India saw a significant surge in new investment announcements, reaching Rs 26.62 lakh crore in the first nine months of FY26, an increase from the previous year. This growth is attributed to government policies focusing on capital expenditure, tax reforms, and GST rationalization. Infrastructure and industrial sectors, particularly electricity, chemicals, and metals, led the announcements. Investment activity was concentrated in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Maharashtra, with a broader geographic spread emerging. The trend is supported by government initiatives and easing interest rates, despite global trade challenges.