Foreign Investment Restrictions Proposed In Pension Funds Amid China Standoff


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The changes have been proposed in accordance with Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) guidelines issued in April. Economy Press Trust of India Updated: June 20, 2020 01:16 pm IST Amid growing tensions between India and China, the finance ministry has proposed putting restrictions on pension fund investments from any of India's bordering countries. Foreign investment in pension funds regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is capped at 49 per cent under the automatic route. According to a draft notification circulated for comments on Friday, "A government approval would be required for the...