India's Net FDI Jumps to $7.64 Billion in April-September: RBI Data

India recorded net foreign direct investment of $7.64 billion in April–September 2025, more than twice the level seen a year earlier. The rise came as gross inflows increased to $50.36 billion, up 16.14% from H1FY25, while repatriation eased slightly to $26.4 billion.  

Outward FDI by Indian companies also grew, reaching $16.32 billion compared with $12.17 billion in the previous year. 

Monthly Trends and Country Contributions 

RBI data showed that September 2025 saw net FDI fall into negative territory at $2.37 billion, compared with a negative $1.17 billion in September 2024, while August registered a negative $622 million. Gross inward FDI in September remained firm at $6.60 billion, with Singapore, Mauritius, the UAE, Luxembourg and Qatar together accounting for about 78% of the month’s inflows. Key recipient sectors included manufacturing, retail and wholesale trade, communication services, financial services, and computer services. 

Outward FDI Patterns and Sectoral Allocation 

Repatriation in September was broadly unchanged at $5.19 billion versus $5.2 billion a year earlier, but outward FDI rose sharply to $3.78 billion from $2.3 billion in September 2024. The main destinations for Indian investments abroad were Singapore, Mauritius, the UAE and the US, with financial services, insurance and business services, agriculture and mining, and manufacturing emerging as major sectors for overseas deployment. 

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Conclusion 

Despite strong inflows in the first half of the fiscal year, net FDI for recent months has turned negative due to rising outward investments. Broader trends indicate continued investor interest in India, supported by robust sectoral participation and resilient gross inflows. 

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