The Role of Foreign Direct Investment in Economic Development

Summary:  View help for Summary The perception that the country cannot develop without foreign aid through free economic policies is ingrained in the minds of the people. And that is why many developing countries have started experimenting with various efforts and temptations to attract foreign investment. India is committed to foreign investment for sustainable economic growth. Foreign direct investment in the supply of long-term foreign capital. At present, India has been very successful in attracting foreign capital. For this, many laws have been amended in the country, which will not create any problem for foreign capital. Today, foreign investment is being made in various sectors within the country. In some of these areas, 100% foreign investment is allowed. After the era of free economic policies, foreign direct investment has played an important role in the development of the country's industrial sector. The capital required by the country's industries was met to meet the demand of the country's consumers and increase exports. At present, foreign direct investment in the construction sector is on the rise in the country. India is still lagging behind in attracting foreign direct investment as it is not ranked among the top 10 countries in the world.

Subject Terms:  View help for Subject Terms Foreign Direct Investment; Economic Development; India

Geographic Coverage:  View help for Geographic Coverage India

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