Overview
- Net FDI into India fell to a record low of $0.4 billion in FY25, down from $10.1 billion in FY24, marking a 96% decline.
- Gross FDI inflows grew by 13.7% year-on-year to $81 billion, concentrated in manufacturing, financial services, energy, and communications sectors.
- Repatriation by foreign investors reached a record $49 billion, up from $41 billion in the previous fiscal year, driven by exits in IPOs and stake sales.
- Indian firms expanded their global presence, with outward direct investments rising to $29 billion from $17 billion a year earlier.
- The Reserve Bank of India framed the trends as indicative of a mature market, emphasizing India’s role as a key intermediary in strategic global sectors.