According to the RBI , India’s net foreign direct investment FDI crashed from USD 10.1 billion in 2023-24 to just USD 0.4 billion in 2024-25..
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is an investment made by a firm or individual in one country into business interests located in another country . Generally, FDI takes place when an investor establishes foreign business operations or acquires foreign business assets, including establishing ownership or controlling interest in a foreign company . FDI is distinguished from portfolio investments in that it is made to control, manage, and influence a firm’s operations .
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India, based on recent data:
- Recent Trends: Net FDI into India experienced a significant decrease of 96% in 2024-25, falling to $353 million due to increased repatriation and outward FDI . However, gross FDI inflows remain robust .
- March 2025: FDI in India increased by $5.938 billion in March 2025 .
- H1 2024: Foreign direct equity investment saw a 45% increase, reaching Rs. 2,58,873 crore (US$ 29.8 billion) .
- 2023: The total FDI inflow into India dropped to $70.9 billion in financial year 2023, a 1% decline from the previous year . India’s FDI for 2023 was $28.07 billion, a 43.79% decrease from 2022 .
- Long-Term Growth: India’s FDI inflows have increased approximately 20 times from 2000-01 to 2023-24 . Over the last decade (April 2014 to September 2024), total FDI inflows amounted to $709.84 billion, accounting for 68.69% of the overall FDI .
- Historical Data: From 1995 to 2025, the average FDI in India was $2783.81 million .
- Service Sector: India’s service sector has attracted the highest FDI equity during 2000-2024 .
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