Foreign investment

September 26, 2026 3:01 PM

India-EU FTA concluded on equal terms after 17 years, technology transfer key for growth: Jitin Prasada

Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada on Saturday said India was able to conclude its long-pending free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union on equal terms after nearly 17 years of negotiations, while stressing that technology transfers, local manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) would play a critical role in the country’s next phase of industrial growth. Speaking at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS), Prasada said the India-EU FTA ...

June 4, 2026 1:47 PM

India emerging as trusted global investment destination, says Piyush Goyal at Citi India Conference 2026

India has emerged as one of the world's most trusted investment destinations and is poised to remain the fastest-growing major economy for decades, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said while addressing the Citi India Conference 2026 on Thursday. Delivering the keynote address virtually, Goyal highlighted India's economic resilience, expanding manufacturing base, infrastructure development and growing network of trade agreements as key drivers of investor confidence. He said hi...

June 16, 2024 11:27 AM

Foreign investors return to Indian markets with investment of Rs 2743 crore

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) re-entered the Indian equity markets with a notable net investment of Rs 2,743 crore on Friday, signaling a positive turn. However, despite this recent inflow, overall FPI investments remain in the negative territory. According to the latest data from the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), net investments for June are still in the red, standing at Rs 3,064 crore. This negative trend follows a period of significant sell-off by foreign investors, whi...