'Transparency is key for FDI in India'

Foreign investors are keen on emerging mkts, especially India, at a time of global slowdown, said Stephenson

- Rhik Kundur

Apart from a stable regulatory and policy regime, transparency in decision-making and information flow are key to attracting foreign investors to emerging economies such as India, said Matthew Stephenson, head of investment and services at the World Economic Forum.

Foreign investors are keen on emerging markets, especially India, at a time of slowing global growth, but want the right information before making a decision, Stephenson said, speaking with Mint on the sidelines of the World Investment Conference 2023. 

"You can’t calculate your costs if you don’t have information. Investors have to have an analysis of their rate of return," he said. "I think (India is) a good story thanks to the economic reforms, which India is benefitting from now."