India Sees FDI Surge: Maharashtra Leads the Way
Foreign Investment in India Hits Record High
India has witnessed a significant boom in foreign direct investment (FDI), with inflows reaching a remarkable $81.04 billion in the financial year 2024-25. This represents a notable 14% increase compared to the previous year, demonstrating India’s growing appeal to global investors.
Services Sector Drives Growth
The services sector continues to be a major magnet for FDI, attracting 19% of the total inflow. This sector saw a particularly strong performance, with FDI rising by 40.77% to $9.35 billion. Computer software and hardware (16%) and trading (8%) also received substantial FDI.
Manufacturing Gains Momentum
India is also establishing itself as a hub for manufacturing investment. FDI in this sector grew by 18% in FY25, reaching $19.04 billion. This indicates a growing confidence in India’s manufacturing capabilities and potential.
Maharashtra Leads the Way
Maharashtra emerged as the top recipient of FDI equity, accounting for a significant 39% of the total inflow. Karnataka followed closely with 13%, and Delhi secured 12%. Singapore led the source countries, contributing 30% of the total FDI, followed by Mauritius (17%) and the United States (11%).
