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The latest industrial policy reforms have reduced the industrial licensing requirements, removed restrictions on investment and expansion, and facilitated easy access to foreign technology and foreign direct investment.

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The correct option is B True
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The new industrial policy was introduced in 1991 which includes the latest industrial reforms were many requirements of industrial licensing abolished, restrictions on investment and expansion were removed, and easy access to foreign technology and foreign direct investment was facilitated.

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(i) Liberalisation
(ii) Privatisation
(iii) Globalisation

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(iv) To introduce more competition into the economy with the aim of increasing efficiency.

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(i) Industrial Sector Reforms
(ii) Financial Sector Reforms
(iii) Tax Reforms
(iv) Foreign Exchange Reforms
(v) Trade and Investment Policy Reforms

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