(a) whether the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India has declined in FY 2018- 19 as compared to previous years;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, whether the Government has made any effort to collect data in this regard; and
(d) whether the Government has assessed the reasons for the same and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
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THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)
(a) to (c): No Sir, the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India has in fact increased in FY 2018-19 as compared to previous years due to the efforts made by the Government. The year-wise FDI inflow data is as under:
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S. No. Financial Year Total FDI Inflows (in US$ billion)
1. 2015-16 55.56
2. 2016-17 60.22
3. 2017-18 (P) 60.97
4. 2018-19 (P) 62.00
Source: Reserve Bank of India.
(P) – Figures are provisional.
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(d): Does not arise.
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