India not after NRIs’ money,Montek tells diaspora

Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia dispelled the impression that India was after NRI funds saying that more than 95 per cent of investment comes from domestic sources.

“I think we can get rid of the notion that we are connecting with the NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) because we want investment…we are not reaching out to NRIs because we need money,” Ahluwalia said at the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas organised by the government in collaboration with industry chamber CII.

“At least 95 per cent of investments in the country is domestic investment,” Ahluwalia said adding,”if you feel your money is well spent here,you are welcome… If you think in another country you can do better… as an economist I will tell you that is exactly what you should do.