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India's commerce secretary looks to more open global markets

Rita Teaotia, India's commerce secretary, tells Courtney Fingar how the country's momentum to drive economic reform and open up FDI is now flying into the headwinds of a global slowdown and rising protectionism.

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India's rapid growth spikes investor interest

As China's economic growth slows, and markets around the world continue to stagnate, India is proving to be a global bright spot. This has not escaped the attention of investors, who are now flocking to the country in record numbers to take advantage of prime minister Narendra Modi business-friendly policies.

ADB urges India to follow the 'east Asian model' of economic growth

The Asian Development Bank's director-general for south Asia has revealed mixed feelings about India's economic growth.

India records strong first quarter

The top performer in The fDi Report 2016 has continued its strong growth into the new year

Wang Jianlin leads Chinese investors into India

Property billionaire Wang Jianlin's $9bn commitment to build an industrial park in northern India is part of an influx of Chinese investment in a country that needs foreign capital for vital infrastructure projects.

India leaves the door open for retrospective tax

With the Indian government pursuing Vodafone over a $2.1bn tax bill, assurances by prime minister Narendra Modi that India has dropped its policy of retrospective taxation may not be enough to satisfy investors.

India makes its infrastructure case at Davos

A speech by Indian finance minister Arun Jaitley urged investors to assist the country in its infrastructure growth plans.

View from the C-Suite: SBICAP seeks Indian summer

Investment bank SBICAP is betting on India's economic rise and international expansion, using its knowledge of the country to facilitate crossborder capital flows and business engagement.

India's minimum alternate tax raises concerns with foreign investors

Clarification on India's minimum alternate tax is required as foreign investors struggle to understand their liability. 

Vodafone India wins $690m tax battle on appeal in Bombay High Court

Verdict on October 8 overturns tax tribunal's judgment by ruling that there was no transfer of share options and reflects government's desire for early resolution of tax disputes.

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