India's gross FDI inflows cross $1 trillion since April 2000
India's gross foreign direct investment inflows have reached $1 trillion since April 2000, the Commerce Ministry said on 12 December 2024, with H1 FY2024-25 inflows up nearly 26% to $42.1 billion.
Summary
India's gross foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows have reached $1 trillion since April 2000, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 12 December 2024. The milestone was helped by a nearly 26% rise in FDI to $42.1 billion in the first half of 2024-25. Between April 2014 and September 2024, FDI inflows totalled $709.84 billion, or 68.69% of all FDI received in the past 24 years. The ministry said most sectors, except certain strategically important ones, are open to 100% FDI under the automatic route.
Key facts
- Milestone
- Gross FDI inflows of $1 trillion since April 2000
- H1 FY2024-25
- $42.1 billion, up nearly 26%
- April 2014–Sept 2024
- $709.84 billion (68.69% of total)
- Policy
- Most sectors open to 100% FDI via automatic route
- Announced
- 12 December 2024, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Practice MCQs 2 questions
As announced in December 2024, India's gross FDI inflows since April 2000 have reached:
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Correct answer: C — $1 trillion
PIB (Commerce & Industry): India's gross FDI inflows have reached $1 trillion since April 2000.
How much FDI did India receive in the first half of FY 2024-25, according to the Commerce Ministry?
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Correct answer: B — $42.1 billion
PIB (Commerce & Industry): FDI rose nearly 26% to $42.1 billion during the first half of the current fiscal year (2024-25).