India records USD 81.04 billion FDI inflow in FY 2024-25, up 14%
India's FDI inflow rose 14% to USD 81.04 billion (provisional) in FY 2024-25 from USD 71.28 billion in FY 2023-24, the Commerce Ministry said on 27 May 2025.
Summary
India's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow reached USD 81.04 billion (provisional) in FY 2024-25, a 14% rise from USD 71.28 billion in FY 2023-24, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on 27 May 2025. The services sector was the top recipient of FDI equity with a 19% share, followed by computer software and hardware (16%) and trading (8%). Manufacturing FDI grew 18% to USD 19.04 billion. Maharashtra had the highest share of FDI equity inflows (39%), followed by Karnataka (13%) and Delhi (12%). Singapore was the top source country (30%), followed by Mauritius (17%) and the United States (11%).
Key facts
- FDI inflow FY25
- USD 81.04 billion (provisional), +14%
- FY24
- USD 71.28 billion
- Top sector
- Services 19%; computer software & hardware 16%; trading 8%
- Manufacturing FDI
- USD 19.04 billion (+18%)
- Top states
- Maharashtra 39%; Karnataka 13%; Delhi 12%
- Top sources
- Singapore 30%; Mauritius 17%; USA 11%
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What was India's total FDI inflow (provisional) in FY 2024-25 as per the Commerce Ministry?
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Correct answer: B — USD 81.04 billion
FDI inflow was USD 81.04 billion (provisional) in FY 2024-25, up 14% from USD 71.28 billion in FY 2023-24.
Which country was the largest source of FDI equity inflows into India in FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: C — Singapore
Singapore led with a 30% share, followed by Mauritius (17%) and the United States (11%).
Consider the following statements about FDI in FY 2024-25: 1. Maharashtra received the highest share of FDI equity inflows among states. 2. Computer software and hardware was the top sector for FDI equity, ahead of services. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct (Maharashtra 39%). Statement 2 is wrong: services led with 19%, ahead of computer software and hardware (16%).