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New FDI regime offers wider access to foreign investors in agriculture

Jan 03, 2026 3 mins read
New FDI regime offers wider access to foreign investors in agriculture

The agriculture and livestock sector is seeing an increased investor interest following major reforms in foreign direct investment (FDI) policy that liberalised ownership rules and eased approvals.

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