‘Make in India’ initiative increases FDI inflow in industry sector

‘Make in India’ initiative increases FDI inflow in industry sector

The FDI equity inflow received in the ‘Industry’ sector head showed 35.42% growth after the launch of ‘Make in India'

Source: PIB, Government of India

FDI in Heavy Industries  The Policy and information regarding Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is maintained by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce & Industry. DIPP have informed that they do not maintain separate data on FDI in the ‘Heavy Industries’ sector. However, the FDI equity inflow received in the ‘Industry’ sector head shows 35.42% growth after the launch of ‘Make in India Initiative’ in September 2014 compared to the figures of the preceding corresponding period as given below:

Period FDI Equity inflow (Amount in $Billion)
October 2013 to May 2014 7.68
October 2014 to May 2015 10.40
Growth 35.42%

This information was given by Minister of State in the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises G M Siddeshwara in a written reply in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.  

August 11, 2015 | 4:41pm IST.

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