FDI Inflows : 2024–25
The RBI’s Annual Report 2024–25 shows gross FDI inflows rose by 13.7%, yet long-term net inflows have halved due to rising disinvestments. India’s net FDI dropped to just $0.4 billion in 2024–25, down sharply from $44 billion in 2020–21.Despite a 13.7% increase in gross inflows in 2024–25, average annual growth was only 0.3% in the last four years.Repatriation surged at 18.9% annually post-pandemic, leading to net FDI halving to $29.6 billion.Significant flows from Singapore (15%) and Mauritius (close to 10%) suggest dominance of financial flows over productive investments. Share of FDI in manufacturing dropped to 12%, down from peak levels.Indian FDI outflows rose to $29.2 billion in 2024–25, almost tripling in five years.
