Foreign investment occurs when an investor in one country purchases assets or ownership stakes in a company or business located in another country. There are several types of foreign investment, including foreign direct investment (FDI), foreign portfolio investment (FPI), and foreign institutional investment (FII). FDI involves controlling ownership in a foreign business, while FPI and FII refer to purchasing stocks, bonds, or other financial assets. Foreign investment provides access to capital and can impact economic growth, but its effects vary between countries. India has pursued policies to liberalize and encourage foreign investment through expanding automatic approval, raising limits on foreign ownership, and reducing corporate taxes.