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What are the permitted foreign direct investment (FDI) activities in India?

What are the permitted foreign direct investment (FDI) activities in India?
FDI is allowed up to 100 percent for all manufacturing industries, except:
• Arms and ammunition, explosives and allied items of defense equipment, aircraft and warships;
• Atomic substances;
• Narcotics and psychotropic substances and hazardous chemicals;
• Distillation and brewing of alcoholic drinks;
• Cigarettes/ cigars and manufactured tobacco substitutes; and
• Sectorial norms as notified by government shall apply to foreign investment in services.
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