The new government of Narendra Modi has laid out plans to loosen India's strict FDI rules, but is facing opposition in parliament.

The Indian government plans to lift the ceiling on FDI into defence, but proposals will be considered on a case-by-case basis only. 

India's new government has made the first steps in allowing 100% FDI in certain parts of the transport industry.

Speaking since Narendra Modi's election victory in May, India's new cabinet ministers have sent mixed signals about the governments FDI intentions.

Carefully timed arbitration notices from several foreign companies in India send strong signals to the new government that they need to reform the country's business landscape.

There has been no investment in Indian multi-brand retail since September 2012, with investors likely to be holding off on deals until the results of the April election.

The ongoing dispute between mobile phone operator Vodafone and the Indian government has hit another stalemate, with talks over a retrospectively applied tax bill breaking down.

A visit by the UK’s prime minister to the Indian state of West Bengal underscores the importance of trade ties between the two economies. 

US retail giant Wal-Mart Stores has announced that it will break its partnership with Indian retailer Bharti Enterprises.

With Indo-Japanese relations blossoming, many Japanese firms are eyeing the country's impressive domestic market, but unless India can smooth out complexities in its business environment, the new relationship risks turning sour.