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FDI in Manufacturing Soars 69% to USD 165 Billion | India's Economic Growth

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By Rediff Money Desk, New Delhi   Aug 09, 2024 16:08

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India's manufacturing sector surged by 69% to USD 165.1 billion during 2014-24, showcasing India's emergence as a leading manufacturing hub. Learn more about the rise in FDI and its impact on India's economy.
FDI in Manufacturing Soars 69% to USD 165 Billion | India's Economic Growth
New Delhi, Aug 9 (PTI) Foreign direct investment inflows in the manufacturing sector during 2014-24 rose by 69 per cent to USD 165.1 billion, Parliament was informed on Friday.

In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said that India is rapidly emerging as a preferred country for foreign investment in the manufacturing sector

" FDI equity inflow in the manufacturing sectors in the last ten financial years (2014-24) has increased by 69 per cent to USD 165.1 billion as compared to USD 97.7 billion in the previous ten financial years (2004-14)," he said.

He also said that the total FDI inflow of USD 383.50 billion has been reported in the country during the past five financial years (2019-20 to 2023-24).

Replying to a separate question, he said that the initiatives taken by the Government have led to a decline in dependency on imports in several sectors including mobiles.

The import of mobile phones has decreased from Rs 48,609 crore in 2014-15 to Rs 7,674 crore in 2023-24.

On the other hand, the exports have increased from Rs 1,566 crore in 2014-15 to more than Rs 1,28,982 crore in 2023-24, he said.
Source: PTI
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