Who Introduced FDI In India?

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India was introduced in the 1991 under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) implemented by the then finance minister, Dr. Manmohan Sign. It commenced with the baseline of 1 billion dollars in 1990.

How Is FDI Calculated?

Foreign direct investment is the sum of equity capital, long term capital, and short term capital as reflected in the balance of payments. FDI is characterized by a participation in management, joint-venture, transfer of technology and expertise.

What Is The Automatic Route Of FDI

Under this route, investment into different sectors are less restricted. Foreign direct investment norms and regulations are more liberalized. Here, the overseas investor or the Indian company does not require a prior approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) or government of India for investment into the country.

Which Country Has The Highest FDI In India

The country with the highest contribution to FDI in India was Singapore with USD 16.23 billion. This figure was followed by Mauritius with a total investment of USD 8.08 billion, Netherlands with USD 3.87 billion, Unites States with an investment amounting to USD 3.14 billion and, Japan with USD 2.97 billion.

What Are FDI Equity Inflows?

Foreign direct equity inflows are the sum of inward direct investments into a country by non-resident or foreign investors. A foreign direct investment is an investment made by an entity not residing in the country the investment is being made in.

Foreign Direct Investment

What Are The Different Types Of FDI?

October 17, 2019 fdiindia Comments FDI In India

Foreign direct investment or FDI is an investment made by a foreign entity (an individual or a company) into a business based in another country. FDI is characterized by a notion of direct control and is not simply the transfer of monetary funds. A lasting interest differentiates foreign direct investment from foreign portfolio investment. Methods of foreign direct investment There are many ways by which a foreign investor can make a foreign direct investment. Investors can expand their business in…

Read More Read More

Who Gains From India’s New FDI Norms?

September 3, 2019 fdiindia Comments FDI In India

Foreign direct investment or FDI is when a foreign entity (an individual or a firm) invests into a business of another country. It is not simply a flow of investment in the form of monetary funds from one country to another; FDI comes with the notion of a controlling ownership of a business based in another country. Recently, foreign direct investment norms were reformed by the current government in order to combat the sagging economy. The cabinet approved a few…

Read More Read More

Is Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Necessary For India?

July 31, 2019 fdiindia Comments FDI In India

An integral part of a country’s economic development, foreign direct investment has a direct positive impact on domestic capital, productivity, and employment. This is the reason why FDI has become an indispensable tool for initiating economic growth for countries. In order to facilitate economic development, the government of India had decided to liberalize norms and policies for overseas investments in 1991. FDI in India has effectively contributed to the overall growth of the economy. Apart from being a critical driver…

Read More Read More

FDI Equity Inflow In Services Sector Up 37 Per Cent In 2018-19

June 11, 2019 fdiindia Comments Retail Sector

An important sector, services sectors of India contributes over 60 per cent to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). It serves as an attractive sector for foreign investments. According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and International Trade (DPIIT), foreign direct investment in the services sector grew 37 per cent and currently stands at $9.15 billion in 2018-19. The services sector includes banking, finance, insurance, outsourcing, courier, tech testing, and analysis. In 2017-18, the sector attracted FDI equity inflows…

Read More Read More

Delhi Replaces Maharashtra As India’s Top FDI Destination

June 3, 2019 fdiindia Comments FDI In India

Delhi and the NCR region, which covers parts of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana finally overtakes Maharashtra in the race to being the country’s top foreign direct investment destination. While Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad are emerging to be the top destinations for FDI equity inflows, Mumbai and Ahmadabad are losing their sheen as the top FDI destinations. According to the data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), New Delhi received FDI equity inflows of $8.3…

Read More Read More

ENQUIRY

What Are The Different Types Of FDI?

October 17, 2019 fdiindia Comments FDI In India

Who Gains From India’s New FDI Norms?

September 3, 2019 fdiindia Comments FDI In India

Is Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Necessary For India?

July 31, 2019 fdiindia Comments FDI In India

FDI Equity Inflow In Services Sector Up 37 Per Cent In 2018-19

June 11, 2019 fdiindia Comments Retail Sector

Delhi Replaces Maharashtra As India’s Top FDI Destination

June 3, 2019 fdiindia Comments FDI In India

Quick Links

FDI Sectors