Archive · 1 Dec 2025
India's FDI Rises 18% in FY26
India received a lot more money from foreign investors in the first half of the financial year 2025-26.
The money coming in from the United States more than doubled.
Singapore was the biggest source of this money, followed by the US and Mauritius.
The money went into different sectors like computer software, services, and trading.
The Indian government has made it easier for foreign investors to put money into India, which has helped bring in more investment.
FDI in India rose by 18% to USD 35.18 billion during April-September FY26.
Inflows from the US more than doubled to USD 6.62 billion in the same period.
Singapore was the largest source of FDI, contributing USD 11.94 billion.
Top sectors for FDI inflows included computer software and hardware, services, and trading.
Maharashtra received the highest FDI inflow of USD 10.57 billion.
- Who
- India
- What
- Experienced an 18% rise in FDI during April-September FY26
- When
- April-September 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to investor-friendly policies and sectoral reforms
Government
Economic Analysts
FDI Growth
Government
The government attributes the rise in FDI to investor-friendly policies and sectoral reforms.
Economic Analysts
Economic analysts suggest that global economic conditions and India's market potential also played significant roles.
- FDI Growth
- 18%
- Total FDI (Apr-Sep FY26)
- USD 35.18 billion
- US FDI Inflow
- USD 6.62 billion
- Top FDI Source
- Singapore (USD 11.94 billion)
- Top Investing Sectors
- Computer software and hardware, services, trading
- Top Receiving State
- Maharashtra (USD 10.57 billion)
- FDI Policy
- Most sectors open for 100% overseas inflows through the automatic route
- FDI Equity Inflows (FY25)
- USD 50.01 billion
- Overall FDI (FY25)
- USD 80.6 billion
