This document provides an overview of foreign direct investment (FDI) and foreign institutional investment (FII) in India. It defines FDI and FII, compares the key differences between them, and outlines factors affecting FDI, top investing countries in India, sectors attracting FDI, advantages and disadvantages of both FDI and FII, and regulations around investment limits. The presentation also includes economic indicators, trends in FII inflows in India over years, and the relationship between exchange rates, stock market performance, and FII.
7. Definition of FDI Foreign direct investment is that investment, which is made to serve the business interests of the investor in a company, which is in a different nation distinct from the investor's country of origin. The parent enterprise through its foreign direct investment effort seeks to exercise substantial “Control” over the foreign affiliate company. Exp. - An American company taking a majority stake in a company in India.
23. Investing in India – Entry Routes Investing in India Automatic Route Prior Permission (FIPB) General rule No prior permission required Only information to the Reserve Bank of India within 15 days of inflow/ Issue of shares By exception Prior Government Approval needed Decision generally Within 4-6 weeks
37. Agricultural or plantation activities of Agriculture (excluding Floriculture, Horticulture, Development of Seeds, Animal Husbandry, Pisiculture and Cultivation of Vegetables, Mushrooms etc., under controlled conditions and services related to agro and allied sectors) and Plantations other than Tea Plantations)
56. Large Availability of CapitalDisadvantages Problem of inflation Reduces flexibility of Policy makers Hot Money False representation of Economy Can’t be used for long term Problems for small investors