Summary:

In FY25, India’s FDI inflow totaled Rs. 6,93,864.5 crore (US$ 81.04 billion), marking a 14% increase from the previous year. The services industry attracted 19% of FDI equity, followed by computer software and hardware (16%) and trade (8%). Maharashtra accounted for 39% of inflows, followed by Karnataka (13%) and Delhi (12%). Singapore was the leading source nation at 30%, followed by Mauritius (17%) and the United States (11%). Over 2014 - 25, India received Rs. 64,11,054.4 crore (US$ 748.78 billion) in FDI.

The government has developed an investor-friendly FDI policy, allowing up to 100% FDI via the automatic route in most industries. Regular policy revisions ensure India continues to attract investment. Between 2014 and 2019, reforms raised FDI caps in defence, insurance, and pensions while liberalizing construction, civil aviation, and single-brand retail trading. Between 2019 and 2024, 100% FDI was permitted in coal mining, contract manufacturing, and insurance intermediaries. The Union Budget proposed expanding the FDI cap from 74% to 100% for corporations that invest their full premium in India by 2025, cementing India’s role as a global investment centre.

Source: IBEF

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