महाराष्ट्रात थेट परकीय गुंतवणूक 1991 ते 2010 या काळात सर्वात जास्त कोणत्या क्षेत्रात आढळते ?
(a) माहिती तंत्रज्ञान
(b) वित्तीय सेवा
(c) मोटर वाहने व परिवहन
(d) व्यवसाय व्यवस्थापन सल्ला
(e) रसायने व खते
(f) औषधे
(g) वस्त्रोद्योग

The correct answer is Option C ((a), (b), (c), (d)).

Key Points:
• FDI Inflows in Maharashtra (1991–2010):
• Maharashtra consistently emerged as the top investment destination in post-liberalization India, attracting over 30% of total national FDI inflows.
• Top Recipient Sectors in Maharashtra:
• 1. Information Technology & Hardware/Software (a): Centered around Pune and Mumbai software tech parks.
• 2. Financial & Banking Services (b): Mumbai, being the financial capital of India, attracted top non-banking financial and fintech capital.
• 3. Motor Vehicles and Transport Sector (c): Automobile corridors in Pune (Chakan-Talegaon) and Aurangabad drove massive foreign equity.
• 4. Professional Management Consultancy (d): Consulting, outsourcing, and legal advisory hubs.
• Therefore, the combination of (a), (b), (c), and (d) represents the dominant recipient group.
• Key Takeaway: During 1991-2010, FDI in Maharashtra was heavily concentrated in IT, Financial Services, Automobiles, and Management Consultancy.