India received $81 bn gross FDI in FY25, but net FDI was just $0.35 bn — the lowest in two decades
Over $51 bn repatriated by foreign firms; Indian outbound FDI surged 75% to $29.2 bn in FY25
These outflows may reflect deeper investor concerns — about demand conditions, valuation gains, or policy challenges
Indian companies are investing more abroad, even amid global uncertainty, but showing domestic caution
Government must probe causes without curbing capital mobility. Overregulation can hurt investment climate
FDI brings not just capital, but also technology and best practices. Understanding its dynamics is key to sustained growth