Sector Wise FDI Limits

Sectoral Limits for Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)

The Centre had already announced Sectoral Limits Foreign Direct Investment reforms, which would relax norms and limit FDI across various sectors like banking, construction, defense, single brand retail, broadcasting and civil aviation. The aim was to improve the investment environment and increase foreign direct investment. Foreign Direct Investment in the Sectoral Limits

To facilitate quicker approvals of most proposals, the government raised the threshold limit to approval by FIPB to 5000 crore rupees from the previous 3000 crore rupees. According to this Policy, FIPB accepts foreign investment proposals of inflows up to 3000 Crores. The Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs considers those over that limit.

The FDI Regime: Major Sectoral Changes

Construction Industry: The Reforms appeared to be a significant recipient of the Improvements. The FDI Reforms introduced radical changes that will boost demand for steel and cement and stimulate economic activity. The floor area restriction of 20000sq.m for construction development projects was removed, along with other conditions. Aside from this, foreign investors were allowed to exit the project and return their investments via the automatic route. But they must still complete the lock-in period, which is 3 years.

Broadcasting: Up to 90% FDI is permitted through the FIPB (earlier 26%) terrestrial broadcasting FM(FM), up-linking News and Government route current affairs, and TV Channels. 100%FDI is permitted in the automatic route for uplinking to non-news and current TV channels. 100%FDI can also be allowed (up to 49% automatic, above what the government has approved) in teleosts.

These reforms were designed to make foreign investment more accessible, rational, open, liberalized, and straightforward in the country. Foreign Direct Investment in the Sectoral Limits

Plantation: According to the Automatic Route, 100% government approval for FDI activities related to the plantation, such as coffee, cardamom and palm oil trees. For now, foreign investment was limited to tea plantations.

Non-resident Indians (NRIs): Investment by Cos/Trusts/Partnerships owned and controlled by NRIs on a non-repatriation basis is now treated as domestic investment.

Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP): FDI up to 100% has been approved in LLPs using the Automatic Route.

Aviation: Foreign investment of up to 49% has been allowed under the Automatic Route. According to the current Policy, foreign investment over 49% is only allowed for scheduled Air Transport Service/Domestic Settled Passenger Airline.

Portfolio Investment and Foreign Venture Capital Investment - have been increased to 49%. It was previously 24%. Government approval is required for any infusion of foreign investment through the automatic route to ensure Indian ownership and control.

FDI A maximum of 74% is allowed for FIIs/FPIs/QRIs to access private sector banking. There is 49% that is the automatic route. Anything beyond it is approved by the government, subject to the change in management and control of the investee.

Manufacturers can now sell their products through wholesalers/retail and e-commerce without approval from the government.

Shopping: The government has relaxed FDI norms, Single Brand Retail Trade (SBRT), and ecommerce. If the Indian market is dominated by state-of-the-art or cutting-edge technology, norms may be relaxed with government approval.

Defense: Foreign investment in defense has been allowed up to 49% under The Automatic Route. Portfolio and foreign venture capitalists can invest up to 49% instead of 24%.

Agriculture: IFDI is allowed in agriculture.
Courier service: 100% FIDI is permitted in Courier.
Education 100% is allowed in the education industry.

Medical Equipment: 100%FDI permitted in medical services.
Power 49% FIDI is allowed in the power sector.
Print Media26% FDIC is allowed in print media.

FDI Permitted in Insurance and Sub-activities. 49% Sectoral Limits Foreign Direct Investment is permitted in Insurance and sub-activities.

Duty-free shops: 100 FDI is permissible in duty-free outlets under the Automatic route:

The World Bank increased India's ranking by 12 places. It was previously at the number 142nd. It has moved to 130th place (better than ever) for the EASY TO DO BUSINESS. Because of the increase in sectoral limits for foreign direct investment in India, many international institutions believe India will be an essential institution for FDI. IMF has declared India the brightest spot of the global economy. The World Bank has forecast a growth rate of 7.5% for 15-16. Foreign Direct Investment in India: Sectoral Limits

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