the FDI (foreign direct investment) policy,’ he said at the annual conference of chief commissioners and directors general of Central Board of Excise and Customs ( CBEC )) at New Delhi.
