The Jeddah-based Indian Forum for Interest-Free Banking is to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, seeking changes in laws so as to allow functioning of Islamic banks and financial institutions in the country.
Forum secretary V.K. Abdul Aziz said here that with the country seeking funds for major infrastructure projects, Islamic Finance had the potential to meet the needs of the sector. When the State looks at massive investments for major infrastructure projects in ports, airports and high-speed rail corridor, he said Shariah-compliant funds would prove beneficial………………………………………..Full Article: Source