RBI tweaks downstream investment rules, gives nod to share-swap transactions, deferred payment terms

The RBI has issued new guidelines allowing foreign-owned or controlled companies in India to buy and swap shares with local businesses, enhancing deal flexibility. This move clarifies and simplifies downstream investment procedures while restricting investments by Chinese subsidiaries in India using retained earnings. The RBI has issued new guidelines allowing foreign-owned or controlled companies in India to buy and swap shares with local businesses, enhancing deal flexibility. This move clarifies and simplifies downstream investment procedures while restricting investments by Chinese subsidiaries in India using retained earnings.  Economic Times