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India's foreign direct investment inflows surged by 42% in 2024, driven by investor-friendly policies, skilled labor, and enhanced infrastructure. With sustained government measures, India is expected to remain a top investment destination in 2025.

Healthy FDI inflows into India to continue in 2025

FDI equity inflow in the manufacturing sector increased by 69 per cent, rising from USD 98 billion in 2004-2014 to USD 165 billion in 2014-2024.

India, averaging over USD 4.5 billion in monthly foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows since January this year despite global uncertainties and challenges, is tipped to sustain the trend in 2025 on the back of measures by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-government to enhance the country's investor-friendly appeal.
Investor-friendly policies, strong return on investments, skilled manpower, reduced compliance burdens, decriminalising minor industry-related offences, national single window system for streamlined approvals and clearances, and production linked incentive (PLI) schemes are key measures for keeping foreign investors focused on India.
Further to ensure that India remains an attractive and investor-friendly destination, the government reviews FDI policy on an ongoing basis and makes changes from time to time after having intensive consultations with stakeholders including apex industry chambers, associations, and representatives of industries.
In the January-September period this year, FDI into the country rose by about 42 per cent to USD 42.13 billion. The inflow was at USD 29.73 billion in the year-ago period.
The inflows during April-Sept 2024-25 grew by 45 per cent to USD 29.79 billion against USD 20.48 billion in the same period previous fiscal. Total FDI in 2023-24 was a healthy USD 71.28 billion.
"Going by the trend, the country will continue to attract healthy FDI in 2025 as well," DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia told PTI.
He said that India continues to open up its economy to global investors by raising foreign investment limits, removing regulatory barriers, developing infrastructure and improving the business environment.
A total FDI inflow of USD 991 billion was recorded, with 67 per cent (USD 667 billion) received during the last ten financial years (2014-2024).
FDI equity inflow in the manufacturing sector increased by 69 per cent, rising from USD 98 billion in 2004-2014 to USD 165 billion in 2014-2024.
Sharing similar views, experts opined that despite the global challenges, India is still the preferred investment destination for global firms.
However, they suggested the government take more steps such as further improving ease of doing business, liberalising sectoral caps like in pharmaceuticals, private security agencies, broadcasting and plantations, and easing the norms under the press note 3 (2020).
Under this press note, FDI applications from countries sharing land border with India like China have to mandatorily seek government approval for all sectors.
"Government should bring in a transparent system to process Press Note 3 applications. There should be a time-bound process with deeming provision as it would increase the FDI by boosting confidence of foreign investors. An exception should also be carved for private equity investment funds having partners from land bordering countries where the private equity fund is not controlling the Indian company and acting as a mere financial investor," Rudra Kumar Pandey, Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas &amp;Co, said.
Pandey also asked for establishing fast-track courts, arbitration centres to facilitate dispute resolution between corporates, training the judicial ecosystem to help corporates resolve their disputes.
These suggestions assume significance as India has seen limited success so far in capturing the 'China Plus One strategy', while Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, and Malaysia have become bigger beneficiaries.
According to a report of government think tank Niti Aayog, India is seen as an attractive destination for companies looking to shift their manufacturing bases out of China and this shift offers the country a chance to enhance its domestic manufacturing capabilities, particularly in high-tech industries.
Rumki Majumdar, Economist, Deloitte India, added that streamlining regulatory processes and minimizing bureaucratic hurdles will further boost investor confidence and simplify the investment landscape.
"A continued emphasis on infrastructure development, particularly in logistics and digital connectivity, is also crucial for supporting FDI growth," Majumdar said.
Foreign direct investment inflows into India have crossed the USD one trillion milestone in the April 2000-September 2024 period, firmly establishing the country's reputation as a safe and key investment destination globally.
According to the DPIIT data, the cumulative amount of FDI, including equity, reinvested earnings and other capital, stood at USD 1,033.40 billion during the said period.
About 25 per cent of the FDI came through the Mauritius route. It was followed by Singapore (24 per cent), the US (10 per cent), the Netherlands (7 per cent), Japan (6 per cent), the UK (5 per cent), UAE (3 per cent) and Cayman Islands. Germany and Cyprus accounted for 2 per cent of FDI each.
India received USD 177.18 billion from Mauritius, USD 167.47 billion from Singapore and USD 67.8 billion from the US during the period under review, as per the data.
The key sectors attracting the maximum of these inflows include the services segment, computer software and hardware, telecommunications, trading, construction development, automobile, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
FDI is allowed through the automatic route in most of the sectors while in areas such as telecom, media, pharmaceuticals and insurance, government approval is required for foreign investors.
FDI is important as India would require huge investments in the coming years for its infrastructure sector to boost growth. Healthy foreign inflows also help in maintaining the balance of payments and the value of the rupee.
DPIIT is responsible for the formulation of FDI Policy, enforced through rules notified under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA), which is administered by the Department of Economic Affairs and regulated by the RBI.
The Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal (FIFP) manages proposals received under the government route and forwards them to concerned ministries.

This liberalized FDI policy, aligned with the Indian Space Policy 2023, aims to propel indigenous space capabilities forward while attracting global investment.

Indian government opens doors to 100% FDI in space sector

This liberalized FDI policy, aligned with the Indian Space Policy 2023, aims to propel indigenous space capabilities forward while attracting global investment.

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given the green light to allow up to 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in select activities within the space sector.
This decision marks a pivotal shift from the previous policy, which mandated government approval for any FDI in satellite establishment and operation. The new policy aligns with the Indian Space Policy 2023 and aims to foster a more liberalized approach towards foreign investment in the space domain.
Under the revised FDI framework, the space sector has been delineated into three distinct categories. Firstly, activities such as satellite manufacturing and operation, satellite data products, as well as ground and user segments will now permit up to 74% FDI via the automatic route, with government approval required for investments beyond this threshold.
Secondly, FDI of up to 49% will be permissible through the automatic route for endeavors related to launch vehicles, associated systems or subsystems, and the establishment of spaceports. Again, any investments exceeding this limit will necessitate government clearance.
Thirdly, in a move aimed at stimulating indigenous manufacturing capabilities, the government has paved the way for up to 100% FDI in the manufacturing of components and systems/sub-systems for satellites, ground, and user segments, with approvals granted automatically.
According to government statements, this decision follows extensive consultations with key stakeholders including IN-SPACe, ISRO, NSIL, and various industrial entities. The move is expected to attract significant investment, enabling Non-Government Entities to enhance their technological prowess, scale operations globally, and capture a larger share of the global space economy, reported CNBC TV18
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This downturn follows a substantial decline in exports during April-June, down 34% to $10.9 billion, contributing to the overarching economic challenges

FDI equity inflows into India in Q2 decrease 7.3% to $9.54 billion

<h2>This downturn follows a substantial decline in exports during April-June, down 34% to $10.9 billion, contributing to the overarching economic challenges</h2>

FDI equity inflows in April-September plummet by 24%, totaling $20.4 billion year-on-year. This decline encompasses various sectors, notably services, computer software, and hardware, with significant drops observed in these segments.
Services, including finance and business outsourcing, experienced a dip from $4.1 billion to $3.8 billion in Apr-Sep this year. Inflows into computer software and hardware drastically reduced to $920 million from $3.2 billion, while trading fell to $525 million from $4.7 billion.
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After a surge in FY 2021-22, reaching $58 billion, FY 23 saw a decline in overseas equity investments, dropping back to $46 billion, reminiscent of previous years' levels.
Singapore emerged as the primary source for FDI in the April-September period, accounting for around $5.2 billion, followed by Mauritius at $2.9 billion, Japan at $2.09 billion, and the US at $2.05 billion.
This downturn follows a substantial decline in exports during April-June, down 34% to $10.9 billion, contributing to the overarching economic challenges."

Startups were major receivers of excess money floating around the world, but due to rising inflation and sluggish demand in the US and Europe, funding is no longer flowing into them

In FY23 FDI inflows fall 16%, biggest dip in a decade 

Startups were major receivers of excess money floating around the world, but due to rising inflation and sluggish demand in the US and Europe, funding is no longer flowing into them

Inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI) into the nation decreased 16% to $71 billion in 2022&ndash;23, the first dip in ten years, due to a sluggish global economy
India defied the pattern even in 2020, the year of the Covid-induced lockdown, when inflows soared as a result of significant investments made by tech behemoths in startups and Reliance Jio.
But despite being major recipients of the excess cash circulating around the world, startup funding has dried up due to high inflation and lacklustre demand in the US and Europe. Despite this, officials and analysts continue to predict that the decline in flows will be reversed and that investors would likely increase their investments after the current period of global unrest has passed.
Outward flows decreased by 23% to $13.6 billion, demonstrating that Indian businesses also slowed down their foreign investments.
The government is relying on sizable investments from international powerhouses to increase manufacturing activity in crucial industries like electronics, chemicals, autos, and textiles in order to not only satisfy domestic demand but also exports and integrate India into the global value chain, as reported by Economic Times

Yahoo has shut down its news websites in India due the new foreign direct investment (FDI) rules that limit foreign ownership of media companies that operate and publish digital content in India.
This includes Yahoo News, Yahoo Cricket, Finance, Entertainment and MAKERS India. This, however, will not affect users' Yahoo e-mail, and search experiences in India.
"As of August 26th, 2021 Yahoo India will no longer be publishing content. Your Yahoo Account, Mail and Search experiences will not be affected in any way and will operate as usual. We thank you for your support and readership," a notice on the Yahoo website said.
US tech major Verizon had acquired Yahoo in 2017.
In the FAQ section, Yahoo said effective August 26, 2021, the company has ceased publication of content in India and has shut down Yahoo's content operations in the country.
"We did not come to this decision lightly. However, Yahoo India has been impacted by changes to regulatory laws in India that now limit the foreign ownership of media companies that operate and publish digital content in India. Yahoo has had a long association with India and we're really proud of the premium, local content we have provided our users here for the last 20 years," it said.
It added that given that Yahoo Cricket has a 'news' component, "it was impacted under the new FDI regulations that limit foreign ownership of media companies that operate and publish digital content in India in the 'News and Current Affairs' space".
Thanking all its users in India for the "support and trust" over the past two decades, it noted that it remains "open to opportunities that connect us to users here".
As per the new FDI regulations that will come into effect in October, digital media companies in India can accept up to 26 per cent investment in the form of foreign investment, subject to approval from the central government.
"In case you are a Yahoo Mail user, this change does not affect you in any way. This development does not impact our products Yahoo Mail and Yahoo Search, where we will continue to serve users in India as before, without any change," it said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Yahoo shuts down news operations in India  

Click here to find out why Yahoo is shutting down it's news sites in India. You will no longer have access to Yahoo News, Cricket, Finance of Entertainment.&nbsp;

Yahoo news sites including Yahoo Cricket, Yahoo Finance, News, Entertainment and others will be shutdown in the next few days.

Yahoo has shut down its news websites in India due the new foreign direct investment (FDI) rules that limit foreign ownership of media companies that operate and publish digital content in India.
This includes Yahoo News, Yahoo Cricket, Finance, Entertainment and MAKERS India. This, however, will not affect users' Yahoo e-mail, and search experiences in India.
"As of August 26th, 2021 Yahoo India will no longer be publishing content. Your Yahoo Account, Mail and Search experiences will not be affected in any way and will operate as usual. We thank you for your support and readership," a notice on the Yahoo website said.
US tech major Verizon had acquired Yahoo in 2017.
In the FAQ section, Yahoo said effective August 26, 2021, the company has ceased publication of content in India and has shut down Yahoo's content operations in the country.
"We did not come to this decision lightly. However, Yahoo India has been impacted by changes to regulatory laws in India that now limit the foreign ownership of media companies that operate and publish digital content in India. Yahoo has had a long association with India and we're really proud of the premium, local content we have provided our users here for the last 20 years," it said.
It added that given that Yahoo Cricket has a 'news' component, "it was impacted under the new FDI regulations that limit foreign ownership of media companies that operate and publish digital content in India in the 'News and Current Affairs' space".
Thanking all its users in India for the "support and trust" over the past two decades, it noted that it remains "open to opportunities that connect us to users here".
As per the new FDI regulations that will come into effect in October, digital media companies in India can accept up to 26 per cent investment in the form of foreign investment, subject to approval from the central government.
"In case you are a Yahoo Mail user, this change does not affect you in any way. This development does not impact our products Yahoo Mail and Yahoo Search, where we will continue to serve users in India as before, without any change," it said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

India attracted the highest ever FDI inflow of $81.72 billion during the financial year 2020-21. It is 10% higher as compared to the previous financial year.&nbsp;FDI equity inflow grew by 19% in FY21 to $59.64 billion.
In terms of top investor countries, Singapore is at the apex with 29%, followed by the US (23%) and Mauritius (9%).
Computer Software &amp; Hardware has emerged as the top sector with around 44% share of the total FDI equity inflow followed by Construction/Infrastructure Activities (13%) and Services Sector (8%) respectively.
Gujarat is the top recipient state with a 37% share of the total FDI equity inflows followed by Maharashtra (27%) and Karnataka (13%).&nbsp;

India attracts record FDI inflow of $81.72 billion in FY21

India attracted the highest ever FDI inflow of $81.72 billion during the financial year 2020-21. It is 10% higher as compared to the previous financial year.&nbsp;FDI equity inflow grew by 19% in FY21 to $59.64 billion.
In terms of top investor countries, Singapore is at the apex with 29%, followed by the US (23%) and Mauritius (9%).
Computer Software &amp; Hardware has emerged as the top sector with around 44% share of the total FDI equity inflow followed by Construction/Infrastructure Activities (13%) and Services Sector (8%) respectively.
Gujarat is the top recipient state with a 37% share of the total FDI equity inflows followed by Maharashtra (27%) and Karnataka (13%). &nbsp;

India attracted the highest ever FDI inflow of $81.72 billion during the financial year 2020-21. It is 10% higher as compared to the previous financial year.&nbsp;FDI equity inflow grew by 19% in FY21 to $59.64 billion.
In terms of top investor countries, Singapore is at the apex with 29%, followed by the US (23%) and Mauritius (9%).
Computer Software &amp; Hardware has emerged as the top sector with around 44% share of the total FDI equity inflow followed by Construction/Infrastructure Activities (13%) and Services Sector (8%) respectively.
Gujarat is the top recipient state with a 37% share of the total FDI equity inflows followed by Maharashtra (27%) and Karnataka (13%). &nbsp;

Govt allows 74% FDI via automatic route in defence sector

The government has permitted foreign direct investment of up to 74% under the automatic route in the defence sector.
However, foreign investments in the defence sector would be subject to scrutiny on the grounds of national security, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade said in the note.
As per the current FDI policy, 100% overseas investments are permitted in the defence industry -- 49% under the automatic route, while beyond that government approval was required.

The government has permitted foreign direct investment of up to 74% under the automatic route in the defence sector.
However, foreign investments in the defence sector would be subject to scrutiny on the grounds of national security, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade said in the note.
As per the current FDI policy, 100% overseas investments are permitted in the defence industry -- 49% under the automatic route, while beyond that government approval was required.

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