Foreign Direct Investments

The revised Press Note 3 framework may speed up startup deals by allowing limited China-linked exposure through the automatic FDI route, while keeping direct Chinese investment under approval

The move to allow 100 per cent FDI in the insurance sector is expected to boost foreign interest in the sector

The total foreign direct investment (FDI) in India has crossed USD 88 billion during April-February FY26, and it is likely to reach USD 90 billion in the last fiscal, a top government official said on Thursday. DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia said that the government has taken a series of measures to attract FDI. He said that during April-February 2025-26, inflows have crossed USD 88 billion and "hopefully crossing USD 90 billion" in the full fiscal 2025-26. Reform measures, free trade agreements and fast-growing economic growth are helping the country to attract healthy investments, he said.

Rising repatriation is outpacing overseas spending.

India's overseas investments hit a decade high, led by equity flows and major bets like Reliance's proposed US refinery

Overseas investment declines year-on-year and sequentially, with moderation in equity commitments and mixed trends in loans and guarantees

The government has amended Press Note 3 under the FDI policy, allowing investors from countries sharing land borders with India to hold up to 10 per cent non controlling stakes via the automatic route

India weathered the Trump tariff shock better than expected, but high public debt and slower fiscal consolidation pose risks even as trade deals lift growth and investor sentiment

It will signal to the world that India is serious about being open for business

FDI inflows to India jumped 73% to $47 billion in 2025, driven by strong investments in services, IT, R&D and manufacturing, according to UNCTAD

Net FDI in April-Nov period grows 7x to $5.6 billion compared to same period last year

The 2025 insurance law amendments removing the FDI cap signal a decisive shift towards capital depth, competition and technology, strengthening India's push for Insurance for All

FDI inflows into India are expected to register robust growth in 2026, supported by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, big-ticket investment announcements, sustained efforts to improve the ease of doing business, and a new generation of investment-linked trade pacts. To ensure that India remains an attractive and investor-friendly destination, the government reviews the FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) policy on an ongoing basis and makes changes from time to time after holding extensive consultations with stakeholders. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has this year held a series of meetings with stakeholders on ways to promote FDI. In November, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal also held consultations on ways to attract greater investments by making processes faster, smoother, and more efficient. Investor-friendly policies and regulatory practices, strong return on investments, a talented workforce, easing compliance burdens, ...

Under the India-New Zealand FTA's Financial Services Annex, India has offered higher FDI limits in banking and insurance and a simpler licensing regime for foreign bank branches

Net FDI into India rose to $6.2 billion in April-October FY26 as repatriation fell to $31.65 billion, even as outward FDI increased to $20.5 billion, RBI data showed

The FDI limit in the insurance sector was raised from 49 per cent to 74 per cent in 2021

Government reviewing FDI policies as net inflows stay muted; manufacturing push and policy reforms key to attracting investment

Foreign direct investments (FDI) in India rose 18 per cent to USD 35.18 billion during April-September of this fiscal year, while the inflow from the US more than doubled to USD 6.62 billion during the period, according to the latest government data released on Monday. Investments from overseas during the April-September period of the previous fiscal stood at USD 29.79 billion. During the preceding June-September quarter of 2025-26, the inflows increased by over 21 per cent per cent year-on-year to USD 16.54 billion.

RBI data shows stronger gross inflows and lower repatriation lifted net FDI in Apr-Sep, even as September saw higher outward investment pushing net flows into the red

Deeper capital flows, strong logistics, digital retail and MSME integration can energise the consumption economy and accelerate the path to Viksit Bharat