<h1>India Allows 100% FDI in Processed Food via Automatic Route to Boost Sector Investment and Innovation.</h1> The Indian government has authorized 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in processed food items through the automatic route to boost investment in the food processing sector. Over the past three years, FDI inflows were Rs 455.59 crore in 2008-09, Rs 1314.23 crore in 2009-10, and Rs 858.03 crore in 2010-11. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries has not assessed the impact of increased FDI but highlights that it enhances domestic investment, introduces advanced technology, and improves managerial practices. Financial assistance is provided to research institutions for quality improvement and technological innovation, aiming for self-sufficiency in indigenous food processing technologies.