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Investment Climate Issues May 2010

Volatile Stock Markets hold potential for Investors
The Economic Times, May 30, 2010

Stock markets around the world have been quite volatile since the last few weeks due to the negative sentiments in the global markets on one hand, and positive sentiments in the domestic markets triggered by strong results and fundamentals of domestic companies, on the other. <<More>>

More Foreign Investments Likely in Power Sector
The Hindu, May 25, 2010

With first major foreign direct investment (FDI) into the power sector coming through from Sembcorp Utilities into Gayatri Projects and investment of Rs 1,100 crore, the Union Power Minister of India said that the country is poised for more overseas investments into the sector in future. <<More>>

FDI in Multi-brand Retail Set to Get 100% Backing
Economic Times, May 25, 2010

The commerce and industry ministry is likely to propose 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail, opening the doors to the likes of Wal-Mart and Tesco, but will suggest stiff local sourcing requirements and mandatory investments in backward linkages. <<More>>

China Calls for Fair Investment Environment
The Hindu, May 18, 2010

China's Commerce Ministry called on India to provide an “open, fair and transparent” investment environment, in its first response to the reported restrictions on the import of Chinese telecom equipment. <<More>>

Convertible notes may get FDI tag
Economic Times, May 15, 2010

The finance ministry of India wants to tighten the definition of foreign investments to include instruments that carry potential voting rights, such as convertible debentures, but some experts say the rule may be cumbersome. <<More>>

New body to enforce FDI ban strictly
Economic Times, May 14, 2010

The Indian government is likely to subject all investments in sectors closed to foreign investments to greater scrutiny through a new oversight body to ensure that foreign capital does not slip into these sectors undetected. <<More>>

Retail FDI May Come with Stiff Conditions
Economic Times, May 09, 2010

Multi-brand retail foreign direct investment (FDI) in India may be allowed subject to a stiff condition that global retailers will have to invest heavily in the back-end infrastructure like warehousing and cold storage. <<More>>

Companies Developing Cold Feet
Economic Times, May 07, 2010

A sudden aversion among international investors for emerging market debt in the backdrop of the recent Eurozone financial crisis is forcing global corporates to defer overseas borrowing.  <<More>>

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