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India’s H1 FY26 FDI Jumps 18% to $35.18 Billion as US Inflows Surge

Officials credit liberalised rules for the rebound, reiterating a $100 billion annual FDI goal.

Overview

  • DPIIT data show total FDI for April–September reached about $50 billion including reinvested earnings, the highest first‑half tally on record.
  • Equity inflows in July–September rose 20.5% year on year to $16.4 billion, extending momentum from the first quarter.
  • Investments from the United States more than doubled to $6.62 billion in the half, while Singapore led all sources at $11.94 billion.
  • Computer software and hardware drew roughly $9 billion, with services at about $5.1 billion and trading near $2.8 billion.
  • Maharashtra attracted $10.57 billion, followed by Karnataka at $9.4 billion and Tamil Nadu at $3.57 billion, as the government presses a $100 billion annual FDI goal.