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India eases FDI norms to boost employment generation

International Finance DeskJune 22, 2016

by International Finance DeskJune 22, 2016

Decision helps government regain investor confidence IFM Correspondent June 22, 2016: The Indian government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi made sweeping changes to foreign direct investment (FDI) norms announcing easier terms and conditions for investors in sectors ranging from civil aviation to pharmaceuticals. The government has increased sectoral caps, raised limits under the automatic...

Iran to buy around 100 aircraft from Boeing

International Finance DeskJune 16, 2016

by International Finance DeskJune 16, 2016

Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya However, the deal may take time to come through as there are objections from various quarters June 16, 2016: Iran has finalised a deal with Boeing to buy passenger planes from the US aircraft manufacturer as part of an ongoing effort to upgrade its civil aircraft fleet. Though the deal has not...

Iran’s aviation market is waiting to be tapped

International Finance DeskJune 10, 2016

by International Finance DeskJune 10, 2016

Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya There is pent-up demand after years of sanctions but risks remain June 10, 2016: Iran has remained outside the international business community for close to 40 years now. Hence when sanctions were lifted this January, it was a gold rush for many. Being the 29th largest economy by GDP, Iran’s return to...