Government of India

Ministry of Commerce & Industry

Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion

(Foreign Collaboration Division)

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Udyog Bhavan, New Delhi-110 011

Dated, the 19th January, 2001.

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

On the recommendations of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board(FIPB), the Commerce & Industry Minister Shri Murasoli Maran has approved 49 Cases of Foreign Direct Investment of about Rs. 769.00 Crore. The proposals cover various sectors including research and development activities for bulk drugs, confectionery & consumer items, Software development, air & ground transportation, acquaculture, automobile components, electrical and electronic components, ISP , infrastructure projects for storage and distribution of LPG, telecom services, power, handicrafts, consultancy in engineering infrastructure sector, information technology and NBFC activities. A list of proposals cleared is enclosed.

( A.C. DUGGAL )

Director

 

 

Sl. No.

Name of the Company and Regn. No.

Activity

Percentage of FDI/NRI investment

Amount of FDI/NRI inflow

(Rs. In crore)

01.

M/s. Baker Norton International GmbH, Switzerland

Research and development activities for bulk drugs

100%

4.65

02

M/s. Champagne Moet & Chandon, France

Bulk imports and exports/ex-bonded warehouse sales of Wines & spirits, Fashion & Leather goods, Fragrances & cosmetics, Watches & Jewelry and Selective trading.

100%

11.50

03

M/s. Takasago International

Mfr. And trading of aromatics, flavours fragrances and fine chemicals

100%

1.12

04

M/s. Van Caem International Food BV., The Netherlands

Confectionery items, leather items and teas

80%

2.48

05

M/s. Inprise Corporation, USA

Specialized after sales services, mktg and distribution of high tech. Software application and systems, software consultancy and solutions, software promotion

100%

46.00

06

M/s. Gesco Corporation Limited

Clarification sought by DEA on the issue of GDR by GESCO Ltd.

 

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07

M/s.Elbee Services Ltd

Air & ground transportation of time sensitive packages

0.59%

(Conversion of loan into equity)

0.84

08

M/s. Suven Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Drugs and intermediates

8.75%

8.75

09

M/s. Boston Education and Software Technologies Ltd

Computer Software development and computer education

25.64%

1.56

10

M/s. Grobest Feeds Corporation (India) Ltd

Manufacture/process and to deal with prawn feed, fish feed and other allied items

Amendment in the existing FC approval

No fresh inflow is involved

11

M/s. Dulmison W.S. Power Systems Ltd

Manufacture of spacer dampers; vibration dampers, forged components and conduction accessories for power lines

Increase in foreign equity from 90% to 100%

0.04

12

M/s. Tetra Pak India Ltd

Sale of packaging machinery and packaging material and mfr. Of aseptic processing plants for dairy fruits and food industries as parts thereof

Amendment in the existing FC approval

No fresh inflow is involved

13

M/s. B4U Multimedia International Ltd

Generation and export of software used for films

Amendment in the existing approval

No fresh inflow is involved

14

M/s. Mail.com BMS Holdings Inc.

Development, creation and supply of content for the applicants by way of software, sourcing and conversion of data/information.

Setting up a down-stream subsidiary

46.50

15

M/s. Next Gen Net Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd

Providing computer education through unique methodologies for children and adults

50%

0.50

16

M/s. Gilat Satellite Networks (Holland) B.V., The Netherlands

Import, market, sell and license high-tech systems relating to satellite and VSAT technologies and auxiliary/ancillary equipment

100%

0.46

17

M/s. Digicom Networks Business Solutions India Pvt Ltd

ISP services

100%

4.18

18

M/s. CMR Technology Ventures Pvt Ltd

Computer Software Development and 11 Enabled Services

98%

14.70

19

M/s. Caltex Lubricants India Ltd

setting up of infrastructure projects for imports, storage and distribution of LPG throughout India

100% acquisition of Chemoleums Ltd.

16.10

20

M/s. Wartsila NSD India Ltd

Electricity generation

18.72%

3.20

21

M/s. Star Fibre India Pvt Ltd

Bio-Decomposed Coconut Pith

70%

0.35

22

M/s. HFS India

Mfr, sale or deal in all kinds of handicraft items

Amendment in the existing FC approval

No fresh inflow is involved

23

M/s. Pavana Locks Pvt Ltd

Mfr. of automobile locks and automobile parts

Amendment in the existing FC approval

No fresh inflow involved

24

M/s. Modi Rubber Ltd

Manufacture and marketing of automotive tyres and tubes

40%

10.01

25

Note reg. M/s. Benkiser (I) Pvt Ltd

Cosmetics & Perfumes: after shave lotion

Amendment in the existing FC approval

No fresh inflow is involved

26

M/s. Dorsch Consult Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH, Germany

Consultancy in infrastructure sector

100%

0.25

27

M/s. Eliakim Holding Pvt Ltd, Mauritius

Mfr, sales, import and export of Electronic and electrical components

50%

57.50

28.

M/s. Taj Telephone & Cable Ltd, UK

To set up a holding company for further d/s ventures in Telecom sector

100%

350.00 approximately

29.

M/s. Compudyne Winfosystems Ltd

Software development

Equity swap(8.31% amounting to 56.84 lakh)

No fresh inflow is invo

30

M/s. Tate & Lyle Investments (India) Pvt Ltd

setting up of holding company for investment in sugar industry, cereal, sweetener and starch production and consultancy and related areas

Expansion of activities

No fresh inflow involved

31.

M/s. Classic Agri Foods Ltd

Manufacture/

export of food concentrate

Amendment in the existing approval

No fresh inflow is involved

32.

M/s. Mitsuba Sical India Ltd

Auto components such as Wipers, wiper motors, washer pumps

60%

18.40

33.

M/s. Sauer - Danfoss Inc., USA

Mfr. Mobile hydraulics products and their components

100%

27.60

34.

M/s. Publi Promotion Network Asia Holdings Ltd, Hong Kong

Selling of space on various media to corporate to advertise their products and also undertake advertising activities

40%

3.60

35.

M/s. L&T Trade.Com Pvt Ltd

Financial portal of international standards

50%

0.14

36.

M/s. Electronic Hi-Tech Components Ltd

Manufacture of metalised film & wound capacitors, solar modules

100%

10.00

37.

M/s. Web Neuron Services Ltd

Software development and export, consultancy and IT enabled services

Increase in foreign equity from 40% to 70%

0.03

38.

M/s. Altopuente Systems India Pvt Ltd

Software development

100%

0.10

39.

M/s. Taruni Inc., USA

Providing wireless Internet solutions through wireless application protocol technology

100%

0.70

40.

M/s. Infocom Network Ltd

Selling of advertising space in exporters and importers directories and B2B activities by putting database of these directories on the web site.

99.152%

8.10

41.

M/s. Siemens Public Communication Network Ltd

Telecommunica-

tion equipment and system

Amendment in the existing approval

No fresh inflow is involved

42.

M/s. Bharti Telecom Ltd

Mfg. And mktg. Of telecommunication equipments

Amendment in the existing approval

No fresh inflow is involved

43.

M/s. Customer Management Group Inc., USA

Call centers and data centres

100%

92.00

44.

M/s. John Crane Sealol (I) Ltd

fluid sealing systems and engage in trading and servicing

Increase in foreign equity from 32.5% to 100%

0.56

45.

M/s. Brooke International India Pvt Ltd

consultancy services

Increase in foreign equity from 30.91% to 100%

0.56

46.

M/s. Taylor Nelson Sofres Asia Pacific Pty Ltd

Providing social and market research and services

Increase in foreign equity from 30% to 100%

15.05

47.

M/s. Sasib (India) Pvt Ltd

Mfr, sell, maintain, service, trade in machinery and spare parts for food & beverage industry

Amendment in the existing FC approval

No fresh inflow is involved

48.

M/s. Salco Engineering Pvt Ltd

Engineering consultancy and trading

50%

0.15

49.

M/s. Devonshire Capital Mauritius Ltd, Mauritius

Non-fund based NBFC activities

94.92%

11.38