文档介绍：© Kamla-Raj 2010 J Soc Sci, 24(1): 65-71 (2010)
Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on
Export Performance in India
N. Prasanna
Department of Economics, Bharathidasan University, Khajamalai Campus,
Tiruchirappalli 620 023, Tamil Nadu, India
Mobile: 9894915061, E-mail: nprassii@
KEYWORDS Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Manufactured Exports
ABSTRACT In a globalizing world, export ess can serve as a measure for petitiveness of a country’s
industries and lead to faster growth. Recently, a much optimistic view on the role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
on export performance in the host country has evolved. The Government of India moved in this direction in mid-
1991 which has increased the FDI inflow into India. Viewing the increasing trend of FDI inflows into India, this study
explores the impact of FDI inflows on the export performance of India. This study finds that the impact of FDI
inflows on export performance is significantly positive. The study also suggests that the policy regarding domestic
efforts to enhance manufacturing exports needs reassessment in line with the FDI policy framework in order to reap
maximum and long-term
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND of domestic enterprise-led and FDI-led export
development. Neither strategy is easy (UNCTAD
Countries engage in international trade for a 1999).
variety of reasons. Exports, in part