India Draws $51 Billion FDI in 6 Months as Manufacturing, Startups Gain Ground

As per ANI report, India received foreign direct investment (FDI) of $51 billion during the last 6 months, said Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).  

He shared the data during a media interaction on Wednesday. The inflows were reported at a time when global investment flows have remained uneven across regions. 

Manufacturing-Linked Investment Activity 

Bhatia said a share of recent FDI has been directed towards manufacturing. He stated that investments have gone into setting up new facilities and expanding existing manufacturing units.  

According to him, production activity linked to new products has increased, with companies adding capacity and upgrading processes across sectors. 

Focus on Startup Participation 

The DPIIT Secretary said the government continues to place emphasis on the startup ecosystem, particularly in areas linked to manufacturing and technology.  

He noted that innovation-led production has gained visibility, with startups contributing to product development and process improvement.  

Investment interest, he said, is also being seen in startups connected to industrial and technology-driven use cases. 

Corporate-Startup Collaboration 

Bhatia said efforts are underway to encourage closer working arrangements between large companies and startups. He stated that corporates are increasingly engaging startups for specific technology requirements and operational solutions.  

Such collaboration is being observed across manufacturing, services and digital sectors, where startups are working alongside established firms. 

National Startup Day on January 16 

DPIIT will organise National Startup Day on January 16. On the occasion, 75 Grand Challenges will be launched to invite solutions across sectors.  

Bhatia said the initiative has received over 3,000 requests from interested participants so far. The event will also include the presentation of 20 National Startup Awards. 

Digital Activity and Youth Involvement 

Earlier this week, speaking at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026, Narendra Modi referred to the role of Digital India and startups in economic activity. He said digital platforms have supported activity in technology and creative segments. He also mentioned the Orange Economy, covering culture, content and creative industries. 

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Conclusion 

The $51 billion FDI inflows recorded over 6 months, along with investment in manufacturing and continued startup-related initiatives, show recent foreign investment trends and policy focus during the period. 

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