India's FDI Rises 18% to $47.87 Billion; US Nearly Doubles Investment

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India rose 18 percent to USD 47.87 billion during April-December 2025-26, with equity inflows reaching USD 12.69 billion in the October-December quarter, up 16.6-17 percent year-on-year. The US nearly doubled its FDI inflow to USD 7.8 billion, becoming the second-largest source after Singapore, which contributed USD 17.65 billion. Key sectors attracting investment included computer software and hardware, services, and trading. Total FDI, including reinvested earnings, increased by 17.4 percent to USD 73.31 billion in the first nine months.