India-China reset? Relaxed rules allow Beijing to invest in India after about six years of friction

The Indian cabinet has approved changes to its foreign direct investment policy, allowing investments from "Land Bordering Countries."

India opens door to more Chinese investment after 6-year freeze

India has relaxed curbs on Chinese investments in certain sectors to attract more foreign capital, as Beijing and New Delhi continue to gradually repair their economic relationship after years of tense relations. In a cabinet statement released on Tuesday, New Delhi introduced a fast-track approval mechanism for investments from land-bordering countries – including China. The move amends a previous restriction that had mandated government scrutiny for all such capital inflows. Under the new...

By Carol Yang

Cabinet eases investment rules for China and neighbours sharing land borders with India

The changes were made after Centre realised that restricting non-strategic, non-controlling interests could be adversely affecting investment flows.

Eye On China, Centre Eases Foreign Direct Investment Rules For Neighbours

The rules for foreign investment by neighbouring countries - put in place amid the Covid pandemic to protect domestic firms - has finally been relaxed by the government.