This document provides an overview of foreign direct investment (FDI) and foreign institutional investors (FII) in India. It defines FDI and FII, describes their key features and differences. FDI refers to investment by a company from one country into business interests located in another country, while FII involves investment in a country's financial assets and secondary markets. The document outlines the advantages and disadvantages of both, their permitted sectors in India, impact on the economy, and concludes that while both help an economy grow, FDI proves more effective long-term.