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"I think we need to have a platform in which industry, business, government departments, states, R&D institutions need to work together on a continuous basis on what all needs," DIPP Secretary Ramesh Abhishek said. (Pics: File | Youtube)

We need a platform where all stakeholders work together: DPIIT Secy

This platform would look at the steps which need to be taken for industrial growth, Ramesh Abhishek said here at CII Annual Session 2019.

05 Apr 2019 3:12 PM

FDI flows can bridge capital deficit and remove the supply chain inefficiencies.

Strong case to revisit 'restrictive' FDI retail policy: report

India received USD 1.4 billion in FDI in the retail sector between 2000 and 2018, which is only 0.36 per cent of the overall FDI inflows.

14 Jan 2019 2:46 PM

Tightening the norms for e-commerce players, the government has barred them from selling products of the companies in which they have shareholdings.

E-commerce rules do not allow foreign investment in multi-brand retail: DIPP

E-commerce companies cannot enter into agreements for the exclusive sale of products, according to the rules.

03 Jan 2019 5:10 PM

No proposal to change existing FDI policy in multi-brand retail trade: DIPP Secy

Government is looking at increasing FDI cap to 100 per cent in the sector.

13 Dec 2018 1:46 PM

Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu. (Photo: PTI)

Prabhu met several sovereign wealth funds to attract investments

Overseas inflows help maintain pressure on the country's balance of payments and value of the rupee.

01 Dec 2018 10:30 AM

The official, however, clarified that the FDI cap for insurance companies would remain at 49 per cent.

Govt considering 100 per cent FDI in insurance broking

Insurance penetration in the country was 3.4 per cent in 2015 against the world average of 6.2 per cent.

03 Oct 2018 12:10 PM

The selected startups will receive a cash prize grant of up to Rs 5 lakh along with an opportunity to pilot their product with corporates.

DIPP starts programme for startups in energy sector

Invest India has joined hands with energy companies to offer its three-month programme for startups in the sector.

02 Aug 2018 1:14 PM

The government said on Monday that the allocation to SIDBI out of Funds of Funds for Startups (FFS) has come down to Rs 100 crore in FY17 from Rs 500 crore in the previous fiscal.

Allocation to SIDBI out of startup funds down at Rs 100 cr in FY17

The government had established Rs 10,000 crore FFS to meet the financial needs of startups.

23 Jul 2018 3:34 PM

Haryana is at number 3 followed by Jharkhand, Gujarat at number 4 and 5 respectively, in rankings released by govt on Tuesday. (Photo: File)

Andhra tops 'ease of doing business' list, Telangana comes second

The national capital Delhi has been ranked 23, dropping from 19 in 2016, in the third edition of the list released by govt on Tuesday.

10 Jul 2018 7:20 PM

Foreign direct investment in India increased to USD 61.96 billion in 2017-18, DIPP Secretary Ramesh Abhishek said on Friday.

FDI in India rises to USD 61.96 billion in 2017-18, says govt

FDI inflows stood at USD 60 billion in the previous fiscal.

08 Jun 2018 1:07 PM

Government tenders worth about Rs 13,000 crore were either cancelled or withdrawn and re-issued after the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) stepped in to change their conditions for promoting 'made in India' goods, a top official said.

Rs 13000 cr tenders withdrawn or cancelled to promote Make in India

The government issued the order on June 15, 2017, to promote manufacturing and production of goods and services in India.

24 May 2018 6:19 PM

Idea Cellular Ltd's proposal to allow up to 100 per cent foreign direct investment in the company is under consideration of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), an official said.

Idea's proposal seeking 100 pc FDI under consideration of DIPP

The proposal assumes significance against the backdrop of pending merger of Idea Cellular Ltd and Vodafone India.

22 Apr 2018 1:08 PM

Foreign direct investment in tobacco: DIPP meets stakeholders

Farmer associations and industry on Wednesday shared mixed views in a meeting called by the commerce and industry ministry.

11 Apr 2018 4:00 PM

The commerce ministry has circulated a draft cabinet note seeking views of different departments on the proposed industrial policy that aims to promote emerging sectors, Union minister Suresh Prabhu said.

Commerce ministry seeks inter-ministerial views on new industrial policy

The proposed policy will completely revamp the Industrial Policy of 1991.

02 Apr 2018 4:36 PM

India received a maximum of USD 13.34 investments from Mauritius.

FDI rises only 0.27 per cent during April-December FY18

FDI inflows were USD 35.84 billion during the April-December period of last fiscal, 2016-17.

21 Feb 2018 5:47 PM

At present, 100 per cent FDI is allowed in telecom companies, of which up to 49 per cent can be done through the automatic route.

Idea Cellular seeks govt nod for raising FDI limit to 100 pc

Foreign investors hold around 27 per cent stake in Idea, as per shareholding pattern of company till December 2017.

27 Jan 2018 1:07 PM

Govt had also relaxed FDI policy for medical devices and audit firms associated with companies receiving overseas funds.

DIPP notifies FDI relaxation in several sectors

Cabinet had allowed 100 pc FDI in single brand retail and construction development under automatic route.

25 Jan 2018 10:56 AM

India means business: Modi tells global CEOs

Modi is the first Indian prime minister to attend Davos summit in 20 years.

23 Jan 2018 12:02 PM

The move is expected to help buyers get flats in time.

State lays down deadlines for stages of construction

This will also increase the accountability of officers, which is a good move by the government.

02 Jan 2018 6:34 AM

The portal was set up after the winding up of the foreign investment promotion board.

DIPP approves 2 FDI proposals in retail sector

FDI into the country grew 17 per cent to USD 25.35 billion during April-September this fiscal.

27 Dec 2017 10:46 AM

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