Archive · 12 Jun 2025
India's FDI Reaches $729 Billion in 25 Years
India has gotten a lot of money from other countries, called Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), totaling $729 billion since 2000.
This money helps build businesses and create jobs.
Singapore is now the top investor, more so than Mauritius.
The IT industry has grown a lot, attracting more investment, while other sectors have seen changes due to government policies.
Government actions have encouraged more FDI in trading and building projects, leading to more growth for India.
India received $729 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) via direct equity flows since 2000.
Singapore surpassed Mauritius as the leading source of FDI, as of March-end 2025.
IT software and hardware sector saw a significant rise in FDI, increasing from $15 billion in March 2015 to $111 billion in March 2025.
Government policies are supporting FDI growth in trading and infrastructure-related construction.
Changes in FDI shares occurred in different sectors, including construction, drugs/pharma, and power.
- Who
- Bank of Baroda economists reported the data.
- What
- India has received a large amount of Foreign Direct Investment.
- When
- Since 2000 and data up to March 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- FDI is an important funding source for investments in India and is supported by government policies.
Impact of FDI
Investment origin
Source of investment
Impact of FDI
FDI contributes to economic growth and investment.
Investment origin
The origin of FDI may not be clear due to tax agreements with countries like Mauritius, Singapore, Cyprus, and Cayman Islands.
- Total FDI Received
- $729 billion (direct equity flows)
- Total FDI Including Reinvestments
- $1,072 billion
- Leading Source of FDI (March-end 2025)
- Singapore
- IT Software & Hardware FDI (March 2015)
- $15 billion
- IT Software & Hardware FDI (March 2025)
- $111 billion
- Exports of Software Service (FY24)
- $170 billion
- FDI in Construction Development (Decline)
- From 9.7% to 3.7%