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SK hynix top pick for foreign investors in Q3: Report
Seoul, March 29: Major chipmaker SK hynix was the top pick for foreign investors in the first quarter of the year, data showed on Saturday.
Net claims of non-residents on India up by $11bn during Q3 FY25: RBI
New Delhi, March 28: Net claims of non-residents on India increased by $11 billion during the third quarter (Q3) of FY25 and stood at $364.5 billion in December 2024, as per India’s International Investment Position (IIP) data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.
Czech Republic blocks Chinese satellite investment over fears of espionage
Prague, March 28: The Czech government has prohibited an investment from a Chinese firm in a satellite station due to concerns over potential espionage, as reported by TVP World.
Those who come to contribute to India's economy are welcome: Amit Shah
New Delhi, March 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah replied to the discussion on the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. After the discussion, the House passed the Bill.
India's bond market hits $2.69 trillion milestone
New Delhi, March 24: India's bond market reached a valuation of $2.69 trillion by the end of December 2024, which marks a significant milestone in the country's journey towards becoming a $7-8 trillion economy in the next five years.
Sensex, Nifty extend winning streak for 5th day, wrap up week with 4 pc gain
Mumbai, March 21: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty on Friday continued their upward momentum for the fifth consecutive session, driven by a stronger rupee and a rebound in IT stocks.
New Oil Field Amendment Bill has made small oil fields investor-friendly
New Delhi, March 20: The new Oil Field Amendment Bill 2024 has relaxed regulations for making small oil fields lucrative for investors. Under the provisions of the bill, the Discovered Small Fields (DSF) now gets several investor-friendly liberalised terms which are aimed at making operations more efficient and profitable.
India's BoP to remain negative for the year, but the magnitude would be lower: Report
New Delhi, March 19: Despite improvements in the current account deficit, muted net foreign direct investment (FDI) and continued outflow of foreign portfolio investment (FPI) suggest that the overall balance of payments (BoP) will continue to face pressure, said a report by ICICI Bank Global Markets.
India, Norway to deepen bilateral trade, investment ties
New Delhi, March 18: India and Norway are looking to strengthen their trade and investment partnership, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday after a discussion with Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide.
Ex-post facto approval granted to India-Qatar MoU on financial-economic cooperation
New Delhi, March 11: An ex-post facto approval has been granted to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which was signed by the ministries of finance of India and Qatar in February, a statement from India's Finance Ministry said Tuesday.
Maharashtra will be number one in fulfilling PM Modi's Viksit Bharat dream by 2047: Ajit Pawar
Mumbai, March 10: In his budget presentation for the financial year 2025, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said that the state is poised to take a leading role in realizing the Prime Minister's dream of a developed India by 2047.
Record foreign investment in last 10 years came to Maharashtra in just 9 months: CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, March 7: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Friday, said Maharashtra has received the decades' highest annual foreign direct investment (FDI) in just nine months of the fiscal year 2024-25.
We have a lot to offer, Netherlands envoy to India
Gandhinagar, March 6: Netherlands Ambassador Marisa Gerards said that the Holland has a lot to offer to India and that they were also inking an MoU for more research and innovation projects together.
India to revamp bilateral investment treaty framework to boost foreign investments: CEA Nageswaran
New Delhi, March 4: India is set to revamp its model bilateral investment treaty (BIT) framework to attract as well as protect foreign investments, aligning with the evolving global investment landscape while guarding national interest, Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran said on Tuesday.
Assam CM highlights investment boost at Advantage Assam 2.0, says challenge will be to convert MoUs into reality
Guwahati, February 26: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the enthusiasm surrounding Advantage Assam 2.0, highlighting the significant number of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed during the event. However, he noted that the real challenge lies in translating these agreements into concrete investments.
Trump announces 'Gold Card' program for wealthy foreigners, offering US residency for USD 5 million
Washington DC, February 26: US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday (local time) that the United States will introduce a "gold card" for wealthy foreigners, granting them the right to live and work in the country, with a pathway to citizenship, in exchange for a USD five million fee, CNN reported.
Madhya Pradesh will become top achiever in country: Amit Shah at Global Investors Summit-2025
Bhopal, February 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday congratulated Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and his entire team for putting MoUs on the ground during the two-day Global Investors Summit-2025 and exuded confidence that MP will become the "top achiever" in the country.
HM Shah upbeat on Madhya Pradesh's approach to accrue Rs 30 lakh crore in 2 days
Bhopal, Feb 25: Trumpeting the grand figure of Rs 30 lakh crore in investment commitments accrued during the two-day Global Investors Summit (GIS-2025) held in Bhopal, Union Home Minister, Amit Shah proclaimed that the Indian economy, which has already ascended from the 10th to the 5th position globally, will soon become the third largest in the world by 2027.
China calls Trump's order for restrictions on Chinese semiconductor industries: 'Politicization and Weaponization'
Beijing, February 25: Responding to US President Donald Trump signing a memorandum directing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US to curb Chinese investments in strategic sectors, Lin Jian, a spokesperson from China's Foreign Ministry, said on Tuesday, to the Global Times that "China has repeatedly expressed its firm stance against the US' malicious blockade and suppression of China's semiconductor sector.
South Korean delegation calls meeting with US commerce chief 'productive'
Seoul, Feb 24: A visiting South Korean business delegation said on Monday that the meeting with newly appointed U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick was "productive," following reports that discussions included proposals for $1 billion in investments from each company in exchange for "fast-track" regulatory benefits.
Foreign investors laud MP's growth potential; food security renewable energy, and agriculture sectors emerge as top priorities
Bhopal, February 24: Foreign investors and delegates expressed high optimism about the growing opportunities in Madhya Pradesh at the ongoing Madhya Pradesh Global Investor Summit 2025 (GIS-2025).
Market Outlook: GDP data, F&O expiry and global economic data key triggers for next week
New Delhi, Feb 23: The market outlook for next week will be guided by domestic and global GDP data, FIIs inflows and monthly F&O expiry.
Indian stock markets to remain in 'corrective to consolidation' phase for next 3 to 4 months: Motilal Oswal
New Delhi, February 22: Indian stock markets will remain in the 'corrective to consolidation' phase for the next 3 to 4 months, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Wealth Limited.
Indian stocks close flat over Trump tariff worries, volatility remains
Bengaluru, February 19: Indian stock indices continued to remain volatile over concerns about Trump's tariff announcements and weak global cues. The benchmark indices opened in the red to later trade in the green. At closing, it closed marginally lower.
India-focused offshore funds, ETFs clock record net inflow of $23.4 billion in 2024
New Delhi, Feb 19: India-focused offshore funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) registered a record net inflow of $23.4 billion in 2024, despite witnessing a net outflow of $954 million in the December quarter.
Qatar commits USD 10 billion investment in India, target set for doubling bilateral trade by 2030
New Delhi, February 19: Following the visit of Qatar's Amir, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, India and Qatar have taken a significant step forward in their bilateral relations. These relations are marked by a series of key agreements and initiatives aimed at strengthening trade, investment, energy, and cultural ties between the two nations.
India, Qatar elevate ties to Strategic Partnership, aim to double bilateral trade by 2030
New Delhi, February 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani had "very productive" bilateral talks on Tuesday with the two countries deciding to elevate their ties to Strategic Partnership and with an aim to double bilateral trade by 2030.
India, Qatar aim to double annual trade in five years from existing USD 14 billion
New Delhi, February 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday, with the two leaders discussing trade, investment and energy and recalling historic trade linkages and deep-rooted people-to-people ties between the two countries.
Want to increase and diversify India-Qatar trade linkages, says PM Modi after 'productive' talks with 'brother' Sheikh Al Thani
New Delhi, Feb 18: As they announced to elevate the ties to a strategic partnership, India and Qatar on Tuesday also expressed happiness at the signing of the revised Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement and expediting negotiations on the India-Qatar Bilateral Investment Treaty.
Bilateral investment treaties must ensure arbitrators don't ignore national interest: FM Sitharaman
New Delhi, Feb 16: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has highlighted the need for bilateral investment treaties (BITs) to capture national interest in relation to regulatory powers and serve as a guide to arbitrators in resolving disputes to prevent investors with deep pockets from exploiting developing countries.
Foreign holdings of South Korean stocks at lowest level amid Trump tariff woes
Seoul, Feb 16: Despite the recent upbeat stock market, foreign ownership of South Korean shares has fallen to the lowest level in nearly one and a half years, data showed on Sunday.
India-Switzerland economic ties set to strengthen with new investment pact; no impact of MFN suspension on Indian companies: Top Swiss official
New Delhi, February 14: State Secretary for Foreign Affairs in Switzerland, Alexandre Fasel, on Thursday, said that India and Switzerland are poised to strengthen their economic ties through a new bilateral investment treaty.
Foreigners maintain net selling mode in South Korean stock, bond markets in Jan
Seoul, Feb 14: Foreign investors remained net sellers of South Korean stocks and bonds for the fifth month in a row in January amid concerns about weak economic growth momentum and uncertainties stemming from U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariff policies, the central bank said on Friday.
Bhutan investment roadshows attract Indian investors in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru
Thimphu, Feb 13: Bhutan's bid to attract investors via recent Investment Roadshows held in Delhi, Mumbai and IT city Bengaluru generated a strong interest from the Indian business community, local media in Thimphu reported on Thursday.
India-Switzerland to chalk out new investment pact; no impact of MFN suspension on Indian companies: Top Swiss official
By Naveen Kapoor, New Delhi, February 13: India and Switzerland are discussing a bilateral agreement on investments, Alexandre Fasel, the State Secretary for Foreign Affairs in Switzerland, confirmed on Thursday.
Nifty, Sensex continue to slip amid persistent FII outflows; Experts say PM Modi, Trump talks to be watched closely
Mumbai, February 12: The selling spree continued in the Indian stock markets on Wednesday as both indices opened in the red.
Bloodbath in India stocks over Trump tariff concerns; Sensex slumps over 1,000 points
New Delhi, February 11: Domestic stock markets saw a bloodbath on Tuesday over Trump tariff concerns and continued outflow of foreign portfolio from India.
Piyush Goyal rolls out red carpet for Israeli firms to invest in India
New Delhi, Feb 11: The government on Tuesday invited Israeli companies to invest in India as the rapid growth in the country's "demand potential" offers huge business opportunities.
India-Israel talks on bolstering economic times slated for tomorrow
New Delhi, Feb 10: The India-Israel Business Forum and the India-Israel CEO Forum meetings will be held here on Tuesday (February 11) aimed at deepening trade and investment ties between the two countries, according to a Commerce and Industry Ministry statement issued on Monday.
Trump tariff on steel and aluminium hits market hard; Sensex, Nifty close in red
Mumbai, February 10: The Indian stock market ended Monday's session deep in the red, as US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25 per cent tariff on steel and aluminium imports to the US rattled global investor sentiment.