India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) reached $81.04 billion in FY 2024-25, marking a 14% growth over the previous year, as investors lauded the country’s liberalized policy regime and proactive economic reforms at an Investor Roundtable held in New Delhi.
The event, hosted on June 5 at Vanijya Bhawan, brought together over 90 representatives from industrial parks, multinational firms, and business associations, with more than 50 industrial parks from states including Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu participating in discussions.
Union Minister for Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal, in a video address, described India’s FDI trajectory as transformational, highlighting that FDI inflows now originate from 112 countries—up from 89 in 2013-14. “This is not just about numbers but reflects India’s strong investor confidence, policy clarity, and economic vision,” he stated.
The roundtable was chaired by DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia, who emphasized FDI as a cornerstone of India’s economic growth, calling for enhanced reinvestment, improved industrial park infrastructure, and greater expansion opportunities. He urged key investors to scale operations, co-invest in startups, and further strengthen India’s business ecosystem.
Participants expressed appreciation for the government’s progressive reforms, citing efforts to simplify land and labor regulations, boost skill development, improve Centre-State policy coordination, and raise FDI limits in research and development sectors. Investors also advocated for increased funding in manufacturing and green energy, aligning with India’s sustainability goals.
With FDI continuing its upward trajectory, India reinforces its position as a leading global investment hub, attracting strong interest from multinational corporations and fostering long-term economic resilience.
