Foreign Direct Investments

India's trade deals are a win, but fiscal vulnerabilities are also growing

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

Now, for an investment protection guarantee to signal India is serious

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

FDI inflows to India surged 73% to $47 billion in 2025, says UNCTAD

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 negative for 3rd straight month in Nov due to high repatriation

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

India's insurance reforms mark a fundamental structural advance

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

Strong fundamentals, major investments to propel India's FDI in 2026

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, ...

India offers higher FDI, easier bank branch norms under New Zealand FTA

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 nearly doubles to $6.2 bn in April-October: RBI data

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

100% FDI in Insurance: Legacy distribution remains hurdle for foreign firms

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

Terrain changed, need to up our game to court FDI: CEA Nageswaran

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

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

How FDI can unlock India's consumption economy and power MSME growth

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

IndiGo Q2FY26 results: Net loss widens by 161% on rupee depreciation

IndiGo posts ₹2,582-cr net loss in Q2 as rupee slide triggers ₹2,900-cr forex hit; revenue up 10.4% to ₹19,600 cr, with rising international traffic and stable grounded fleet

The changing turf for foreign banks amid selective opening, scrutiny

The move is towards opening up the sector, but selectively, with regulatory scrutiny and special approval

From Tokyo to Berlin: Indian states step up global push for investments

Indian chief ministers are increasingly travelling abroad to woo investors, expand markets, and forge global partnerships, marking a new phase of competitive federalism

Net FDI falls 21.1% to $4.91 bn in Q1 FY26 on higher outward flows

Despite strong gross inflows, rising outward investments and repatriation pulled down India's net FDI in April-June 2025

FTA with UK adds strength to India's hand in other deals: Sunil Mittal

It's a win win for both sides with a balanced outcome after a very long and hard negotiation, says Mittal

Net FDI slumps 98% to $40 million in May 2025 as outward flows accelerate

Net FDI dropped to $40 million in May 2025 due to higher repatriation and outward investments, even as India remained attractive for gross FDI inflows

ED files plaint against fintech firm SIMPL for FDI policy violation

The ED accused Buy Now Pay Later app SIMPL of breaching FDI norms by issuing convertible notes and receiving foreign investment under automatic route without approval