<h1>India Sees Drop in Dry Cell Imports and Production; Industry Opens to 100% FDI to Boost Local Manufacturing.</h1> The import of dry cells in India has significantly decreased, while domestic production has seen a slight decline. This trend is attributed to rising input costs and a shift in consumer preferences towards more energy-efficient products. To boost domestic production, the industry has been de-licensed and is open to 100% foreign direct investment through the automatic route. This information was provided by the Minister of State for Commerce and Industry in response to a question in the Lok Sabha.