Foreign Direct Investment, FDI in Tripura

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Overview

Strategic Location: Shares an 856 km border with Bangladesh, facilitating trade and connectivity.
Natural Gas Reserves: Significant reserves, supporting industries like power generation and petrochemicals.
Agro & Food Processing: Ideal conditions for rubber, tea, bamboo, and organic farming.
Tourism & Eco-Tourism: Rich biodiversity, heritage sites, and scenic landscapes attracting investments.
Infrastructure Growth: New airports, highways, and railway projects enhancing connectivity

Industrial Development: Capital subsidies, tax exemptions, and incentives under NEIDS (Northeast Industrial Development Scheme).
Trade & Export Promotion: Support for border trade with Bangladesh, including SEZ development.
Agro & Rubber Processing: Subsidies for rubber plantations, food processing, and bamboo-based industries.
Tourism & Handicrafts: Financial aid for eco-tourism projects, homestays, and MSME development in handicrafts.

Category	Details
Capital	Agartala
GSDP (2023–24)	₹65,300 crore
Growth Rate	7.5%
Per Capita Income	₹1,40,000
Top Sectors	Agriculture, Natural Gas, Handloom, Rubber, Tourism
FDI Share in India	0.03%
Top FDI Sources	Bangladesh, Thailand, Japan
Cumulative FDI (FY 2024)	₹300 crore (Q1)
Policy Impact	Focus on trade, infrastructure, and MSME growth
Recent FDI	₹90 crore (2022–23)

Tripura attracted ₹300 crore in cumulative FDI by Q1 FY2024, mainly in trade, infrastructure, and tourism.
The Agartala-Akhaura rail link with Bangladesh is expected to boost cross-border trade.
Increased focus on natural gas exploration and rubber processing industries.
Government initiatives supporting bamboo, handloom, and agro-based industries for MSME growth.

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