Multiple choice

In September 2016, the Union Cabinet has given its approval for simplification and liberalisation of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Policy, 2016 in various sectors announced in June, 2016. In which of the following sectors was FDI allowed under 100%?

  1. Animal Husbandry

  2. Civil Aviation Sector

  3. Private Security Agencies

  4. Food Products manufactured or produced in India

  5. Pharmaceutical Sector

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C Correct answer
Explanation

In the September 2016 FDI liberalization, Private Security Agencies became one of the sectors where 100% FDI was allowed under the automatic route. Other sectors mentioned had different FDI caps: Civil Aviation (49% except regional), Food Products (100% for products manufactured/produced in India), while Animal Husbandry and Pharmaceuticals had stricter norms with FDI caps or government approval routes.