UNCTAD World Investment Report 2025: India FDI at $27.6 bn
Why in the news
UNCTAD’s 2025 report showed India’s FDI holding steady as world flows shrank.
Key facts
- India FDI $27.6 billion; rank 15th; outflows $23.8 billion (18th).
- Project finance: 97 deals, top five globally.
- Digital greenfield (2020-24): India $54 billion, ahead of Singapore at $12 billion.
| Top recipients 2024 | Inflow |
|---|---|
| United States | $279 billion |
| Singapore | $143 billion |
| Hong Kong (China) | $126 billion |
| China | $116 billion |
| India (15th) | $27.6 billion |
UNCTAD view
- India, Malaysia and Vietnam are rising as manufacturing hubs.
- Digital sector grows 10-12% a year, faster than global GDP.
Exam angle
- Report by UNCTAD; FDI means investment giving control or significant influence over a foreign business.