From January 2000 to March 2026, 82% of FDI equity inflows went to six states: Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh–Telangana.
Until now, investment involving China or other bordering countries needed approval across the board. Since the March 2026 amendment, up to 10% non-controlling beneficial ownership goes through the automatic route, and designated manufacturing sectors get a 60-day review.
Read original →The automatic route needs no prior approval; the government route is approved through the Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal (FIFP). Lottery and gambling, chit funds, tobacco manufacturing and real estate (excluding commercial infrastructure) are among the prohibited sectors.
Read original →Single-brand retail was 100% automatic, multi-brand 51% with government approval, and e-commerce allowed only the marketplace model, not inventory. Where foreign ownership in single-brand exceeded 51%, 30% of sourcing had to be from India.
Read original →Samil PwC notes that culture, administration and incentive structures differ greatly by state, so a Korean headquarters' strategy is hard to apply as-is, and consumer industries need time for localisation, distribution and brand building.
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