The Economic Impact of FDI in Indian Shipping Sector

A well favored Geographical position of a country is the gift of nature but economic growth and development come by state practice. The world largest peninsula, 12 Major ports, 187 minor ports, huge man power, pioneer of international business, enormous natural resources etc., are the gift of nature to India and the Government of India have initiated number of developmental policies and strategies in order to achieve economic development and growth. The current study throws light on the economic impact of Foreign Direct Investment in Indian Shipping sector. Chapter one imitates with details of Indian shipping sector. Chapter two enlists the review of literature. Chapter three narrates the FDI policy in Indian Shipping Sector. Chapter four reason out the ‘why to invest in Indian Shipping sector’, in terms of SWOT analysis. Chapter five portrays the investment opportunities in Indian shipping sector and the final chapter summaries the economic impact of FDI in Indian Shipping Sector. Keywords: Economic impact, FDI, Indian Shipping, automatic route, Coastal line.