Defence sector receives FDI worth Rs 1.21 crore during 2014-2018

04 Jan 2019 Evaluate

Indian defence sector has received Rs 1.21 crore as foreign direct investment (FDI) during the period 2014-2018. Minister of State for Commerce and Industry C R Chaudhary stated that defence sector has reported FDI equity inflows worth Rs 12,146,180.

In 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16, defence industries had received $0.82 million, $0.08 million, and $0.10 million foreign inflows, respectively. In 2016-17, the industries had failed to attract any foreign direct investments. Besides, in 2017-18, the defence industries have attracted a meagre $10,000 (about Rs 7 lakh) FDI.

Foreign investment beyond 49% has been permitted in defence sector through approval route. FDI limit for the defence sector has also been made applicable to manufacturing of small arms and ammunitions covered under Arms Act, 1959.


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