Why is it in the news?
- As per recent RBI data, India Inc.’s foreign direct investment in June fell by over two times from a year ago to $820.36 million.
More in the news
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Other Findings:(1) The outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) by the Indian firms stood at $2.29 billion in the year-ago same month.(2) In May, the Indian firms had invested over $1.56 billion in their overseas ventures.(3) Of the total overseas direct investment during June, $340.28 million was in the form of equity infusion, $222.06 million was through loan and $258.02 million came in through issuance of guarantee.
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Outward FDI:(1) An outward FDI is a business strategy in which a domestic firm expands its operations to a foreign country.(2) This can take form as a green field investment, a merger/acquisition, or expansion of an existing foreign facility.(3) Employing outward direct investment is a natural progression for firms if their domestic markets become saturated and better business opportunities are available abroad.
Source
The Hindu.