India Reports $81.04 Billion in FDI Inflows for FY 2024-25

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into India stood at $81.04 billion in FY 2024–25 (provisional figures), rising from $71.28 billion in FY 2023–24. This is a 14% increase over the previous year.

Sector-wise FDI Distribution

The services sector attracted the most FDI equity inflows, accounting for 19% of the total, or $9.35 billion, up from $6.64 billion last year. Other key sectors included computer software and hardware at 16%, and trading at 8%.

Manufacturing also saw higher inflows, reaching $19.04 billion, up 18% from $16.12 billion in FY 2023–24.

Geographic Breakdown

Among Indian states, Maharashtra received the highest share of FDI inflows, accounting for 39% of the total. Karnataka followed with 13%, and Delhi accounted for 12%.

Singapore remained the largest contributor to FDI in India, responsible for 30% of total inflows. Mauritius came next with 17%, followed by the United States with 11%.

FDI Trends Over Time

Over the past 11 financial years (2014–25), India received a total of $748.78 billion in FDI. This is 143% more than the $308.38 billion received during the previous 11-year period (2003–14).

In total, India has attracted $1,072.36 billion in FDI over the last 25 years. Nearly 70% of this has come in the most recent 11 years.

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Policy Changes Over the Years

Between 2014 and 2019, FDI norms were relaxed in sectors like defence, insurance, and civil aviation. From 2019 to 2024, 100% FDI under the automatic route was permitted in areas such as coal mining and insurance intermediaries. In 2025, the Union Budget proposed extending 100% FDI to insurance firms investing all premiums within India.

The number of countries investing in India has gone up from 89 in FY 2013–14 to 112 in FY 2024–25, indicating a broader international interest.

Conclusion

India’s FDI inflows in FY 2024–25 reflect consistent policy changes and steady capital interest across sectors, states, and global sources.

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