Other Briefings
India to Consider FDI in Domestic Carriers
Jul. 8 – Authorities will soon begin talks on possibly raising foreign direct investment in local carriers to push New Delhi’s recently opened Terminal 3 into becoming an international aviation hub. “This issue would be discussed in coming few days. A final view may be taken shortly,” Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said in a […]
India Opens Debate on Foreign Investment in Retail
Jul. 7 – The Commerce and Industry Ministry released a discussion paper on Tuesday that considers removing barriers hindering foreign investment in the retail sector. Currently, only 51 percent of foreign direct investment is allowed for single-brand retail while multi-brand retail is limited to cash-and-carry branches. It is now being proposed that large-scale investment in […]
Mahindra & Mahindra to Establish Special Economic Zone for Aerospace Sector
Jul. 6 – Indian conglomerate Mahindra & Mahindra is in negotiations to establish a special economic zone (SEZ) targeting the aerospace sector industry. The 250-acre SEZ will be located near Bangalore International Airport following a public private partnership model. M&M is not new to the aerospace industry. The company opened a component-making facility at Malur […]
New Committee to Evaluate Investment Plans in Sensitive Sectors
Jun. 29 – India is setting up a new committee that will evaluate the sensitive sector investment plans of local companies with foreign shareholders to confirm if a firm is truly Indian-owned. The panel will study plans to invest in sensitive sectors such as telecommunications, aviation and single-brand retail looking at a company’s shareholding pattern […]
India to Impose Service Tax on Plane Tickets in July
Jun. 28 – India will soon impose a 10 percent service tax on local and international airfares of Rs. 100 and Rs. 500 respectively whichever is less beginning July 1. According to the Department of Revenue, 10 percent of the gross value of the ticket or Rs. 100 per journey, whichever is less will be […]
Insurance Sector May Increase Cap on FDI
Jun. 23 – India is considering lifting its foreign direct investment cap on the insurance sector from 26 percent to 49 percent according to Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee. “We have committed to allow 49 percent and the necessary legislation is pending before the House, as the leg process will be completed it will be done…in […]
India’s Bio-Tech Industry Grows by 17 Percent
Jun. 22 – The country’s bio-tech industry grew by 17 percent to US$3 billion during the 2009-10 financial year compared to the previous period, with the bio-pharma market contributing to the majority of growth. According to a survey conducted by the Association of Biotechnology-led Enterprises and the BioSpectrum journal, the bio-pharma made up 60 percent […]
Commerce Ministry Proposes Increased FDI in Defense Sector
May 18 – India’s Commerce and Industry Ministry has released a discussion paper that suggests increasing foreign direct investment in the defense sector from 26 percent to 74 percent to improve manufacturing and technology transfer in the country. The response to the proposal has been varied, with some suggesting an increase of 49 percent instead […]
