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Jun 05, 2026
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FDI equity flows up 18% in FY 26; US doubles its investment
The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflows into the country increased 18% on year to $ 58.8 billion in 2025-26 with major boost provided by investors in computer software and hardware sectors, an analysis by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said.
Overall FDI last year – which included reinvested earnings and other capital – was up 17% on year to $ 94.5 billion.
In the January-March quarter the FDI equity investments grew 17.5% on year to 10.9 billion. The net investment by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) was in the negative. They pulled out $ 15.5 billion from India in 2025-26.
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