Question

what why had the Indian government put barriers to foreign trade and foreign investment after independence

Answer 1

bcoz economic conditions of India became very low and govt. firstly want the Indian industry to grow up for foreign investment

Answer 2

Indian government put barriers to foregin trades and investment because:-
1. it was nesessary  to protect the producers from foreign competitions. 
2.india allowed imports only of essential items inorder to give protection to domestic producers. 
3.to maintain or improve the quality of goods after independence