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Telecom sector — FDI policy change: The ceiling on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in telecom was raised from 74% to what new limit? Answer in percentage of equity permitted for foreign investment. Choose the correct value.

Difficulty: Easy

80%
90%
100%
74% (no change)

Correct Answer: 100%

Explanation:

Given data

We identify the revised FDI cap for the telecom sector relative to the earlier 74% ceiling.

Concept / Approach
Policy liberalization raised the sectoral cap to 100% (subject to applicable routes/conditions).

Why other options are incorrect
80% or 90% do not match the revised cap; 74% represents the pre-change limit.

Final Answer
New ceiling: 100%.

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