FDI Inflows FY25: Maharashtra and Karnataka Lead States
State-wise data for FY25 showed investment concentrating in Maharashtra and Karnataka, while Delhi lost much of its earlier share.
Key facts
- Leaders in FY25: Maharashtra and Karnataka.
- Delhi: share fell sharply.
- Regulator: DPIIT, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
- Routes: automatic and government approval.
About FDI
- Foreign Direct Investment means money flowing in from abroad where an overseas entity puts capital into a business and gets control over its operations.
- It counts as a non-debt source of funds, which makes it important for development.
Exam angle
- Full form: Foreign Direct Investment.
- Which department regulates it: DPIIT.
- Two routes to remember: automatic and government approval.