FDI GROWTH STATISTICS
Why is India outpacing China, US, EU and Germany?
Despite a slight moderation to 6.3% in FY26, India's economic growth remains robust, outpacing global trends. Fueled by strong domestic consumption, a favorable demographic dividend, and government-led capital expenditure, India stands out as the fastest-growing major economy. However, risks like oil import dependence and a weak export sector persist amid global economic turbulence.
Govt may help MSMEs register products abroad: Piyush Goyal
Piyush Goyal announced India's plan to launch a scheme supporting MSMEs in registering products overseas, aiming to boost exports of value-added goods. He highlighted ongoing FTA negotiations with the EU, New Zealand, and Oman, anticipating a deal with the EU soon.
No declining trend in FDI into India: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal asserts that India's FDI is not declining, citing a 143% increase over the past eleven years. Inflows reached USD 81 billion in 2024-25, the highest in three years, with Singapore leading as the top source. The government remains open to suggestions for further promoting FDI, despite quarterly fluctuations.
Maharashtra, Karnataka attract 51 pc of FDI inflows in FY25: Government data
Maharashtra and Karnataka led India in attracting foreign investments in FY25. These two states accounted for 51% of the total FDI. Maharashtra received the highest, followed by Karnataka. Delhi, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu also saw significant inflows. Experts attribute this to improved infrastructure. Total FDI in India rose by 14% reaching $81.04 billion, marking a three-year high.
FDI inflows hit 3-yr high, grow 14% to $81 b in FY25
India's FDI equity inflow experienced a 24.5% on-year decline in January-March FY25, reaching $9.34 billion. However, overall FDI equity inflows for FY25 rose by 13% to $50 billion. Total FDI surged 14% to $81.04 billion, marking a three-year high, with the services sector leading as the top recipient and Maharashtra attracting the highest share of inflows.
FY25 FDI equity inflow up 13% on-year, down 24.5% in Q4
India's FDI equity inflow saw a 24.5% dip in January-March FY25, totaling $9.34 billion. However, overall FDI equity inflows for FY25 rose by 13% to $50 billion. Total FDI reached $81.04 billion, a 14% increase and the highest in three years, driven by investor-friendly policies and growth in manufacturing and services sectors, with Maharashtra leading in inflows.
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India records $81.04 bn FDI inflow in FY25
India's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows have surged, reaching $81.04 billion in FY 2024-25, a 14% increase from the previous year. The services sector led as the top recipient, followed by computer software and hardware. Over the past eleven years, India attracted $748.78 billion in FDI, reflecting a 143% increase, supported by government reforms liberalizing FDI norms across various sectors.
Maharashtra receives record FDI of past decade in just nine months of 2024-25: CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra has achieved record foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, receiving Rs 1,39,434 crore in the first nine months of the fiscal year 2024-2025, as per DPIIT's December 2024 report. This is the highest annual FDI in a decade. Maharashtra leads the country in FDI inflow, followed by Karnataka and Gujarat.
Maharashtra leads in FDI with 95% of annual investment achieved in just 6 months: CM Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra received 95% of its annual average FDI in the first six months of FY 2024-25, securing Rs 1,13,236 crore. The state leads with 31.48% of India's total FDI, showcasing investor confidence. This achievement highlights the state's robust economic policies and business-friendly environment.
India’s FDI inflows hit $1 tn, Taiwan cos shift supply chains to India
India has achieved $1 trillion in cumulative FDI since 2000, driven by a favorable business environment and innovation. The first half of the current fiscal year saw a 26% surge in FDI to $42.1 billion. Taiwanese companies are increasingly investing in India, exceeding $665 million between 2018 and 2024, due to global trade tensions.
India continues to be preferred destination for foreign direct investment: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted India's resilience as a preferred destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) despite global interest rate hikes. He noted that while interest rates surged globally, leading to capital flow back into developed nations, India's robust demand and opportunities prevented a significant downturn compared to other developing economies.
Strong fundamentals and reforms helped India attract highest FDI
FDI in India initially picked up in the mid and late nineties following a series of policy measures to liberalise and strengthen the FDI environment in the country. But they slowed down after the global financial crisis of 2008 because it affected India macro-economic fundamentals which continued till FY '2013-14
New firm creation higher in services sector than manufacturing, agriculture: Survey
The survey said that there is a need to invest in ramping up India's statistical infrastructure. The survey also observed that India has taken several initiatives to foster investment like relaxing FDI norms, cutting corporate taxes, containing inflation, accelerating infrastructure creation, improving ease of doing business or reforming taxation etc.
Exploring the world's phantom FDI: Luxembourg, Ireland well-known tax havens destinations
Ireland and the Netherlands are preferred destinations for multinationals operating in Europe.
Budget 2019: View- Fake promises for hanging on to power
It is important to stress that economic stability is fundamentally impossible without social stability, which has taken a beating in the past five years.
India Inc expects over 7% growth in next 12 months: Survey
India Inc is upbeat about the future of the economy as growth is to be driven by strong domestic demand and an increased focus on export markets, the survey noted.
PM Narendra Modi reels out credit growth, FDI inflows to slam doubters
Modi said that the government programmes are aimed at creating more employment as well as to carry out administrative and policy reforms for sustained growth.
SAARC needs to unleash 'collective strength': Sushma Swaraj
Swaraj said connectivity is central to regional development and will determine how "we meet our goals of growth, employment and prosperity".
FDI inflows soar 112% in April to $3.6 billion; Singapore is the top investing country
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s thrust to boost domestic manufacturing was visible as the sector posted a 142% growth ($1.06 billion) in FDI.
Budget 2015: India's 2015/16 GDP growth seen at 8-8.5% y/y, says FM Arun Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said growth in the next financial year will rise to 8-8.5 per cent and clock double-digit level in the subsequent years.
Narendra Modi neither zero nor hero: Congress
Releasing a 32-page document carrying statistics about Gujarat's performance on various paradigms, Union minister Kapil Sibal said.
India does not need big bang reforms: Rangarajan
PMEAC Chairman has said that big bang reforms of the type of early 1990s will not happen again and now is the time for incremental change.
Credit Suisse lowers FY'13 growth forecast to 5.3%
Credit Suisse has lowered India's economic growth forecast to 5.3 per cent for this fiscal, down from 5.7 per cent projected earlier.
India among top FDI countries into Dubai in H1, 2012
India has emerged among the top FDI countries into Dubai in the first half of 2012, according to official data.
Liberalise FDI policy in financial services sector: US
US said further opening some areas can add about 1.5 per cent to the country's economic growth.
OECD calls for wider FDI road
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has argued for further easing of restrictions on foreign investment flow into India in areas such as banking, insurance and retail distribution.
OECD wants India to ease FDI norms on banking, insurance
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development asked for relaxation in FDI norms for banking and insurance sector.
FDI shoots up 90% this fiscal to Rs 85,700 cr
Foreign investment inflows into India grew 90% in the first eight months of the current fiscal year, indicating that the country continues to be an attractive destination for investors despite a fall in economic growth rates.
Focus on FDI, IPR issues: US
The US on Monday asked India to further liberalise its Foreign Direct Investment norms and address issues related to intellectual property rights to attract American investments.
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