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Net FDI to India Falls to $1.5 Billion in 11 Months: RBI

23 April 20251 min read
ECONOMYNet FDI to IndiaFalls to $1.5 Billionin 11 Months: RBI23 April 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

RBI data showed net foreign direct investment plunging even as gross inflows stayed healthy.

Key facts

  • Top investor: Singapore, then Mauritius and the United States.
  • Top sector: manufacturing (24.1%), then financial services and electricity.
  • Cause: higher repatriation and more outward investment by Indian firms.

Flows compared

Flow2023-242024-25
Gross inflows$65.2 bn$75.1 bn
Repatriation$40.7 bn$48.9 bn
Outward FDI$13 bn$24.8 bn

Global shift

The US is the top inward FDI destination and now second for Indian outward investment, as US policy moves redirect multinational capital.

Test yourself

1. Which country was the top equity investor in India during April 2024-February 2025, with 29.8% of inflows?

Singapore led with 29.8%, followed by Mauritius and the US.

2. What was India's net FDI during April 2024-February 2025, according to RBI data?

Net FDI fell to $1.5 billion from $11.5 billion a year earlier.

3. Which sector drew the highest share (24.1%) of FDI into India in April 2024-February 2025?

Manufacturing attracted the highest share, 24.1%.

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