FDI Rules for Land Border Countries (LBCs) ⭐⭐⭐

Countries Covered

• China
• Pakistan
• Bangladesh
• Nepal
• Bhutan
• Myanmar
• Afghanistan

Major Changes

• Investments with up to 10% non-controlling beneficial ownership allowed through the automatic route.
• Investment proposals to be decided within 60 days.
• Objective:
  • Ease of doing business
  • National security safeguards

UPSC Mains

• FDI policy
• Economic security
• Strategic investments