Fdi Inflows

India’s net FDI looks set to record another dismal year. Big Tech’s AI data centre plans aren’t enough. Our economy needs a broad revival of capital inflows. Push for full-scope economic relations with the US.

Uttar Pradesh is rapidly transforming into a prime destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), with inflows reaching ₹5,963 crore in just the first half of FY26. This growth is attributed to strategic policy incentives targeting high-growth sectors like electronics and semiconductors.

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Our drop in net foreign direct investment (FDI) partly reflects profit repatriation from successful operations in India. The country’s stability on the macro and policy fronts, plus high potential as a market, could form a global pitch to attract fresh inflows from abroad.

Today’s level doesn’t look adequate in the context of risks arising from capital flows more than trade gaps. Look at India’s international investment position, not just import cover and current account deficit.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) has been weakening globally for more than a decade, but India has lately been seeing large outflows. Since a chunk of it reflects Indian businesses investing abroad, we need to study why they’d rather not invest at home.

DFS secretary M Nagaraju said on Monday that the insurance reforms bill would be introduced in the ongoing budget session of parliament.

Net foreign direct investment (FDI) into India has petered off in recent months. There are both local factors and global capital undercurrents at play.

Late on 21 February, the Union cabinet approved a new FDI policy for the space sector, which will allow FDI ranging from 49-100% in different areas.