Question : FDI IN TELECOM SECTOR



(a) whether the Government has any proposal to increase the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit in Telecom Sector;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the security aspect which has been taken into consideration by the Government;

(c) whether objections have been raised from certain quarters especially from the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding threat to internal security; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the precautions taken by the Government to protect the interest of the country?

Answer given by the minister



THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & LAW AND JUSTICE (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

(a) No, Madam. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) up to 100% is permitted in Telecom Sector.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) & (d) The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

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