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India-EU Summit: EU President calls on PM Modi
On December 21, 2019, the EU President called on PM Modi to discuss regarding an early India-EU summit 2020. It is expected that the leaders will discuss on making progress on the issues related to Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Golden Card Permanent Residency Scheme
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched ‘Golden Card’ Permanent Residency Scheme in an attempt to woo wealthy individuals and exceptional talents from all over the world. Key Highlights About: The “Golden Card” programme was unveiled by UAE Prime Minister Sheikh ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
RBI eases investment norms for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in debt
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has eased investment norms for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in debt, especially into individual large corporates. This move is aimed at attracting more overseas flows and thereby help to arrest recent fall in rupee ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
RBI eases FEMA norms to spur investment from overseas
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has simplified Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of Security by a Person Resident outside India) Regulations to make it easier for foreign investors to invest in the country. It was done by putting ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
India’s Forex reserves cross $400 billion for first time
According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s foreign exchange (Forex) reserves have crossed $400 billion mark for the first time. The increase was due sharp rise in foreign currency assets. India is now at sixth position in forex reserves ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
BSE extends direct market access facility to foreign portfolio investors (FPI)
On 19 August the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has extended the direct market access facility (DMA) to foreign portfolio investors (FPI). Henceforth, the foreign investors will have direct access to the exchange trading system in Indian stock market without any manual ..