India Receives $81 Billion in FDI; Singapore Top Investor for 7th Consecutive Year
As of May 31, 2025, India recorded a significant surge in foreign direct investment (FDI), with the total inflow reaching approximately $81.04 billion for the financial year 2024–25. This represents a 14% increase compared to the previous year, making it the highest FDI in the last three years.
According to government data, the equity FDI alone amounted to $50 billion, showing a 13% growth over 2023–24. When reinvested earnings and other capital are included, the total FDI climbed to the $81.04 billion mark.
Singapore: Leading Investor for the 7th Year
Singapore maintained its dominance as India’s top FDI source for the seventh consecutive year. In 2024–25, India received $14.94 billion in FDI from Singapore, up from $11.77 billion in 2023–24. Singapore accounted for around 19% of India’s total FDI.
Since 2018–19, Singapore has been the largest FDI contributor to India, overtaking Mauritius, which led in 2017–18.
FDI Inflows from Other Major Countries in 2024–25
- Mauritius: $8.34 billion
- United States: $5.45 billion
- Netherlands: $4.62 billion
- United Arab Emirates (UAE): $3.12 billion
- Japan: $2.47 billion
- Cyprus: $1.2 billion
- United Kingdom (UK): $795 million
- Germany: $469 million
- Cayman Islands: $371 million
This robust foreign investment highlights growing global confidence in India’s economic landscape and reflects the government's efforts to create a favorable business environment for investors.