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At present the foreign direct investment limit for railway infrastructure is _______.

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  1. 50%
  2. 75%
  3. 100%
  4. 0%

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Option 3 : 100%
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The correct answer is 100%.

Key Points

  • At present 100% foreign direct investment is allowed in railway infrastructure.
  • The 100% FDI in railway infrastructure will be cleared through an automatic route without approval from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board.
  • A foreign investor can invest up to 100% in most segments of rail infrastructure such as locomotive and rolling stock and dedicated freight lines, suburban rail, metro rail, Passenger terminals, Railway electrification, etc.

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Sectors FDI limits
Broadcasting Content Services 49%
Banking & Public sector 20%
Insurance Company 49%
Thermal Power 100%
Defence Manufacturing 100%
Private Sector Banks 74%
Public Sector Banks 20%
Asset Reconstruction Companies 100%
Airport – Green field projects 100%
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