Lok Sabha Question No. 5136 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-24
Subject: Foreign Investment
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Dr. Amol Ramsing Kolhe, Shri Mohite Patil Dhairyasheel Rajsinh, Prof. Varsha Eknath Gaikwad, Smt. Supriya Sule, Shri Bhaskar Murlidhar Bhagare, Shri Sanjay Dina Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5136.

TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, THE 24 TH  MARCH, 2026.

## FOREIGN INVESTMENT

## 5136.  DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE:

SHRI MOHITE PATIL DHAIRYASHEEL RAJSINH:

PROF. VARSHA EKNATH GAIKWAD:

SMT. SUPRIYA SULE:

SHRI BHASKAR MURLIDHAR BHAGARE:

SHRI SANJAY DINA PATIL:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) whether  the  Government has taken  steps to  increase  domestic  and  foreign investments and attract more industrial activities across the country through policy  reforms,  infrastructure  development  and  ease  of  doing  business measures;
- (b) whether any specific initiatives have been undertaken by the Government to promote manufacturing, MSMEs, startups and emerging sectors;
- (c) whether the Government is aware that Maharashtra continues to be a major destination for industrial investment due to its skilled workforce, ports, logistics and industrial corridors;
- (d) the  details  of  investment  proposals  received,  approved  and  realised  for Maharashtra, sector-wise during the last three years;
- (e) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  support  industrial  clusters,  industrial parks and MSMEs in the State; and
- (f) the measures being taken by the Government to further improve infrastructure, simplify approvals and enhance investor confidence to sustain industrial growth in Maharashtra?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री ( श्री णिणिन प्रसाद ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

- (a) to (c): The Government has undertaken comprehensive policy reforms to enhance domestic and foreign investments and promote industrial activities across the country, such as the Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP), the Reduction of Compliance Burden (RCB), and the Jan Vishwas Act. Details of some of the major industry-friendly reforms or policy  initiatives  being  undertaken  by  the  Government  of  India  to  strengthen  the industrial eco-system are as follows:

BRAP: The Business  Reforms  Action  Plan  (BRAP) ,  launched  in  2015,  drives regulatory reforms across India, in collaboration with States and UTs. BRAP 2026 , issued in November 2025, covers 9 reform areas and 74 reforms spanning the entire business lifecycle-focusing on simplification, deregulation, system integration, and online  service  delivery.  Each  reform  is  designed  to  be  specific,  verifiable,  and implementation-ready, ensuring measurable outcomes and reduced regulatory friction.

To  enhance  efficiency, DPIIT has  introduced  reforms  such  as  joint  inspections, standardized checklists, risk-based computerized systems, and self- and third-party adoption, which have been adopted by over 26 States/UTs .

District Business Reforms Action Plan (D-BRAP) :  It  was  conceptualized to take reforms to the district level, focusing on five pillars: time-bound digital service delivery, transparent inspections, stronger District Industries Centers, startup promotion, and infrastructure  readiness through geo-tagged land inventories. This aims to improve last-mile governance and support MSMEs.

National Single Window System (NSWS): As  part  of  the  Government's  efforts  to align industrial growth with social development objectives and enhance India's global competitiveness.  NSWS  has  been  established  as  a  one-stop  digital  platform  for Government-to-Business approvals. Currently, 32 Central Ministries/Departments and 33  States/UTs  are  integrated,  offering  access  to  300+  Central  and  3000+  State approvals. It's the Know Your Approvals (KYA) module that covers 699 Central and 7,435 State approvals, helping businesses identify required clearances. NSWS also operationalizes key services like FDI approvals, aquaculture registration, hallmarking, startup registration, and Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum (IEM) approvals.

The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023: The Government of India has undertaken legislative reforms to promote Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living by rationalizing regulations and reducing criminal penalties. The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023-passed by Parliament and assented to on 11th August  2023-decriminalized  183  provisions  across  42  Acts  administered  by  19 Ministries/Departments.

To further this agenda, the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 18th August 2025 and referred to a Select Committee, which submitted its report on 12th March 2026. The Bill was subsequently withdrawn on 17th March 2026, with a new bill planned to incorporate consequential changes and additional modifications.

PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (PMGS NMP): Launched in October 2021, the PMGS-NMP  framework  introduced  a  transformative  approach  to  infrastructure planning.  Under  it,  the  Network  Planning  Group  (NPG)  evaluates  critical  Central Government projects for integrated planning, multimodality, synchronization, last-mile connectivity, and data-driven decisions. So far, 352 projects worth ₹16.10 lakh crore have been assessed; 201 sanctioned, with 167 currently under implementation.

Startup India: Startup India, launched on 16 January 2016, aims to strengthen the startup ecosystem by fostering innovation and investment. The initiative runs three flagship schemes:

- i. Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) - managed by SIDBI, channels capital to SEBIregistered AIFs that invest in startups.
- ii. Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) - launched on 1 April 2021 , provides seed-stage funding through incubators.
- iii. Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) -  launched on 1  April  2023 , offers collateral-free loans via NCGTC.

Together, these schemes support startups across sectors and stages of growth.

MSME: The Ministry of MSME supports States and UTs by easing compliance and simplifying  regulations.  Key  initiatives  include  revised  classification,  the  Udyam Registration Portal for paperless self-declaration, the Udyam Assist Platform (2023) to formalize  informal  micro  enterprises,  the  MSME  Samadhaan  Portal  for  delayed payment  complaints,  and  the  Champions  Portal  for  grievance  redressal.  Non-tax benefits continue for three years after an MSME's status upgrade. Since July 2020, over  7.92  crore  MSMEs  have  registered,  generating  employment  for  34.95  crore people.

Further, the Government has undertaken additional measures to support MSMEs, including:

- i. Facilitation for participation of MSMEs in exhibitions, trade fairs and events organised at ITPO and other platforms.
- ii. Reduction in patent fees for MSMEs.
- iii. Provision for expedited examination of patent applications for MSMEs.

PLI: One  of  the  major  initiatives  is  the  Production  Linked  Incentive  (PLI)  Scheme, which has been implemented across 14 sectors with an approved outlay of ₹1.91 lakh crore. As of 31st December 2025, the scheme has attracted cumulative investments of  over  ₹2.16  lakh  crore,  led  to  production/sales  exceeding  ₹20.41  lakh crore,  and generated exports worth over ₹8.3 lakh crore. It has also created employment for more than 14.39 lakh persons, both directly and indirectly.

GeM: In addition, the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has been established as a transparent, efficient, and accountable platform for public procurement. GeM enables fully  online  vendor  registration  and  seamless  processes  from  tender  publication  to contract award, ensuring fairness and accessibility. It incorporates features such as Bid Representation, Challenge Rejection Window, and bidder IP address visibility to prevent  collusion.  Advanced  analytics  help  detect  anomalies  like  order  splitting, abnormal  buying,  and  potential  cartelization.  Every  transaction  is  supported  by  a complete  audit  trail,  reinforcing  transparency  and  data-driven  oversight  in  public procurement.

To further accelerate industrial growth and strengthen India's global competitiveness, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is strategically leveraging recent Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) in alignment with national reform initiatives and flagship programs. Long-term FDI commitments under the India-EFTA TEPA and India-New Zealand FTA are being aligned with Make in India and PLI schemes to boost priority sectors. Ease of doing business is promoted through digital compliance and simplified quality norms, while duty-free  access  under  the  India-UK  CETA  and  India-EU  FTA  is  being  utilized  to expand exports in sunrise sectors with support from RoDTEP and RoSCTL. These agreements are also expected to generate over one million jobs, integrated into Skill India and Startup India programs, thereby strengthening investment, competitiveness, and employment generation.

- (d): Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade oversees proposals received on the Foreign Investment Facilitation (FIF) Portal and forwards them to the concerned administrative Ministry/Department, which is responsible for processing and disposal of such cases. However, a Ministry-wise list of FDI proposals received during the last three financial years (2022-23 to 2024-25), wherein the project/business location of the investee entity has been indicated as Maharashtra by the applicant, is enclosed at Annexure.
- (e) & (f): The National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) is driving India's industrial transformation by developing 20 approved greenfield corridor projects and 306  operational  plug-and-play  industrial  parks,  with  20  more  in  progress.  These projects, built in partnership with states and private players, aim to position India as a global manufacturing hub while fostering innovation, sustainability, and employment. AURIC  in  Maharashtra,  one  of  India's  first  Greenfield  Industrial  Smart  Cities, exemplifies  this  vision  with  strong  multi-modal  connectivity  through  highways,  dry ports,  airports,  and  railways,  all  aligned  with  PM  GatiShakti  to  enhance  logistics efficiency and competitiveness.

Complementing NICDP, the Union Cabinet has launched the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) with an outlay of ₹33,660 crore to establish 100 world-class industrial parks. Implemented by NICDC under DPIIT, BHAVYA will provide up to ₹1 crore per acre  for  parks  spanning  100-1000  acres,  covering  core  infrastructure  like  roads, utilities,  ICT  systems,  and  value-added  facilities  such  as  factory  sheds,  labs,  and warehousing, along with social amenities for workers. Following a challenge-based selection process and ensuring seamless connectivity under PM GatiShakti, BHAVYA aims to strengthen manufacturing, attract investments, generate large-scale employment,  and  promote  sustainable,  inclusive,  globally  competitive  industrial growth.

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ANNEXURE

## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (d)  OF  THE  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5136 FOR ANSWER ON 24.03.2026.

Ministry/ Department wise details of Proposal Received since April-2022 to March-2025 where Project/Business location is Maharashtra

| Sl. No.   | Name of the Administrative Ministry/ Department         |   Proposal Received |   Proposal Approved |
|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|---------------------|
| 1         | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade |                  16 |                   9 |
| 2         | Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals              |                   5 |                   4 |
| 3         | Department of Commerce                                  |                   4 |                   0 |
| 4         | Department of Economic Affairs                          |                  51 |                  33 |
| 5         | Department of Financial Services (Banking)              |                  12 |                  10 |
| 6         | Department of Financial Services (Insurance)            |                   1 |                   1 |
| 7         | Department of Higher Education(MHRD)                    |                   1 |                   0 |
| 8         | Department of Pharmaceuticals                           |                  20 |                  14 |
| 9         | Department of space                                     |                   1 |                   0 |
| 10        | Department of Telecommunications                        |                   1 |                   0 |
| 11        | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare             |                   1 |                   0 |
| 12        | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology      |                   8 |                   4 |
| 13        | Ministry of Food Processing Industries                  |                   1 |                   0 |
| 14        | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare                   |                   1 |                   0 |
| 15        | Ministry of Heavy Industry                              |                   7 |                   1 |
| 16        | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs                   |                   1 |                   1 |
| 17        | Ministry of Information and Broadcasting                |                   2 |                   1 |
| 18        | Ministry of Shipping                                    |                   2 |                   2 |
| 19        | Ministry of Textiles                                    |                   1 |                   1 |
| 20        | Ministry of Tourism                                     |                   1 |                   0 |
|           | Total                                                   |                 137 |                  81 |

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