What is the Normal route? What is the procedure to be followed for investment proposed to be made under Normal Route?

A. Proposals not covered by the conditions under the automatic route require the prior clearance of the Reserve Bank for which a specific application in form ODI with the documents prescribed therein is required to be made to :

Reserve Bank of India
Foreign Exchange Department
Overseas Investment Division
Central Office
Amar Building, 3rd Floor
Mumbai 400 001.