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FDI and FII

Differences and Impact on Indian economy


By:Shivam

Definition
FDI: FDI occurs when an entity or investor from one

country (home country e.g. India) obtain or acquires the controlling interest in an entity in another country (host country e.g. USA) and then operates and manages the entity and its assets as part of the multinational business of the investing entity. FII: its category of investment instrument that are more easily traded , may be less permanent , and do not represent a controlling stake in an enterprise , these include investment via equity instrument ( stocks) or debt ( bonds) of a foreign enterprise which does not necessarily represents a long term interest.

How FII impacts the economy


Leads to appreciation of currency- . In 2008 our

forex rate over the US dollar was USD = 39 INR because of FII inflow was more in Indian market. Export industry- . Our export industry will become uncompetitive due to appreciation of rupees. Stock market Inflation- the huge amount of FII fund flow creates the huge demand for Indian rupees. In that situation RBI print more money in the market. this situation could lead to excess liquidity therby leading to inflation. So theres a cap on FII.

Capital formation- India is developing country and its

domestic saving is low compared to developed countries. So here is need for FII inflow. Hot money

Factors affecting FII

Interest rate of the country


Money supply and inflation rate Exchange rate BOP/ FD/ CAD Economic growth

Impact of FDI on economy


Creates employment opportunity for domestic country. Good relation between two countries

Modern technology
Indian company get chance to work with world market

Leader Company Government earns in the form of licenses fees, registration fees, taxes which is spend for public expenditure.

Points of difference
Time Period Controlling interest Supplier of funds- MNC for FII and investors, mutual

fund companies, portfolio mgmt and corporate for FII Route of incoming money- FDI comes as JV or subsidiary company and FII through stoock market. Regulatory body- SEBI for FII and ( RBI+MoF+FIPB) for FDI Purpose- diversification + expansion for FDI and fains on investment for FII

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