<h1>India Attracts Strong FDI Amid Economic Challenges; Government Eases Policies to Boost Investment and Manufacturing Growth.</h1> India remains a leading destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) despite economic challenges, according to the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry. The government has liberalized FDI policies and amended sectoral caps to attract more investment. Between 2009 and 2013, India secured $172.82 billion in FDI. Challenges like red tape persist, but initiatives such as the e-Biz portal aim to simplify business processes. The National Manufacturing Policy seeks to boost manufacturing jobs and GDP share. The Minister emphasized the benefits of FDI in retail and highlighted India's young workforce as a future global asset. The session also addressed global and domestic issues.