Overview

• RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says higher repatriation of foreign funds demonstrates market maturity and investor confidence in smooth entry and exit.
• Gross foreign direct investment inflows reached USD 81 billion in FY 2024–25, marking a 14 percent rise from the previous year’s USD 71.3 billion.
• Net FDI moderated sharply to USD 0.4 billion from USD 10.1 billion due to increased profit repatriation and net outward investment.
• Foreign portfolio investment inflows dropped to USD 1.7 billion as investors booked equity gains, and India’s merchandise trade remained robust in April despite a widening deficit.
• India’s foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 691.5 billion as of May 30, enough to finance over 11 months of imports and cover 96 percent of external debt.