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• India approved only one Chinese Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposal worth ₹1 crore and 13 proposals from Hong Kong totaling ₹610.42 crore during the last financial year. • These investments require prior government clearance under Press Note 3 of the DPIIT, a regulation implemented in April 2020 for countries sharing a land border with India. • The restrictive policy was established to prevent opportunistic takeovers and acquisitions of Indian firms during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• India approved only one Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposal from China worth Rs 1 crore during the last financial year. • In contrast, the government cleared 13 FDI applications from Hong Kong totaling Rs 610.42 crore. • These figures highlight the strict regulatory environment for investments from countries sharing a land border with India, which require prior government approval.

• India approved only one foreign direct investment (FDI) proposal from China during the 2025-26 fiscal year, valued at just Rs 1 crore. • In contrast, 13 proposals from Hong Kong were approved, totaling a significantly higher investment of Rs 610.42 crore. • This disparity highlights a continued trend of negligible direct investment from mainland China amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and regulatory scrutiny.

• President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr is implementing a series of business-friendly reforms to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and compete with regional rivals like Vietnam and Malaysia. • Key initiatives include new laws regarding taxation and governance, extended land leasing options, and ambitious infrastructure upgrades to the nation's power grid, ports, and railways. • These efforts aim to capitalize on the global shift of supply chains as companies move operations away from China due to ongoing trade tensions and tariffs with Washington.

• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India has reached a five-year high, driven by strong capital inflows and resilient domestic demand despite global trade headwinds. • The services sector emerged as the primary growth engine with a 10% expansion, followed by industry growth of 7.3% and a more subdued 3.6% increase in agriculture. • This surge is significant as robust investment momentum and gross capital formation are currently offsetting global economic uncertainties and inflation.

• Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows rose by 6% last year, totaling $1.6 trillion and reversing a two-year decline. • According to the UN Trade and Investment’s World Investment Report 2026, released on July 7, the surge was primarily driven by the AI boom in advanced economies. • UNCTAD's Nan Li Collins emphasizes that developing countries must identify and utilize new FDI entry points to benefit from this digital investment drive.

• India's net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has experienced a sharp decline, crashing from $28 billion to just $1 billion over a two-year period. • This downturn occurs despite gross FDI inflows reaching a record high of $94.5 billion in FY26, indicating a significant gap between incoming and outgoing capital. • The trend is concerning as it suggests that while new investments are entering the country, a larger volume of capital is being repatriated or withdrawn by foreign investors.

• The FDIC has released a list of state nonmember banks that recently underwent evaluations for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). • The CRA, established in 1977, mandates that the FDIC assess whether banks are meeting the credit needs of their entire community, specifically targeting low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. • Public disclosure of these evaluations and ratings is required by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA) for all examinations conducted after July 1, 1990.

• India has loosened investment rules to encourage Chinese Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), signaling a potential thaw in bilateral relations. • Experts like Ivan Lidarev of the National University of Singapore argue the move is insufficient, citing continued ambiguity and severe limits on Chinese ownership. • The shift is driven by India's need for Chinese technology and capital to achieve industrial growth goals, particularly within the electric vehicle sector.

• India's Centre has notified 100% foreign direct investment in insurance companies, easing prior 74% cap restrictions. • The policy change aims to attract global capital, potentially lowering premiums and expanding coverage for consumers. • It holds significance for LIC by enabling strategic partnerships and sector modernization amid rising demand.

• India's government approved amendments allowing overseas companies with Chinese or Hong Kong shareholding of up to 10% to invest in India under the automatic route, with notification expected soon under the Foreign Exchange Management Act. • The decision was communicated by the government on Thursday and will come into effect following official notification, marking a significant shift in India's foreign direct investment policy toward greater openness. • This policy change, approved in March 2026 through amendments to Press Note 3 of 2020, aims to attract increased Chinese investment while maintaining regulatory oversight of strategic sectors.

• The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation announced rescission of its Statement of Policy on Qualifications for Failed Bank Acquisitions, effective March 23, 2026. • The move simplifies regulatory approach to bank resolutions amid ongoing financial policy adjustments under the Trump administration.