New Delhi, Feb 11: India's foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows during the calendar year 2002 increased by a mere 3.5 per cent at 4.43 billion dollars despite government's continued efforts to liberalise the economy. Official sources said that as per data compiled by the industry ministry, total FDI inflows during January-December 2002 was pegged at 4.43 billion dollars compared to 4.28 billion dollars in 2001.
In rupee terms, the FDI inflows registered over 10 per cent increase at Rs 21,285.97 crore in 2002 compared to 19265.10 crore the previous year. Bureau Report