almost 10 years ago
This is regulated by DIPP(Department of industrial Policy) There are some sectors in which a Foreign Direct Investment cannot be carried forward, they are; Nidhi Company Business of Chit Funds Atomic Energy Lottery Business Trading in transferable development rights. manufacturing of Tobacco Railway transport Casino FDI through Approval Route, there are few sectors which requires prior approval of the FIPB and they are as follows; Postal Services Courier Services Establishment & Operation of Satellite Tea Sector Atomic mineral Broadcasting Petroleum Sector Defense and Strategic Industries Integrated Township FDI under the automatic route is the most convenient one as it doesn't need any approval, if the investment is within the FDI cap then an application for FDI in Private Limited Company is not needed.