An Economic Analysis of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflows in Indian Economy

By : Ritu Kang Walia

Page No: 384-393

Abstract
In the present scenario, the relation between FDI and economic growth is a matter of great debate among researchers. So, the present study is an attempt to analyse various aspects of FDI Inflows in to the Indian economy. The paper will explore growth and trend of FDI inflows in India, inward direction of FDI, and the sectoral and regional distribution of FDI inflows in India. The study will also examine the relation between FDI and Indian economy’s growth. The study considers the time period from 2000–01 to September 2020. To analyse growth and trend, Annual Growth Rate (AGR) and Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) are computed, and for analysing the relation between FDI and economic growth, Simple Linear Regression Model is applied.

Author :
Ritu Kang Walia : Assistant Professor in Economics, R.K.S.D. (PG) College, Kaithal (Haryana).
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/PROD.2021.61.04.2