Question

Write a short note on India’s foreign investments.

Answer 1

There has been a phenomenal increase in foreign capital inflow and outflow. Inward foreign investments have increased from 201 crores in 1990-91 to 151406 crores in 2003-04. India’s investment in foreign countries has increased from 19 crores in 1990¬91 to 83616 crores in 2003-04. Inward foreign investments have grown more than 750 times while India’s investment abroad have increased 4927 times. Table showing inflow and outflow of foreign capital in and from India:

Year	inflow	Inflow	NET
1990-91	201	19	182
2000-01	80824	54080	26744
2001-02	73907	41987	31920
2002-03	67756	47658	22098
2003-04	151406	83616	67592