Fdi Equity Inflows

FDI rises 18% to $35.18 billion in H1FY26; down 11.1% in Q2 from Q1

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.

Net FDI to India doubles to $7.64 bn in April-September, shows RBI data

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

India's outbound FDI moderates to $4.41 bn in September, shows RBI data

While total outward FDI dipped year-on-year, equity commitments tripled to $2.57 billion; Prime Focus, Intas, and Zydus among major overseas investors

Equity FDI grows 15% to $18.6 billion in Q1, total inflows up 12%

The US is also the third largest investor in India, with cumulative investments amounting to $76.26 billion between April 2000 and June 2025, ahead of Singapore and Mauritius

India's outward FDI inches up to $3.51 billion in July, shows RBI data

India's outward FDI commitments rose marginally to $3.51 billion in July 2025 but declined sharply compared to June 2025, according to RBI data.

Losing steam: Thematic and sectoral funds see big investor cool-off

As equity market volatility rises and new fund launches dry up, inflows into sectoral and thematic mutual funds have declined sharply in 2025, say industry experts

Maharashtra tops FDI equity inflows again; Karnataka bags second spot

Gujarat drops two notches, Maharashtra retains top spot

India pegged as top source market for London's ambitious new 'Growth Plan'

The UK's capital city has unveiled an ambitious new Growth Plan' to provide an estimated GBP 27 billion extra tax revenue to fund vital public services in London and across the country, with India pegged as its number one source market in terms of foreign direct investment (FDI). The plan, unveiled recently by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan along with growth agency London & Partners, aims to restore productivity growth to an average of 2 per cent a year in the next decade, which is hoped would make London's economy GBP 107 billion larger by 2035. India has been on a growth curve for the last three years, overtaking the US as London's single-largest FDI source market in 2022-23 and continuing through 2023-24. Foreign direct investment from India has been the fastest growing and has been our number one market for the last two years, said Laura Citron, CEO of London & Partners. So, it's Indian tech companies setting up operations in London. Equally, if we look at it as a student ...

India crosses $1 trillion in FDI since 2000; Mauritius tops the list

India's cumulative FDI inflows have crossed $1 trillion since 2000, with Mauritius leading the pack, followed by Singapore, highlighting the country's growing appeal as a global investment hub

FDI equity flows up 45% at $29.8 billion in H1FY25, shows govt data

Gross foreign direct investment, which includes equity capital of unincorporated bodies, reinvest earnings and other capital, saw 29 per cent rise at $42.3 billion during April-September

India equity option traders hunt for new playgrounds as tighter rules loom

However, traders are not expected to have a smooth transition from options trading to other segments

Indian equity funds' cash holdings at 5-yr high on caution over valuations

Although the rise in cash levels is partly due to inflows and the launch of new funds, caution is also a factor

25 years of the Indian insurance industry: Here are the hits and misses

De-tariffing and portability are two milestones ahead of the Insurance Act amendment that made health insurance an independent line of business and raised FDI limits to 49%. The first of 2 part column

FDI in manufacturing rises 69% to $165 bn during 2014-24: Jitin Prasada

Foreign direct investment inflows in the manufacturing sector during 2014-24 rose by 69 per cent to USD 165.1 billion, Parliament was informed on Friday. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said that India is rapidly emerging as a preferred country for foreign investment in the manufacturing sector " FDI equity inflow in the manufacturing sectors in the last ten financial years (2014-24) has increased by 69 per cent to USD 165.1 billion as compared to USD 97.7 billion in the previous ten financial years (2004-14)," he said. He also said that the total FDI inflow of USD 383.50 billion has been reported in the country during the past five financial years (2019-20 to 2023-24). Replying to a separate question, he said that the initiatives taken by the Government have led to a decline in dependency on imports in several sectors including mobiles. The import of mobile phones has decreased from Rs 48,609 crore in 2014-15 to Rs

Strategic reforms can enhance India's appeal to global investors: GTRI

Strategic reforms are needed to enhance India's appeal to global investors as despite having huge potential, FDI data shows that the country has not fully capitalised on its opportunities, think tank GTRI said on Thursday. Suggesting a four-step plan, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that measures which can help India position itself as a leading choice for foreign investors include reducing cost disadvantages for companies relocating to India, improving the Ease of Doing Business throughout the business lifecycle, and establishing a framework for evaluating investment proposals. India attracted USD 44.4 billion in FDI (foreign direct investment) in FY2024, which is only 1.1 per cent of its GDP. The country lagged significantly behind countries like China (USD 189.1 billion), Brazil (USD 86.1 billion) , Australia (USD 61.6 billion), and Canada (USD 52.6 billion) as noted in the World Development Report 2023, it said. It suggested that India must offer a more ...

Outward FDI remain almost flat at $2.0 billion in May, shows RBI data

Outbound FDI, expressed as a financial commitment, comprises three components: equity, loans, and guarantees

India among Asia's new flying geese

It is placed well, both economically and geopolitically, to benefit from the China plus one strategy

India receives highest FDI from Singapore in 2023-24, Mauritius follows

India received the highest foreign direct investment (FDI) from Singapore in 2023-24 even as overseas capital inflows into the country contracted by about 3.5 per cent due to global economic uncertainties, according to the latest government data. Though FDI from Singapore has dipped by 31.55 per cent to USD 11.77 billion in 2023-24, India has attracted the maximum inflows from that country, the data showed. During the last fiscal, FDI equity inflows decreased from major countries, including Mauritius, Singapore, the US, the UK, UAE, Cayman Islands, Germany, and Cyprus. However, investments increased from the Netherlands and Japan. Since 2018-19, Singapore has been the largest source of such investments for India. In 2017-18, India attracted the maximum FDI from Mauritius. According to experts, after the India-Mauritius tax treaty amendment, Singapore has emerged as the preferred jurisdiction for investment in India. Rumki Majumdar, Economist, Deloitte India, said that as one of t

India's FDI inflows fell 3% to $44 bn in FY24; manufacturing down 18%

FDI inflows into India's manufacturing sector in FY24 are among the lowest in five years, according to provisional data in the RBI annual report

New govt may liberalise FDI norms for more sectors, says DPIIT Secy

Says industry should prepare itself for a low tariff regime in the long run