Fdi In Defence

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  Stocks Win Some, Lose Some, Global Triggers Hold The Cards

  Government's decision to open up foreign direct investment in defence, pharma aviation, single-brand retail and broadcasting, among others, was music to investors' ears.

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  Government Notifies Composite Cap for Foreign Investment

  Sectors like insurance, pension, retail and pharmaceuticals will benefit from introduction of composite cap in the FDI or foreign direct investment policy which came into effect from Thursday.

• Budget 2014: Government Raises Military Spending, Eases FDI Limit in Arms Industry

  The government boosted defence spending by 12 per cent in 2014-15 over the previous year in a Budget presented on Thursday and further opened the domestic weapons industry to foreign investment to help rebuild the military and narrow the gap with China.

• 49 Per Cent FDI in Defence Unlikely to Enthuse US Firms: USIBC

  The government's decision to increase FDI in the defence sector from 26 per cent to 49 per cent is only an "incremental" step and is unlikely to bring the much needed funds in this key area, the US-India Business Council (USIBC) said on Friday.

• Government May Soon Decide on FDI in Rail, Defence Sectors

  The government proposes to hike the foreign direct investment (FDI) ceiling in the sensitive defence sector to 49 per cent from 26 per cent, ensuring control in Indian hands, for boosting domestic industry of a country which imports up to 70 per cent of its military hardware.

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  Cabinet Approves Foreign Investment Hike in Defence, Railways

  India, the world's largest arms importer, wants to open up the domestic weapons industry to help boost domestic manufacturing and modernise its Soviet-era military.

• Defence Firms Gain on FDI Limit Hike

  Shares in defence equipment makers gain after the government increased the FDI investment limit in the defence sector to 49 per cent.

• FDI to Help in Strengthening Rail Infrastructure: Commerce Minister

  A day after approving big ticket foreign direct investment (FDI) in railways and defence, the government on Thursday said FDI in railways will help in strengthening infrastructure and that asserted security will not be compromised.

• Government Notifies Increase in FDI Cap to 49 Per Cent in Defence Sector

  The government on Tuesday notified the increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) limit to 49 per cent in the defence sector through approval route.

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  Government Initiates Exercise to Raise FDI in Defence to 100 Per Cent: Report

  In a major policy initiative, the government is proposing to raise foreign direct investment (FDI) in defence sector to 100 per cent through the approval route, according to sources.

• Defence Equipment Makers Rally on Reports of Likely FDI Hike

  Shares in defence equipment manufacturers rallied on media reports of a potential increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the sector from current 26 per cent, multiple dealers said.

• Industry Body Welcomes Government Resolve to Liberalise FDI in Defence

  Welcoming the government's resolve to liberalise foreign direct investment (FDI) in the defence sector, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Tuesday said the proposed move will create more opportunities within the country by helping create jobs and boost manufacturing sector growth.

• Ficci Welcomes Government Proposal to Enhance FDI in Defence

  Endorsing the government's proposal to liberalise foreign direct investment (FDI) in Indias defence sector, Ficci onb Friday said the move will raise manufacturing capability and could be used to achieve self-reliance in critical defence technologies.

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  44 Indian Firms Approved To Make Defence Items With Foreign Companies

  A total of 44 Indian companies, including public sector units, have received approvals related to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) till now for joint production of defence items with foreign companies, Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said on Monday.

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  74% FDI In Defence Via Automatic Route, With National Security Rider

  Foreign firms can directly invest up to 74 per cent in the defence sector, the government said today, raising the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) cap from 49 per cent through the automatic route. However, foreign investments will be subject to scrutiny on grounds of national security and the government will have the right to review any investment t...