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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.
The government on Tuesday said it has cleared 16 foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals amounting to Rs 923.55 crore, including those of Star News Broadcasting Ltd and L&T Finance Holdings. A total of 38 FDI proposals were taken up by the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), but the board deferred a decision on 14 applications, rejected seven and recommended one for the CCEA, the finance ministry said in a statement.
The finance ministry has cleared the Reserve Bank of India’s draft guidelines on new bank licences with a rider that the existing 74% cap on foreign direct investment be retained. The central bank, which had proposed capping FDI in new banks at 49% in the first 10 years, is likely to make the guidelines public and may seek comments from all stakeholders again. “We have given our final approval to the RBI and requested them to share the final guidelines after they incorporate comments from other stakeholders,” said a senior finance ministry official.
The government has taken a cautious approach towards allowing FDI in the hitherto untried LLP format of business, mostly preferred by professionals, experts said today. The government has allowed FDI in Limited Liability Partnership (LLPs) only in sectors where 100 per cent FDI is allowed under the automatic route. But still government approval is must for FDI in LLPs even in sectors where 100 per cent overseas investment is allowed.
Review of the policy on Foreign Direct Investment- Allowing FDI in Limited Liability Partnership firms-amendment to paragraphs2.1, 3.3.5 and 3.3.6 of ‘Circular I of 2011-Consolidated FDI Policy’. The Government of India has reviewed the extant policy on FDI and decided to permit FDI in LLP firms, subject to specified conditions.
According to a report by financial and business reserach firm Evalueserve, there will be pressure on the Rupee unless steps are taken to fix certain structural issues like high current account deficit and dwindling investments.The Indian Rupee may depreciate by around 20 per cent during next two years on account of dip in confidence about the domestic economy leading to outflow of funds.
– Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs of the Government of India have decided to permit Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) which are formed under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 [LLP Act]. Presently, FDI is allowed in Indian companies. It is allowed in a firm or a proprietary concern, subject to certain conditions. FDI in a trust is also allowed with prior Government approval, provided it is a Venture Capital Fund (VCF) registered with Securities and Exchange Board of India [SEBI]. LLP Act permits setting up of hybrid entity, which has the features of a body corporate and a partnership for the purpose of undertaking business in India.
The Intellectual Property regime in India underwent significant changes after India’s accession to WTO in 1995. After an intense national debate a number of safeguards were included in amendments to the Patents Act made in 1995, 2002 and 2005. These safeguards were designed to prevent evergreening of patents and included a higher threshold for inventive step and a prohibition from patenting new forms of known substances which do not result in the enhancement of the know efficacy of these substances. We have also opposed the provision of data exclusivity and patent linkage. Such a stance has been consistent with our obligations under TRIPS and seeks to meet our developmental objectives specially relating to ensuring the availability and affordability of essential medicines. When concern was raised by various quarters about the Indian stand in various Free Trade Agreements, especially in the context of the Indian Pharma products, the Prime Minister firmly directed that the Indian side shall not take on any obligation beyond TRIPS/ Domestic Law. This stand, that we shall not exceed TRIPS/Domestic law in respect of Patents, has now been decisively ingrained in our IPR policy.
