India’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) jumped to $7.64 billion in April–September 2025, more than double the level recorded a year earlier, according to the latest RBI data. The improvement was led by a 16.14% rise in gross inflows, which increased to $50.36 billion, while repatriation moderated slightly to $26.4 billion during the period.
Outward FDI by Indian companies also accelerated, reaching $16.32 billion, up from $12.17 billion in H1FY25.
Monthly Trends & Key Contributors
Data for September 2025 showed net FDI slipping into negative territory at –$2.37 billion, compared with –$1.17 billion in September 2024, while August posted a deficit of –$622 million. Still, gross inward FDI for September remained strong at $6.60 billion.
Five countries—Singapore, Mauritius, the UAE, Luxembourg and Qatar—together accounted for about 78% of September’s inflows. The top beneficiary sectors included:
- Manufacturing
- Retail and wholesale trade
- Communication services
- Financial services
- Computer services
Outward FDI Patterns
Repatriation in September was steady at $5.19 billion, nearly unchanged from the previous year’s $5.2 billion. However, outward FDI surged to $3.78 billion, compared with $2.3 billion in September 2024.
Key destinations for overseas investments were:
- Singapore
- Mauritius
- UAE
- United States
Major sectors witnessing Indian investment abroad included:
- Financial services
- Insurance and business services
- Agriculture and mining
- Manufacturing
India’s FDI landscape in H1FY26 reflects a strengthening investment environment, supported by healthy inflows and expanding global ambitions of Indian companies.
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