Conditions For Foreign Direct Investment In India

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Foreign investment is a strategic instrument of development policy. It plays an important role in the long-term economic development of a country by augmenting availability of capital, enhancing competitiveness of the domestic economy through transfer of technology, strengthening infrastructure, raising productivity, generating new employment opportunities, and boosting exports. In the wake of the economic liberalization policy that was initiated in 1991, the government of India has taken several measures to encourage foreign investment in almost all sectors of the economy. However, the emphasis has been on foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in the development of infrastructure, technological upgrade of industry, and the setting up of special economic zones. With a vast reservoir of skilled and cost-effective manpower, India is now recognized as one of the most attractive investment destinations by reputed international rating organizations. Under the current policy regime, there are three broad entry options for foreign direct investors: (a) in a few sectors, FDI is not permitted (negative list); (b) in another small category of sectors, foreign investment is permitted only until a specified level of foreign equity participation; and (c) in all other sectors, foreign investment up to 100 % of equity participation is allowed. The third category has two subsets - one consisting of sectors where automatic approval is granted for FDI (often foreign equity participation less than 100 %), and the other consisting of sectors where prior approval from the Foreign Investment Approval Board (FIPB) is required. This book deals with many aspects of FDI in India, focussing on current policies, conditions, and procedures for FDI inflows into India.

During the 1990s, the governments of South Asian countries acted as ‘facilitators’ to attract FDI. As a result, the inflow of FDI increased. However, to become an attractive FDI destination as China, Singapore, or Brazil, South Asia has to improve the local conditions of doing business. This book, based on research that blends theory, empirical evidence, and policy, asks and attempts to answer a few core questions relevant to FDI policy in South Asian countries: Which major reforms have succeeded? What are the factors that influence FDI inflows? What has been the impact of FDI on macroeconomic performance? Which policy priorities/reforms needed to boost FDI are pending? These questions and answers should interest policy makers, academics, and all those interested in FDI in the South Asian region and in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

In theory foreign direct investment allows developing countries to integrate with international markets and develop their economies. However sometimes the benefits are less than expected and countries use performance requirements in an attempt to improve the situation. These requirements can be contentious, as developed countries often associate them with interventionist strategies whilst developing countries see them as tools previously used by the developed countries when they were industrialising. This book is a contribution to the debate based on four case studies (Chile, India, Malaysia, South Africa) and the experience of the developed world.

This study examines FDI in India, in the context of the Indian economic and regulatory environment. We present FDI trends in India, by country and by industry, using official government data from India, the United States, and international organizations. To supplement the official data, the study also discusses specific investment activities of multinational companies in India, representing a wide range of countries and industries. To illustrate the driving forces behind these trends, the study also discusses the investment climate in India, Indian government incentives to foreign investors, particularly Special Economic Zones, the Indian regulatory environment as it affects investment, and the effect of India's global, regional, and bilateral trade agreements on investment from the United States and other countries. Finally, the study presents two case studies. The first examines global FDI in India's automobile industry. The second analyzes the effects of India's 2005 Patent Law on FDI in the pharmaceutical industry.--Abstract.

In a world of intensifying competition and technological change, the complementary and catalytic role of foreign capital is very valuable. This book presents an emerging scenario in India with regard to different types foreign capital inflows. It examines the trends and patterns of foreign investment in India in the pre and post liberalization periods vis-a-vis the major policy changes during these periods, The book sheds light on significance of foreign investment, emerging markets. It aptly describes how foreign direct investment helps in the economic development of host country by increasing financial resources, providing technology and enhancing professional skills and deliberates on theoretical underpinnings. The statistical profile and analysis provided in the study is revealing. Chapter on Non-resident India's investment in India is thought provoking and provides the policy variables to attract NRI investments. The book also discusses the role of Foreign Institutional Investors (Fll) in the stock market development and analyses how Euro issues phenomenon has emerged after liberalisation. Tax-related issues in respect of foreign investment are discussed to show how the tax incentives to FDI make the investment competitive against domestic companies. Models of foreign direct investment and portfolio investment are given and the determinants of two types of investments are discussed. Since the Vv7O regime is to be fully operational in coming two years, the book analyses the flow of investment in the context of TRIMS, GATS, TRIPs and highlights the implications of proposed agreements on FDI. The book also suggests a strategy to be followed while analyzing the impact of emerging WTO regime on the inflow of foreign investment. This book deals with all aspects of foreign investments and would be of use to all interested in the study of Foreign Investment in India and to policy-makers and students of management, commerce and economics. In a world of intensifying competition and technological change, the complementary and catalytic role of foreign capital is very valuable. This book presents an emerging scenario in India with regard to different types foreign capital inflows. It examines the trends and patterns of foreign investment in India in the pre and post liberalization periods vis-a-vis the major policy changes during these periods, The book sheds light on significance of foreign investment, emerging markets. It aptly describes how foreign direct investment helps in the economic development of host country by increasing financial resources, providing technology and enhancing professional skills and deliberates on theoretical underpinnings. The statistical profile and analysis provided in the study is revealing. Chapter on Non-resident India's investment in India is thought provoking and provides the policy variables to attract NRI investments. The book also discusses the role of Foreign Institutional Investors (Fll) in the stock market development and analyses how Euro issues phenomenon has emerged after liberalisation. Tax-related issues in respect of foreign investment are discussed to show how the tax incentives to FDI make the investment competitive against domestic companies. Models of foreign direct investment and portfolio investment are given and the determinants of two types of investments are discussed. Since the Vv7O regime is to be fully operational in coming two years, the book analyses the flow of investment in the context of TRIMS, GATS, TRIPs and highlights the implications of proposed agreements on FDI. The book also suggests a strategy to be followed while analyzing the impact of emerging WTO regime on the inflow of foreign investment. This book deals with all aspects of foreign investments and would be of use to all interested in the study of Foreign Investment in India and to policy-makers and students of management, commerce and economics.

This study analyzes the characteristics, motivations, strategies, and needs of FDI from emerging markets. It draws from a survey of investors and potential investors in Brazil, India, South Korea, and South Africa.