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India's Outward FDI Drops Sharply in June 2026
India's outward foreign direct investment (FDI) saw a big drop in June 2026.
It fell by 47.9% compared to the same month last year, reaching $3 billion.
This decline was seen in all parts of FDI: equity, debt, and guarantees.
For example, equity commitments went down to $738 million, debt to $469.87 million, and guarantees to $1.78 billion.
Despite this monthly drop, the total FDI for the financial year 2025-26 was $48.6 billion, which is higher than the previous year's $43.7 billion.
Some major investments included ONGC Videsh in Mozambique and Lenskart in Singapore.
India's outward FDI declined by 47.9% year-on-year to $3 billion in June 2026.
Equity commitments fell to $738 million, debt to $469.87 million, and guarantees to $1.78 billion.
Major overseas investments included ONGC Videsh in Mozambique and Lenskart in Singapore.
Despite the monthly drop, annual FDI commitments for FY26 were $48.6 billion, up from $43.7 billion in FY25.
The decline was observed in all components of outbound FDI: equity, debt, and guarantees.
- Who
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- What
- India's outward foreign direct investment (FDI) declined by 47.9% year-on-year to $3 billion in June 2026.
- Where
- India
- When
- June 2026
- Why
- The decline was observed in equity, debt, and guarantee commitments.
Economic Caution
Long-term Growth
Short-term Decline
Economic Caution
The significant drop in outward FDI indicates economic caution and potential risks in overseas investments.
Long-term Growth
The overall increase in annual FDI commitments suggests long-term growth and strategic investments.
Key facts
- Outward FDI in June 2026
- $3 billion
- Year-on-Year Decline
- 47.9%
- Equity Commitments
- $738 million
- Debt Commitments
- $469.87 million
- Guarantee Commitments
- $1.78 billion
- Annual FDI Commitments (FY26)
- $48.6 billion
- Annual FDI Commitments (FY25)
- $43.7 billion
Sources
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