Introduction:
- India remains a bright spot in the world economy despite a decrease in FDI due to global headwinds.
- India’s growth factors include a large labor market, enabling policies, and an expanding digital economy.
FDI Inflows in FY 2023:
- India received its highest-ever FDI inflow of US$83.57 billion in the fiscal year 2021-2022.
- However, FY 2023 saw a drop in FDI inflows due to global uncertainties.
- Total FDI inflows in FY 2023 amounted to US$70.97 billion.
Top FDI Recipient Sectors in FY 2023:
- Computer software and hardware sector attracted the highest FDI inflows of US$9.39 billion.
- Services sector received significant investments of US$8.70 billion.
- Other sectors that received notable FDI include trading, drugs and pharmaceuticals, automobile industry, chemicals, and construction (infrastructure) activities.
Top Investor Countries in FY 2023:
- Singapore accounted for the highest inward FDI in India at US$17.20 billion.
- Other top investor countries include Mauritius, the US, UAE, and the Netherlands.
- UK, Japan, Cyprus, Cayman Islands, and Germany also made significant FDI equity inflows.
Leading Indian States Attracting FDI in FY 2023:
- Maharashtra emerged as the top recipient of FDI with a total of US$14.80 billion.
- Karnataka followed with US$10.42 billion, while Delhi and Gujarat attracted US$7.53 billion and US$4.71 billion, respectively.
Here is the data summarized in a table format:
Sector | FDI Inflows (in USD billions) |
---|---|
Computer software and hardware | 9.39 |
Services sector | 8.70 |
Trading | 4.79 |
Drugs and pharmaceuticals | 2.05 |
Automobile industry | 1.90 |
Chemicals | 1.85 |
Construction (infrastructure) activities | 1.70 |
Investor Country | FDI Inflows (in USD billions) |
---|---|
Singapore | 17.20 |
Mauritius | 6.13 |
United States | 6.04 |
United Arab Emirates | 3.35 |
Netherlands | 2.49 |
Indian States | FDI Inflows (in USD billions) |
---|---|
Maharashtra | 14.80 |
Karnataka | 10.42 |
Delhi | 7.53 |
Gujarat | 4.71 |
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