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Indian Government to Open Up Five More Sectors to 100% FDI

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The Indian government is preparing to further liberalize its economy by allowing 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in five new sectors through the automatic approval route. This move is aimed at attracting more foreign capital and reducing the levels of control in various sectors of the economy. According to sources, the five sectors set to receive 100% FDI are power trading, processing and warehousing of rubber and coffee, coal, greenfield airports, and petroleum infrastructure. This decision is pending approval from the Cabinet and is expected to be announced before the Budget in February.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Indian government plans to open up five new sectors to 100% FDI, including power trading, processing and warehousing of rubber and coffee, coal, greenfield airports, and petroleum infrastructure.
  • The decision aims to attract more foreign capital and reduce the levels of control in various sectors of the economy.
  • Power trading is expected to benefit from 100% FDI, leading to the elimination of regional imbalances in power resources and a reduction in tariff levels.
  • Marketing of petroleum infrastructure will also be opened up for 100% FDI.
  • The Group of Ministers (GoM) on FDI had suggested opening up these sectors to 100% FDI, with the Cabinet expected to approve the decision before the Budget in February.
  • The government hopes to attract foreign funds in the transmission sector, as well as include all new greenfield airport projects.

Statistics:

  • 5 sectors will be opened up to 100% FDI through the automatic approval route.
  • The five sectors are power trading, processing and warehousing of rubber and coffee, coal, greenfield airports, and petroleum infrastructure.
  • The decision aims to attract more foreign capital to reduce the levels of control in various sectors of the economy.
  • 100% FDI allows for complete foreign ownership of businesses in these sectors.

Sources:

  • Asia Pulse, "India to Open Up Five More Sectors to 100% FDI", Jan 19
  • PTI (Press Trust of India)

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