New Delhi: India's foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows during the calendar year 2002 increased by a mere 3.5 per cent at $ 4.43 billion despite government's continued efforts to liberalise the economy.

Official sources said that as per data compiled by the Industry Ministry, total FDI inflows during January-December 2002 was pegged at $ 4.43 billion compared to $ 4.28 billion in 2001.

In Rupee terms, the FDI inflows registered over 10 per cent increase at Rs 21,285.97 crore in 2002 compared to 19265.10 crore the previous year.

PTI