FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT
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SC to Centre: Is FDI a political gimmick? CNN IBN
The Supreme Court is pulling up Central Government on allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail. The apex court while hearing a PIL against FDI in multi-brand retail asked the government to explain its views on the impact of the policy on ...2:29
Govt agrees to time-bound probe Headlines Today
The government has offered a time-bound probe under a retired judge on the issue of Walmart lobbying allegations. The government's assurance comes after the opposition demanded that the Joint Parliamentary Committee look into the matter. The decision to permit...1:28
Walmart clarifies; gives UPA a clean chit CNN IBN
US retail-giant Walmart has responded to the graft charges being levelled against it by Opposition leaders in India. Walmart has clarified that the disclosure report, which has been discussed before the US Senate, has nothing to do with political contacts or I...0:28
Parl deadlock over Walmart row CNN IBN
Parliament continues to remain in a deadlock in spite of the government's assurances of fair probe into allegations of Walmart lobbying. The government's assurance comes after the opposition demanded that the Joint Parliamentary Committee look into the matter....4:33
Parl witnesses furore over Walmart CNN IBN
Giving in to the opposition's demand for a probe and debate on the Walmart row, the government has now changed its pitch, claiming that it wants to clear the air on the matter. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath made a statement in the House claim...0:32
US State Dept gives Walmart clean chit CNN IBN
US State Department spokesperson, Victoria Nuland, clarifies that there has been no violation of any law by Walmart in the United States. She then goes on to downplay the Walmart report and its implications in the Indian perspective. The US-based retail giant ...6:08
Govt agrees to Walmart probe CNN IBN
After an unrelenting Opposition uproar in Parliament, the government conceded to mull over the possibility of a probe into the allegations surrounding Walmart's lobbying. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath made a statement in the House claiming th...13:07
Oppn lashes out at Cong in Parliament CNN IBN
Both Houses of Parliament witnessed a furore today, as another day in the Winter Session was washed out by the Walmart crisis. The BJP cornered the government, holding proceedings to ransom, demanding an immediate response on the Walmart issue. The US-based re...1:37
Oppn demands an answer on Walmart CNN IBN
Senior opposition leader Venkaiah Naidu rakes up the Walmart issue in Parliament, demanding that the government provide an immediate response on the issue. Speaker of the Rajya Sabha, and honourable Vice President of India, Hamid Ansari was forced to adjourn p...3:28
Walmart storm rocks Winter Session CNN IBN
The Walmart lobbying issue raised a storm in both Houses of Parliament. For the second consecutive day, the BJP-led opposition members kicked up a row. The BJP gave a notice to the Speaker for the suspension of the Question Hour. The Rajya Sabha Chairman has n...3:46
Govt challenges Oppn to prove allegations Times Now
The BJP is now demanding a time-bound judicial probe into the Walmart controversy. Caving in under the immense pressure of the opposition in Parliament, the government agreed to a probe and debate on the issue. The opposition, which lost the vote on FDI in mul...11:59
Walmart row | Govt ready for probe Times Now
After chaos in the Parliament, the Government finally agrees to a debate and probe into the Walmart allegations. The opposition has claimed that the UPA bought votes to push the FDI Bill. The US-based retail giant clarified its expenditure of 25 million dollar...3:09
Govt: Ready for probe on Walmart row Times Now
Union Minister for Law, Kamal Nath, claims that the government is open to a probe on the matter of the Walmart report. He assures that the government is taking all the necessary steps to ensure the absence of lobbying in India. The BJP and the Left have demand...7:26
Oppn unites in attack against the govt Times Now
Left leader Sitaram Yechury voices the concerns shared by the BJP-led opposition and calls for a structured debate on the issues of lobbying, which were raked up by a report submitted by Walmart before the US Senate. Despite the US State Department spokesperso...14:37
BJP puts up joint attack in Parl Times Now
Opposition leader Yashwant Sinha leads the uproar in Parliament over the Walmart row, demanding an immediate response from the government on the issue. The US-based retail giant issued a statement and spoke before the US senate clarifying its report stating an...1:09
Speaker adjourns the RS after furore Times Now
Speaker of the Rajya Sabha, and honourable Vice President of India, Hamid Ansari is forced to adjourn proceedings in the Rajya Sabha after the Left parties and the BJP-led opposition demand the suspension of the Question Hour. The BJP-led opposition has empha...1:35
'Walmart didn't break US law' Times Now
Responding to a question on the BJP-led opposition's prime accusations, US State Department spokesperson, Victoria Nuland, clarifies that there has been no violation of any law by Walmart in the United States. She then goes on to downplay the Walmart report an...6:16
Cong: Oppn must provide proof on Walmart Times Now
The Congress-led UPA government hits back at the BJP for threatening to stall Parliament proceedings over the Walmart report. The Congress challenges the BJP to prove its allegations before causing a furore in Parliament. The United States has downplayed the i...3:01
BJP: Want independent probe on Walmart Times Now
The BJP seeks ans independent probe into the Walmart disclosure report that spoke of lobbying in India's political circles. Although the US has downplayed the Walmart report, the BJP-led opposition is still pushing for a time-bound judicial probe on the matter...12:10
BJP to create furore in LS & RS CNN IBN
The opposition is all geared up to stall parliament proceedings over Walmart's 'lobbying' report. Taking yesterday's outrage forward, the BJP has given notices for the suspension of the Question Hour in both Houses. The BJP has also demanded an independent pro...7:45
BJP to disrupt Parl over Walmart issue Headlines Today
The BJP-led opposition has emphasized that it will step up the pressure on the UPA for a clarification on the issue of Walmart. The US-based retail giant issued a statement and spoke before the US senate clarifying its report stating an expenditure of 25 milli...0:28
Walmart | US refutes graft allegations CNN IBN
The US has responded to questions raised by the BJP-led opposition in India over the money spent by Walmart to lobby before the US Senate. State Department spokesperson, Victoria Nuland, clarified that there has been no violation of any law in the United State...15:41
6 AM Bulletin | Dec 11, 2012 | News Bulletin CNN IBN
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Rajya Sabha row over Walmart report CNN IBN
The opposition, which lost the vote on FDI in multi-brand retail, has now claimed that the government bought votes to push through the Bill. The allegations were made after Walmart was accused of spending crores in lobbying with US Senators.6:40
Walmart lobbying report sparks a row Times Now
A series of disclosure reports by global retail giant Walmart before the US Senate that it has spent $25 million since 2008 for lobbying in India to facilitate its entry into the open market have caused a stir in Parliament. The Opposition has accused the gove...1:43
Discussion on FDI in retail today, vote tomorrow JAIHIND TV
There will be a debate on allowing FDI in retail in the Lok Sabha starting around 2 PM today, followed by a vote tomorrow. While the Government is confident about the outcome of the vote, with the SP, BSP, and the DMK throwing their weight behind the Bill, the...5:48
Walmart's India 'bribe' probe Times Now
The FDI in retail issue is going to singe the UPA government. US MNC Walmart is being investigated by the enforcement directorate for alleged violations. At the same time, the US MNC itself is investigating alleged bribery of government officials when Walmart ...0:59
Walmart paid bribe to enter India? India TV
Did US company Walmart pay bribe to government officials to set up its business in India? Walmart itself claimed it was investigating these claims. This allegation has only increased the troubles of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Rahul Gandhi who had been p...2:56
Logjam expected in Parl session | PM invites Oppn Headlines Today
FDI in retail could see a logjam in Parliament. The winter session of Parliament may be a washout over the UPA and Opposition getting ready to bang heads over the FDI in retail bill that could be tabled in the Parliament. The UPA has been trying to hard sell F...16:00
DMK keeps Govt on tenterhooks over FDI Headlines Today
DMK continues to be evasive on its decision over extending support to FDI in retail proposed by the UPA government. DMK chief M Karunanidhi says that small and medium retail traders in Tamil Nadu are apprehensive that FDI will affect them adversely and so a de...6:45
Rahul begins poll pitch in Himachal Pradesh Times Now
Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi sounded the poll bugle at a massive rally in Himachal Pradesh. The Congress scion batted for the UPA government's Foreign Direct Investment in multi-brand retail. Rahul Gandhi assured farmers that the FDI in retail, woul...23:55
Second wave of reforms cleared Times Now
Finance Minister P Chidambaram announces the clearance of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in insurance and pension. He also announces various plan proposed by the cabinet.43:13
Government on reform mode Headlines Today
The Union Cabinet has raised the cap on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in insurance from 26 percent to 49 percent. It has also opened up investment in the pension sector by allowing 26 percent FDI. But the reactions to these reforms have not been all that enc...8:00
Cabinet clears FDI in pension, insurance Times Now
The Congress led UPA government continues to be on the reform mode. The Union Cabinet reportedly has raised the cap on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in insurance from 26 percent to 49 percent. It has also opened up investment in the pension sector by allowin...3:09
Finance Minister pushes for reforms Headlines Today
The Finance Minister P Chidambaram has made it clear that there's no going back on reforms. In an interview to BBC, Chidambaram made it clear that India will continue on the growth path that will ensure a nine per cent growth rate at minimum. The government is...2:18
Cabinet puts heads together to discuss FDI reforms Headlines Today
The government is preparing for another round of reforms and the Cabinet is meeting to discuss the possibility of FDI in insurance and pension sector, amongst other things. The government's proposal is to increase FDI in the insurance sector from 26 per cent t...0:59
Cabinet to approve FDI in insurance and pension India TV
The government is likely to approve its next big set of reforms today. The Cabinet is scheduled to give a green signal to the proposal which hikes the cap on FDI in the insurance sector. Foreign Direct Investments in insurance could go up from 26 per cent to 4...21:13
Mamata is West Bengal's tigress: Sharad India TV
Mamata Banerjee is West Bengal's tigress, and her defiance of the UPA has entered the history books. These were some of the epithets used by JD(U) president Sharad Yadav to describe Mamata Banerjee and her protest rally in Delhi's jantar Mantar against the UPA...23:49
Market Makers | Rashesh Shah ET NOW
The market is upbeat after the slew of policy action, and the Chairman and CEO of Edelweiss Group talks to Nikunj Dalmia on the reason behind this optimism. He explains what it will take for India to make progress and beat inflation, how long term investors sh...3:44
BJP proposed FDI in retail during NDA rule Aaj Tak
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held protests and demonstrations across the country to oppose the government's decision on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the retail sector. But surprisingly, it was the BJP who laid the foundation of FDI in retail ten year...22:32
Dissecting India's new FDI policy ET NOW
India's new FDI policy is debated by Kishore Biyani, Bijou Kurien, Thomas Varghese and BS Nagesh. The discussion covers whether the economic policy is a smart and adequate move, if the current investment is too large, the challenges arising out of many states ...4:41
Cong eyes Nitish, SP after Didi exits Headlines Today
After Mamata Banerjee parted ways with the Congress, all eyes are on Nitish Kumar and Mulayam Singh. Nitish Kumar seems willing to extend his support to whoever grants special status to Bihar. If the Congress gets the support of 40 MPs from Samajwadi Party and...50:06
Can Govt survive the pressure? | Sep 17, 2012 Times Now
Newshour | The government has been cornered by its own allies and the Opposition over the issue of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in retail. Yet it has shown no hesitation nor any plan to go back on the reforms even as the deadline set by West Bengal Chief Mi...36:32
Is FDI in retail good for India? Captain News
Zero Hour | Stern opposition meets the government's decision to allow 51% FDI in multi-brand retail. While several cry foul and say that hundreds of traders and small scale businesses would be affected, many are pro-FDI. Catch both sides of the debate on this ...1:43
AI welcomes FDI in Aviation Times Now
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affair's (CCEA) decision to clear Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Aviation, which allows foreign carriers to invest in domestic airlines, has been welcomed by the cash-strapped Air India. Union Minister of Civil Aviation Aj...5:40
Congress faces the heat of FDI Times Now
Government's decision to clear the much-awaited Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail and Aviation has not gone well with the Opposition and certain UPA allies like the TMC who have termed this move as 'anti-people'. But Prime Minister Manmohan...2:00
Can Govt withstand pressure? | Sep 14, 2012 Times Now
Newshour | The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has taken a bold decision by clearing the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail and Aviation and thereby making sincere attempts to end the policy paralysis. Even the hike in diesel pr...5:42
PM calls for support from people Times Now
Prime Minister Manmohan Sigh has requested the people to support the slew of decisions taken by the government on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) as it these are taken for the national interests. Prime Minister has said that these decisions will improve the in...4:31
The contentious case of FDI | Sep 14, 2012 Headlines Today
News Night | Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has cleared the much-awaited Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail and Aviation, shaking off India's policy paralysis. This move has kicked off a political storm with TMC setting a 72-ho...8:54
Political war over FDI | Sep 14, 2012 Headlines Today
News Night | The government's decision to clear the much-awaited Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail and Aviation has kicked off a massive political storm. The TMC has given an ultimatum to rollback the decision. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh...30:13
Govt pushes FDI through despite opposition Headlines Today
The government is doing everything possible to ensure investment in the country as it has cleared 51% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail and Aviation despite opposition from its allies. The decision is taken by the Cabinet Committee on Econo...11:13
Cabinet clears FDI in multi-brand retail Times Now
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has cleared the much-awaited Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail. This would mean that companies like the Tesco and Walmart will now be able to open their stores in India.1:51
Consensus on FDI eludes UPA Times Now
Although Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has attended the UPA coordination committee meet, she has not budged from her stand on the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). But she has expressed her willingness to hold further d...1:49
Mamata sticks to her stand, opposes FDI Times Now
Although Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has attended the coordination committee meet, she has not budged from her stand on the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). But she has expressed her willingness to hold further dis...2:00
PM defends India's investment climate Times Now
Dismissing the statement of US President Barack Obama that India does not have an investment friendly climate, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says that India is the recipient of maximum Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the region. He also has cited the the Un...2:00
Prime Minister hits back at Obama Times Now
Dismissing the statement of US President Barack Obama that India does not have an investment friendly climate, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says that India is the recipient of maximum Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the region. He also has cited the the Un...14:30
Rupee hits record low Headlines Today
Rupee continues its losing streak as it touches a record low of 56.19 to the US dollar.1:56
Taliban terror alert on Wagah border Aaj Tak
After Pakistan's warning of a probable terror attack on Wagah border, the region has been put on high alert.1:06
Wagah border faces terror attack scare Times Now
Security at Wagah border has been enhanced after an alert of a possible attack by the Taliban.1:44
Wagah border faces terror alert Headlines Today
Security has been beefed at the Wagah border after Pakistan issues a terror alert.20:10
AI turnaround plan approved Times Now
Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh announces cabinet approval for the financial restructuring package promised to Air India.3:39
Govt to take decision on FDI in aviation Headlines Today
The Government is mulling over a decision to allow foreign carriers to invest up to 49% in domestic airlines.0:52
Govt to take decision on FDI in aviation Headlines Today
The Government is mulling over a decision to allow foreign carriers to invest up to 49% in domestic airlines.17:46
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DIPP study on FDI in aviation ET NOW
Despite the Finance Minister's annoucement that the Govt is considering 49% FDI in aviation, the policy makers are debating what should be the cap.3:45
Budget 2012 | 49% FDI in aviation on the cards Times Now
The Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has proposed 49 per cent Foreign Direct Investment in aviation in the Union Budget 2012-13.22:53
'If India is shining, thr's no sign of any cloud anywhere' ET NOW
In this show watch top businessmen debate on the Davos meet and on how the prime minister can work towards bettering the country.0:44
Cabinet note to allow 49% FDI in aviation likely: Ajit Singh ET NOW
The government is likely initiate the process to allow foreign carriers to pick up to 49% stake in Indian airlines, says civil aviation minister Ajit Singh.1:38
DGCA de-registers two Kingfisher ATR planes ET NOW
Aviation sector regulator, DGCA, is not satisfied with Vijay Mallya's financial plan for Kingfisher Airlines and has ordered the airlines to pay its employees by the end of this month.23:20
'Rupee will stabilise against dollar in 2012' ET NOW
Shankar Sharma, Global Trading Strategist at First Global forecasts, a good year for the Indian markets in 2012; he says there is no fundamental weakness in rupee and it will strengthen soon.24:19
FDI in aviation vital for envisaged growth: Ajit Singh ET NOW
Aviation Minister Ajit Singh, in an exclusive interview to ET Now, says FDI in aviation is vital for the Indian aviation sector to grow. There will be spirited discussion in the GoM on the issue of ATF imports, he says.4:46
Govt notifies 100% FDI in single-brand retail ET NOW
The government has notified 100% FDI in single-brand retail, paving way for global chains to have full ownership of their India operations.23:07
India economy 2012: The good, the bad and the ugly ET NOW
As the new year is ushered in, ET Insight reviews the good, the bad and the ugly of what one can expect of the country's economy in 2012.23:42
Agenda for renewal: India Inc's pitch for change ET NOW
Stuck in a crossfire of global economic crisis and corruption conundrum, the who's who of India Inc put together priority list to help push for change.44:17
Equity markets: The future of investing in India ET NOW
Indian stock markets have seen a lot of red lately, but the burning question is whether the markets have hit nadir or are still on a downward spiral. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and others elaborate on the issue.31:55
Centre Stage: Ambika Soni on UPA's stand on FDI, Lokpal Headlines Today
Ambika Soni on the hot seat as she speaks about the FDI holdback, Kapil Sibal's Censorship and the Lokpal Bill.4:29
Govt decides to suspend FDI decision, Parl logjam ends Headlines Today
The deadlock in Parliament came to an end after government decided to suspend the decision to allow 51 per cent FDI in the retail sector.3:14
Notification of FDI policy put on hold Times Now
After an all-party meeting held earlier today, the Government has decided to postpone the notification of the FDI policy indefinitely.5:44
ISI agent to plead guilty, All party meet on retail FDI