ABC Global Media Ltd., a United Kingdom-based well-known daily newspaper, proposes to publish in India, (i) a scientific and technical journal and (ii) a facsimile edition of its foreign newspaper. Examine the permissibi

Sector/Activity % of Equity/ FDI Cap Entry Route Publishing/printing of scientific and technical magazines/specialty journals/ periodicals, subject to compliance with the legal framework as applicable and guidelines issued in this regard from time to time by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting 100% Government Publication of facsimile edition of foreign newspapers 100% Government Other Conditions: FDI should be made by the owner of the original foreign newspapers whose facsimile edition is proposed to be published in India. Publication of facsimile edition of foreign newspapers can be undertaken only by an entity incorporated or registered in India under the provisions of the Companies Act, as applicable. Publication of facsimile edition of foreign newspaper would also be subject to the Guidelines for publication of newspapers and periodicals dealing with news and current affairs and publication of facsimile edition of foreign newspapers issued by Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on 31.3.2006. as amended from time to time.