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Surabhi Singh

Dr. D. S. Thalore

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Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a key source of funds for India's economic development. Totake advantage of India's evolving economic climate and lower labour, foreign firms engage directly in fastgrowingprivate Indian enterprises. There are so many advantages of Foreign Direct Investments in Indialike Promotion of investment in key areas, New technologies, Increase in Capital inflow, Increase inExports, Promotion of Employment opportunities, Promotion of financial services, Exchange ratestability and development of backward areas. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is critical to a country'seconomic development. The entry of foreign cash has allowed India to improve its infrastructure,increase productivity, and increase employment. FDI also serves as a vehicle for acquiring sophisticatedtechnology and mobilizing foreign exchange reserves. This Article is an attempt to explore new benefitsof FDI for the economic growth of the nation.

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