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Govt considers easing FDI norms for downstream investments
The government is weighing a proposal to ease foreign direct investment norms for downstream investments, sources told The Hindu Business Line. The plan, under inter-ministerial discussion, aims to boost foreign inflows and…
The Story in Brief
The government is weighing a proposal to ease foreign direct investment norms for downstream investments, sources told The Hindu Business Line. The plan, under inter-ministerial discussion, aims to boost foreign inflows and create jobs. Downstream investment means an Indian entity indirectly investing in another domestic firm. India attracted cumulative FDI of $843 billion from 2014-15 to 2025-26, a 169% jump over the previous 12 years. Over 90% of FDI already comes through the automatic route.
The Indian Opinion
The usual cheerleading around FDI liberalisation often ignores that downstream investment rules remain a maze for foreign firms. A 169% jump in inflows sounds impressive, but much of that comes from sectors already open. The real test is whether the inter-ministerial talks will cut red tape for the small and mid-sized investors, not just big multinationals. What specific sectors will see simplified compliance?
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
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