To prevent opportunistic takeover of domestic firms amid Covid-19 pandemic, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from countries that share borders with India is allowed through
Government route
Press Note 3 of 2020 required the government route for investment from an entity of a country sharing a land border with India, or where the beneficial owner is situated in or is a citizen of such a country. The measure sought to curb opportunistic acquisitions during COVID-19.