June 18, 2011 5:15 PM

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Delhi, Maha attract over 50 % of FDI in 2010-11

Fast improving infrastructure sector in Maharashtra and national capital Delhi has helped these regions attract more than 50 per cent of country's total foreign direct investment receipt in 2010-11, according to an official report. While Maharashtra attracted 27,669 crore rupees as FDI last financial year, Delhi and NCR region received 12,184 crore rupees. Together, the two regions attracted 54 per cent of the total FDI of over 87,000 crore rupees received by India last year. Sectors which attracted maximum FDI include services, telecommunication, metallurgical industries, power, computer hardware and software, and construction activities. Official sources said FDI inflow is expected to increase manifold as India's infrastructure sector improves. The government is committed to spend more than one trillion dollar to improve India's infrastructure sector in the 12th five-year plan.

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