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Mexico 2:

Report by the Secretariat

II. Trade Policy Regime: Framework and Objectives (1) Overview: Paragraph 4; and

II. Trade Policy Regime: Framework and Objectives (4) Investment Regime (ii) Foreign investment regime: Table II.8 Sectors where FDI is prohibited, 2011

We want to know the reasons why India does not allow foreign direct investment in some sectors or activities such as retailing, some real estate activities, development of tobacco and some agricultural activities

Reply: India follows a liberal FDI policy which dovetails with its national policy objectives, keeping in mind sensitivities and vulnerability. The sectors open for FDI are kept under constant review.

Mexico 3:

Report by the Secretariat

III. Trade Policies and Practices by Measures (2) Measures Directly Affecting Imports (vi) Imports prohibitions, restrictions and licensing: Para 53

We want to know the reasoning of India for banning of import of several (brands of) mobiles and cellular phones

Reply: Import of mobile handsets without IMEI No. and CDMA mobile phones without ESN/MEID is prohibited due to security risk involved.

Mexico 4:

Report by the Secretariat

III. Trade Policies and Practices by Measures (2) Measures Directly Affecting Imports (vi) Imports prohibitions, restrictions and licensing: Para 62

The report states that 24 tariff lines are subject to restrictions based on their import price. It also states that these minimum import prices are set taking into account the domestic and international prices and quality products. What are the technical criteria for determining the quality of these products?