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It might not be surprising to learn that the U.S. is the top destination for foreign direct investment (FDI).
According to new United Nations data cited by U.S. Trust's Joseph Quinlan, the U.S. accounted for $159 billion of inflows of the global total of $1.46 trillion of flows in 2013. This is down from $168 billion in 2012.
"What's more, notwithstanding last year's drop, America's FDI inflows in 2013 were still greater than combined inflows to China and India ($155 billion)," noted Quinlan. "China ranked second in FDI inflows last year, taking the Silver medal, while the Bronze medal goes to Russia thanks to a large one-off investment by a major British oil company in Russia's economy. India wasn't even on the same playing field as the U.S. and China."
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This came as the U.S. economy accelerated through the year. But, it's important to note that these moves in overseas investment are <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/understanding-emerging-markets-and-their-stocks-2014-2">about much more than short-term economic growth</a>.
"[T]he U.S. remains the perennial favorite of foreign multinationals thanks to multiple factors including a large and wealthy population, top-notch universities, a transparent rule of law, an ease of doing business that compares favorably with other nations, world-class innovative capabilities, a relatively young population, deep capital markets, and declining energy costs, to name just a few," added Quinlan.
It's interesting to see so much money come into the U.S. Sure, it's the world's largest economy. But there are many places around the world that offer fatter returns.
For now, the U.S. should enjoy this position as it means more money for capital investment and R&amp;D.

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The central government has approved eight <keyword id="44749" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Foreign-Direct-Investment">foreign direct investment</keyword> (<keyword id="44528" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="FDI">FDI</keyword>) proposals worth Rs 34.77 crore. “Based on the recommendations of <keyword id="62529" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Foreign-Investment-Promotion-Board">Foreign Investment Promotion Board</keyword> (<keyword id="6360345" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="FIPB">FIPB</keyword>)...government has approved eight proposals of foreign direct investment amounting to Rs.34.77 crore approximately,” revealed an official release. 
 
UK-based CSC Computer Sciences International Operations had asked for the government’s approval to set up a limited liability partnership (LLP) worth Rs 30 crore. Proposals of Mahanagar Gas Limited, Medicamen Biotech Ltd, TutorVista Global Private Ltd, Ventura (India) Pvt Ltd, Syssmart Services LLP and Mahindra CIE Automotive Ltd also the government’s clearance. 
 “In the FIPB meeting, a proposal relating to <keyword id="131506" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Lupin-Ltd">Lupin Ltd</keyword> was recommended for consideration of Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) as the investment involved was above Rs1,200 crore,” the release stated. Decision on as many as 12 proposals, including Syngene International Ltd, India Value Fund IV, SME <keyword id="6357264" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="capital-market">Capital Market</keyword> Corporation, SNC-Lavalin Mauritius Ltd and Verint Systems (India) Pvt Ltd, were put off.

8 FDI Proposals Worth Rs 35 Crore Gets Govt’s Nod

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has asked the economic ministries to come up with strategies in a bid to revive foreign <keyword id="6362476" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="investments">investments</keyword> in the country. The new strategies should be able to change the negative global narrative about India and reposition the country as a viable investment destination. 
 Over the weekend, <keyword id="577616" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Nripendra-Misra">Nripendra Misra</keyword>, principal secretary in the PMO, chaired a meeting with secretaries from core economic ministries to discuss measures that would revive investment in the country. “The PMO conveyed its concerns about improving the business environment in order to revive investments and stir job creation,” an official said. 
 “There was a general brainstorming on some of the immediate steps, such as resolving conflicts between investors and the government,” he added. Although officials did not divulge any information about the specific deliberations at the meeting, it is learnt that <keyword id="44528" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="FDI">FDI</keyword> (foreign direct investment) in defence had been discussed. 
 A proposal to amend the FDI policy in the defence sector is likely to be taken up soon as Prime Minister <keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword> has signalled allowing more FDI than the present cap of 26% and 49% (on a case-to-case basis). “Why should we import defence equipment? We dream of an India that is self-sufficient in producing defence equipment, using the latest technology,” Modi had said at the launch of the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya in Goa.

PMO Asks Economic Ministries To Revive Foreign Investments

Haryana is expecting a spike in <keyword id="396143" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Foreign-investments">foreign investments</keyword> from <keyword id="1334" type="COUNTRY" weightage="20" keywordseo="China">China</keyword> after over 100 <keyword id="6375845" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Small-and-medium-enterprises">small and medium enterprises</keyword> here agreed to invest over $1 billion in the state. The assurance was given to Chief Minister <keyword id="2458540" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Manohar-Lal-Khattar">Manohar Lal Khattar</keyword>, who is visiting the country along with a business delegation, to attract foreign <keyword id="6355120" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="investment">investment</keyword> in the state, according to a press release issued by the state government. 

	The chief minister interacted with business leaders and Indian diaspora based here to encourage them to invest in the state and take advantage of the new business friendly administration. 
 

	Over 100 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from as diverse fields as textiles, general engineering, auto components, and IT, have decided to consider shifting their units to the state after meeting the chief minister, the statement said. 
 

	Khattar made a strong pitch for Haryana as an ideal investment destination based on its strategic location, excellent infrastructure and supportive administrative system. 
 

	He praised the entrepreneurs and business leaders for their efforts in carving a niche for themselves and invited them for attending the Happening Haryana Global Investors Summit scheduled for March 7 and 8, in Gurgaon. 
 

	As many as eight MoUs were signed yesterday with top Chinese companies to set up a USD 10 billion industrial park and smart cities in the state. 
 

	The MoUs were signed with top Chinese companies like Wanda Group, China Land Development Company Private Limited, and ZTE Corporation. 
	 
	(Image credit: BCCL)

Over 100 China MSMEs to invest over $1 billion in Haryana

The process of taking back government’s last remaining controls in the foreign direct investment (<keyword id="44528" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="FDI">FDI</keyword>) framework has begun, which would result in the <keyword id="62529" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="Foreign-Investment-Promotion-Board">Foreign Investment Promotion Board</keyword> (FIPB) being <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/union-budget-2017-it-becomes-easy-to-invest-in-india-with-the-abolishment-of-fipb/articleshow/56913358.cms">taken down</a>, as announced by <keyword id="6355261" type="POSITION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Finance-minister">finance minister</keyword> <keyword id="42575" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Arun-Jaitley">Arun Jaitley</keyword> in his February 1 budget. 
 
The department of economic affairs (DEA) has passed a draft Cabinet note for inter-ministerial consultation regarding this matter, which also proposes the responsibility of all foreign investment in sectors that require prior approval will be given to the relevant administrative ministry, department or regulator. 
 
Also read: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/good-news-for-investors-new-and-simpler-fdi-reforms-are-coming-in-defence-telecom-and-broadcasting/articleshow/57444146.cms">Good news for investors! New and simpler FDI reforms are coming in defence, telecom and broadcasting</a> 
 
This would lead to faster approvals, eliminating the need for multiple clearances. 
 
Also, licensing for insurance, defence manufacturing or broadcast etc. would be a one-time thing, not requiring separate screening for individual orders. 
 
While DEA note prescribes a deadline for proposals to be received by the board and handheld before ministries take over, DIPP is in favour of handing over proposals immediately to ministries and departments. 
 
Also read: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/FDI-rises-53-in-last-two-years/articleshow/53451653.cms">FDI inflows have risen 53% over last two years, says Finance Minister</a> 
 DIPP is responsible for the FDI policy while DEA houses the FIPB and also administers the <keyword id="6368276" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Foreign-exchange">Foreign Exchange</keyword> Management Act along with RBI. 
 
"We have now reached a stage where FIPB can be phased out," Jaitley had said in his budget speech. "We have therefore decided to abolish the FIPB in 2017-18." 
 
Over the last two years, there have been <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/FDI-Reforms-a-tale-of-too-much-caution/articleshow/53617743.cms">several reforms</a> in the FDI policy, liberalising it so that <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/government-to-attract-62-billion-investment-from-indian-and-foreign-companies/articleshow/57537469.cms">more and more investors</a> can be attracted to the country. 
 
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Foreign Investment Promotion Board might be scrapped! FDI to be free of all govt controls

New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): India received foreign institutional inflows worth USD 26.6 billion into <keyword id="6354553" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="real-estate" source="Orion">real estate</keyword> during the six-year period from 2017 to 2022, a three-fold rise from the preceding six-year period, according to Nasdaq-listed investment management company Colliers. <keyword id="396143" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="foreign-investments" source="Orion">Foreign investments</keyword> in India have been on the rise over the last few years as the industry underwent an overhaul, with major structural, policy reforms inducing transparency and ease of business operations, according to Colliers' 'India- High on Investors' Agenda' report. The report delves into the factors that make India a preferred choice for global investors and how it has stepped ahead of other emerging economies. According to the report, foreign investments accounted for a sizeable share of 81 per cent of the total investments in real estate during 2017-22. "The country's investor-friendly FDI policies, increased transparency in deal structures, and higher investment limits through the direct route have encouraged global investors to invest in India's real estate sector," Colliers said. Institutional investments in real estate continued to remain upbeat in January-March 2023 as well, rising by 37 per cent year-on-year at USD 1.7 billion, led by the office sector. "India's favourable demographic indicators, deep digital talent pool, developmental government policies, infrastructure advancements and competitive costs have made it one of the top choices for global enterprises, fueling real estate demand in India. The strong economic and business fundamentals are enhancing institutional investors' sentiments; forging strategic partnerships to expand their portfolios," said Sankey Prasad, Chairman and Managing Director at Colliers India. From the perspective of global and Asia Pacific investors, the Indian property market currently offers attractive pricing, better valuations, and higher yields on assets. At the Asia Pacific level, India has become a preferred investment destination as Indian cities offer higher yields compared to other cities in the region at relatively lower pricing points. Major Indian cities like Bengaluru and Mumbai occupy the second and third positions, respectively, in terms of commercial yield on real estate assets across the region.

Indian real estate saw 3x  rise in foreign institutional investments during 2017-22: Colliers

Global oil prices are rising, the <keyword id="3658" type="COUNTRY" weightage="20" keywordseo="India">India</keyword>n rupee is depreciating, the government’s current account deficit is increasing. Government bonds are becoming riskier investments, and now, foreign portfolio investors are exiting India in droves, culminating in the largest monthly outflow since demonetisation was announced. From May 1st to May 25th, foreign investors pulled out a total of ₹267.7bn from Indian bonds and stock-markets, according to depository data. As a result, the total outflow is on track to exceed the ₹271.1 billion that they pulled out in December 2016 - the month after the government imposed its demonetisation initiative. This will be the highest outflow of foreign money in 18 months. Consistent outflow The investor panic after demonetisation was short-lived, as <keyword id="46757" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="foreign-investment">foreign investment</keyword> stabilised and gradually increased in 2017-18. This was largely due to the implementation of the insolvency and bankruptcy code, the new GST law, surging stock-markets, a rebound in manufacturing growth and depressed interest rates in developed countries like the US. However, the outflow of foreign investment has been consistent in 2018 so far, pointing at a deeper malaise and lack of confidence in India’s short-term growth trajectory. In April, foreign investment outflows totalled <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/fpi-outflows-hit-16-month-high-at-rs-15500-crore-in-april/articleshow/64049143.cms">₹155bn</a>, a 16-month high. In addition, March yielded a meagre net inflow result of ₹26.5bn, only due to <keyword id="6391506" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Equity">equity</keyword> inflows, while net outflows in February 2018 totalled ₹116.7bn. In fact, as of May 25th, foreign outflows from India have totalled ₹291 billion in the year so far. Rupee set to weaken further As foreign investment continues its downward spiral and oil prices increase, the rupee will only weaken further as there are less foreign investors entering the economy and buying rupees. The Reserve Bank of India is trying to do its best to stem the fall, by using up its dollar reserves to prop the currency, but as its foreign reserves <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/forex/forex-reserve-drops-3-2-billion-on-dollar-outflows/articleshow/64031531.cms">dwindle</a>, its ability to intervene in the future will be compromised. This scenario isn’t only limited to India, though. After years of low interest rates in the US and across Europe, money came from these countries into emerging markets in Asia and South America in search of higher returns. However, as interest rates in these developed markets are on the upswing, less money is leaving them. Paul Krugman, a Nobel Prize winning economist, raised alarm bells last week, when he pointed to <a href="https://twitter.com/paulkrugman/statuses/999272781215879168">an impending crisis in emerging markets</a>, based on the drastic decline in currencies, the pileup in dollar <keyword id="44647" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="debt">debt</keyword> and slowdown in economic growth. For now, foreign investment in India is tied to the country’s growth rate over the next few quarters, which is in turn, tied to oil prices. If India exceeds quarterly growth estimates, it will be able to lure investors back. However, with oil prices set to hover around $80 a barrel a near term, maintaining growth, let alone exceeding predictions, will be extremely difficult. It seems that foreign investors will continue to pull money out in the near term. As a result, the Indian government will have no choice but to rely on demand and investment from domestic entities to keep the bond and stock markets afloat.

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