<h1>Finance Minister Approves 13 FDI Proposals Worth Rs. 1524.70 Crore Across Multiple Sectors, Including Chemicals and Tourism.</h1> The Finance Minister approved 13 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposals recommended by the Foreign Investment Promotion Board, totaling Rs. 1524.70 crore. The approvals span various sectors, including chemicals, industrial policy, information broadcasting, urban development, tourism, and economic affairs. Notable approvals include a 100% foreign equity induction by a French company, equity share acquisition by a German bank, and significant investments in health and road transport sectors. Additionally, proposals involving equity issuance and downstream investments were cleared. Three proposals were deferred, including downstream investments and post-facto approvals for investments requiring FIPB consent.