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FM Sitharaman Eyes Global Capital Inflows

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has indicated that the Indian government is planning further initiatives to boost foreign capital inflows into the country. This news, falling under our 'Insights' category, suggests a strategic push to make India a more attractive destination for global investors. Recent relaxations in Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) access to government securities, including tax exemptions on interest and capital gains, are just the beginning. The Finance Ministry and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are collaborating to enhance the appeal of Indian debt markets for international players. This focus on attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and foreign institutional investment (FII) is crucial for strengthening India's economy and its bond market. As India's investment policy evolves, understanding these shifts in capital flows is key for navigating the dynamic Indian financial landscape.

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FM Sitharaman Signals More Measures to Attract Global Capital Into India

3 days ago · Lumic

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaking about attracting global capital for India's growing economy and bond market.
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3 days ago
FM Sitharaman Signals More Measures to Attract Global Capital Into India
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FM Sitharaman signals more steps to attract foreign capital saying recent bond measures are a start
Government eased FPI access to govt securities with tax relief on interest and capital gains income
RBI and Finance Ministry working together to make India bonds more attractive for global investors
Business Standard·3 days ago

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