FDI INFLOWS IN INDIA: AN ANALYSIS FROM APRIL 2000- DECEMBER 2019

Foreign Direct investment plays a very important role in the development of the nation. Sometimes domestically available capital is inadequate for the purpose of overall development of the country. Foreign capital is seen as a way of filling in gaps between domestic savings and investment. India can attract much larger foreign investments than it has done in the past. The present study has put forth on the trends of FDI Flow in India during 2000-01 to 2019 .The study also highlights country wise approvals of FDI inflows to India and the FDI inflows in different sector for the period April 2000 to December 2019. of the is no significant relationship between Pharmaceuticals FDI

Introduction of new technologies and digital advancements have made investments and production across the world more superior, economical and faster than earlier time. There is a huge relevance to study the present state of FDI inflows in our country. The various official sources like RBI reports, reports of Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, RBI, Ministry of Commerce and Industry etc has been examined to analyze the total FDI inflows in our Review of Literature:- Shikha Singh(2019) in her study titled "Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflows in India: A Review" has described Indian economy as one of the top emerging markets of the world. She explained that since 2014, India has emerged as of the one top foreign destination in the world with a significant rise in FDI. New Economic policy in year 1991 has opened the doors for foreign investment for international companies. This research was based on secondary data which represented sectoral analysis of the inflow of FDI in India from 2000 to 2018. The result of this study revealed that the gross FDI received from April 2000 to June 2018 was USD 563320 million. This inflow of funds over the years has helped the country in advancement of technology, skill up gradation, employment generation, better infrastructure and management. Govindan (2019) in his study named "A Study on Growth of Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) Inflows in India and Impacts of Make in India Campaign-An Overview" has examined financial year wise total FDI inflows, share of ten top investing countries wise and sectors wise, RBI's regional offices wise received FDI inflows from April 2000 to June 2018. Also he has analysed the impacts of "Make in India Campaign" in FDI inflows in India. The study highlighted that before implementing make India campaign, total 141 countries, FDI inflows in India but after introducing this campaign, 16 new entrant has brought FDI inflows into India. It is concluded that the after implementing make in India campaign investing countries in total FDI inflows are increased (10, 30,146) (49%) in Rs. Crores and (1,57,530) in US$ Million (42% ). Regarding sectors which has attracted highest FDI Equity inflows, the results indicated that FDI equity inflows is 10,30,254(48%) in Rs. Crores and 1,57,546(40%) in US$ Million during the post make in India campaign October 2014 to June 2018.
Muthusamy and Karthika(2019) in their study "Sector -Wise Performance of FDI Equity Inflows in India" has covered the performance of FDI Equity inflows in India and the sector-wise performance of FDI Equity inflows in India. The samples of sector-wise FDI inflows in India were selected based on the convenient sampling method. A Sample of 10 sectors has been selected based on the availability of data. The results of the study reveals that there is a significant relationship between the Construction (infrastructure) activities and Power FDI . Also a significant relationship exists between Germany and Cyprus FDI. It reveals that there is no significant relationship between the Chemicals (other than fertilizers) -Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Sector FDI Equity inflows, Trading and Auto Mobile Industry of Sector FDI Equity inflows. Besides, there is no significant relationship between the services sector and computer software & hardware of Sector FDI Equity inflows.
Tariq Zafar, Sayed & Hmedat, Waleed & Ahmed, Syed. (2017) in their research "An Analytical Study on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Its Relative Impact on Indian Economy" has examined the recent amendment and policy initiatives in FDI and its overall impact and contribution on nation's economic growth. The results of the study shows that service sector, telecommunication sector, infrastructure sector and IT sector have attracted higher FDI inflow and tourism, pharmaceuticals, services, chemicals and construction sectors are the biggest beneficiaries of amendments and liberalised policy initiatives. The study found that impact of FDI on Nations economic activities and growth is positive. All the respective sectors in which amendments are been made are performing with growth. Employment, productivity and purchasing power has grown with economic growth. The study found that in the year 2015-16, India dominated in green field investment and replaced China as the top destination for green field FDI. The research suggested that superior economic growth and balance development it is paramount important for nation policy makers to plan for further opening up of the economy. It is advisable to open up the export oriented sectors to attract more FDI inflows.

Research Methodology:-
This is descriptive study which is inclined to analytical terms. The data used in this study is from year April 2000 to December 2019. The data collection method used is secondary data which has been gathered from different journals, magazines, web sites & reports of Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, RBI, Ministry of Commerce and 553 Industry etc. Simple percentages have been used to analyse the percentage growth rate of India. Graphs and tables have been used to illustrate statistical data of FDI during the study period. The time period of the study has been taken from the April 2000 to December 2019.

Analysis and Interpretations:
Cumulative FDI Flows into India (2000-2019): Updated upto December 2019     With percentage growth of 7% Netherlands is at 4th position. The USA is at fifth number with 6% of FDI invest, followed by U.K. with FDI invest rate of 6%. At number seventh is Germany with 3% of amount invested. Last but not least are Cyprus, France and U.A.E at number eighth, ninth and tenth respectively with invest of 2 % each.  It is summarized that service sector is the best sector of our country which attracts huge investment. Increasing FDI inflows in services sector is vital as it contributes over 60 per cent to the gross domestic product (GDP).   By country wise analysis it has been found that Mauritius country has the highest foreign investor in India with 31% FDI invest. Singapore is at number second with invested of 21%. Japan is at third position with position with 7% FDI in India. 6. The percentage growth of 7% makes Netherlands stand at 4th position. The USA is at fifth number