Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Karnataka Tops FDI Chart, CM Hails Investment Milestone
Karnataka is now the top state in India for getting money from foreign companies, called Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)!
In 2024-25, Karnataka received over ₹50,000 crore in FDI, beating out other states like Maharashtra.
This shows that businesses around the world trust Karnataka.
A lot of this success comes from its tech industry, especially in Bengaluru, known as India’s Silicon Valley.
The government’s policies are seen as business-friendly, encouraging companies to invest.
Karnataka also has many small and medium-sized businesses and does a great job with exports.
Karnataka leads in FDI, attracting ₹50,107 crore in FY2024-25.
The state surpassed Maharashtra in attracting foreign investment.
Karnataka and Maharashtra together accounted for 51% of India's total FDI inflows.
Bengaluru hosts over 400 Fortune 500 R&D centers.
The state's MSME sector hosts over 8.5 lakh units employing nearly 70 lakh people.
- Who
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- What
- Karnataka's emergence as the top state for FDI.
- When
- FY 2024-25
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To highlight the state's economic success and attract investors.
- FDI Received (FY 2024-25)
- ₹50,107 crore
- Karnataka Share of India's Total FDI (FY 2024-25)
- 51%
- Key Sectors
- Technology, innovation, MSME
- Total Investment (FY 2021-22 to 2024-25)
- ₹12 lakh crore+
- MSME Units in Karnataka
- 8.5 lakh+
- Karnataka Exports Contribution
- 20% of India's total