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FDI rules-Railway sector

Last updated: 12 June 2024

In 2014, the Indian government allowed foreign direct investment (FDI) in rail infrastructure, including inconstruction and maintenance, without priori aproval from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board.

However, FDI over 49% in projects considered "sensitive" from a security point of view have to be considered by the Cabinet Committee on Security.

FDI in railway operation is prohibited.

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