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Foreign investment proposals worth $311 Million approved
Thursday, 20 May 2010, 18:31 IST
New Delhi: The government Wednesday cleared 24 foreign investment proposals, including those of media company Asianet and broadcasting firm Tata Sky, worth $311.11 million.
Asianet's proposal worth 
425 crore is on induction of foreign equity to undertake the business of broadcasting non-news and current affairs television channels.
Global media magnate Rupert Murdoch-controlled Star India holdings is making an investment of 324 crore to acquire shares of direct-to-home (DTH) provider Tata Sky.
Another major proposal is by AIP Power to set up power plants either directly or indirectly by promotion of joint ventures at an investment of 113 crore.
Sixteen proposals have been deferred, while four have been rejected.
Among the rejections is the proposal by Jaipur IPL Cricket Pvt. Ltd, which owns the franchise Rajasthan Royals.
Source: IANS
425 crore is on induction of foreign equity to undertake the business of broadcasting non-news and current affairs television channels.
Global media magnate Rupert Murdoch-controlled Star India holdings is making an investment of 324 crore to acquire shares of direct-to-home (DTH) provider Tata Sky.
Another major proposal is by AIP Power to set up power plants either directly or indirectly by promotion of joint ventures at an investment of 113 crore.
Sixteen proposals have been deferred, while four have been rejected.
Among the rejections is the proposal by Jaipur IPL Cricket Pvt. Ltd, which owns the franchise Rajasthan Royals.
Source: IANS