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The door India left ajar: Economic ties with China see a calibrated reset with easing of FDI rules – explained

NEW DELHI: Nearly six years after India tightened scrutiny of foreign direct investment from countries sharing land borders, the government has initiated a recalibration of the framework governing such investments, allowing minority ownership structures routed through overseas entities to access the automatic route while retaining approval requirements for direct investments from neighbouring jurisdictions.The Union Cabinet…

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FDI policy shift seen as pragmatic move; experts say eased norms may boost capital flows with safeguards

The government’s move to relax foreign direct investment rules for China and other nations sharing land borders with India has drawn support from experts, who say the step attempts to strike a balance between attracting capital and protecting strategic interests. They also noted that the proposal for a 60-day fast-track approval window for investments in…

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Government relaxes norms for Chinese FDI, clearance in 60 days for select sectors

NEW DELHI: The Union cabinet on Tuesday eased norms governing investments from China and other countries sharing a land border with India, to provide for faster approvals in “strategic sectors”, while fast-tracking inflows when the entity from across the border holds under 10% and is a non-controlling shareholder.The govt has amended Press Note 3, issued…

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Govt relaxes FDI investment rules from China, other neighbouring countries

The government has eased foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for countries sharing land borders with India, including China, by amending Press Note 3 of 2020, government sources said on Tuesday, reported news agency PTI.The decision was approved at a Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources added.Under Press Note 3 introduced in…

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FDI climbs 18% to $47.87 bn in FY26 so far; US inflows nearly double

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into India increased 18 per cent year-on-year to $47.87 billion during April-December 2025-26, with inflows from the United States nearly doubling in the first nine months of the fiscal, government data released on Friday showed.FDI during April-December FY24 had stood at $40.67 billion, PTI reported.In the October-December quarter of 2025-26, FDI…

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Budget 2026: Simpler tax laws may lift FDI flows; experts flag capital cost relief

The Union Budget should prioritise simpler and more predictable tax laws, alongside tax neutrality for cross-border and corporate reorganisations, to strengthen India’s appeal as a long-term destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), tax and economic experts said, reported PTI.They argued that rationalising the tax framework and lowering the cost of capital would complement ongoing reforms…

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Strong fundamentals, big-ticket investments to propel India’s FDI in 2026

FDI inflows into India are expected to register robust growth in 2026, supported by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, big-ticket investment announcements, sustained efforts to improve the ease of doing business, and a new generation of investment-linked trade pacts.To ensure that India remains an attractive and investor-friendly destination, the government reviews the FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) policy…

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