The sectors that need permissions for foreign direct investment are:
1) Postal services
2) Foreign investments in courier services
3) Establishments for operations of satellites
4) Investment in township development
5) Tea industry
6) Asset reconstruction entities
7) Petroleum sector other than private oil refining, Natural gas and LNG pipelines
8) Investment in infrastructure companies
9) Investment in the defense sector and strategic industries
10) Atomic minerals industries
11) Print Media like newspapers
12) Investment in broadcasting services