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India’s FDI Inflows Reach $1,033.40 Billion; Boosts Strong Economic Growth

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into India have surged to $1,033.40 billion between April 2000 and September 2024, marking a significant milestone in the country’s rapidly growing economy.

According to data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), India continues to attract substantial foreign investments across various sectors.

The sectors that have seen the most significant FDI growth include automobiles, computer software, IT hardware, telecom, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and services.

Notably, the non-conventional energy sector, considered a sunrise sector, has also recorded a substantial increase in FDI.

FDI inflows contribute to higher investments, job creation, and the introduction of advanced technology, which boosts productivity and drives economic growth.

A senior government official credited the surge to initiatives aimed at easing the business environment, including the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, which has played a key role in attracting foreign investments.

The FDI momentum has carried into the current financial year, with a 45% increase in inflows during the April-September 2024 period, reaching $29.79 billion, compared to $20.5 billion during the same period in 2023-24.

The services sector also saw an uptick, receiving $5.69 billion in FDI, up from $3.85 billion last year.

State-wise data reveals that Maharashtra led the pack, receiving $13.55 billion in FDI during the first half of the current fiscal year. Other top performers included Karnataka ($3.54 billion), Gujarat (approximately $4 billion), and Telangana ($1.54 billion).

FDI inflows in the July-September quarter of 2024 saw a notable 43% increase, reaching $13.6 billion, compared to $9.52 billion in the same quarter of 2023-24.

Similarly, the April-June quarter witnessed a 47.8% rise, with inflows amounting to $16.17 billion.

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Mankrit Kaur

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