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Chapter ObjeCtives
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Foreign Investments
After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
1 Understand the concept of foreign investments and their role in the economic
development of a country.
2 Discuss the various forms and theories of foreign direct investments (FDI) and explain
the economic advantages of FDI.
3 Discuss the factors that influence FDI.
4 Understand India’s foreign investment policy and the regulations that govern foreign
investments in India.
5 Have insights into foreign investments made by Indian companies.
6 Discuss the global trends in FDI and look at the causes for low FDI in India.
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