Explanation
- A
1, 2 and 3
1, 2 and 3. FCCBs, GDRs and specified FII/FPI routes can count toward FDI as the paper keys them. NRE deposits are banking liabilities, not FDI.
- B
3 only
3 only. Under-counts FCCB and the FII limb.
- C
2 and 4
2 and 4. NRE is not FDI.
- D
1 and 4
1 and 4. Drops GDR/FII; keeps deposits.
Summary. Official key is (a) 1, 2 and 3. Foreign-currency convertible bonds, GDRs and certain foreign-portfolio inflows are treated in the FDI/capital-account map as the item keys them. NRE deposits are non-resident bank deposits, not direct investment.
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