The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) consulted with pension funds, PE, and VCs to boost FDI. Key issues discussed included FDI in e-commerce for export, easing press note 3, and revising single-brand retail policies. Major sectors attracting FDI include services, IT, telecom, and pharmaceuticals, with investments rising 45% year-on-year to USD 29.79 billion in April-September.