US and Singapore Lead FDI Surge in India: RBI Report
The Reserve Bank of India's census reveals that the US and Singapore together accounted for over one-third of the foreign direct investment (FDI) in India during 2024-25. The manufacturing sector led FDI inflows, while the US and Singapore emerged as top contributors and destinations for both FDI and overseas direct investment (ODI).
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The latest census by the Reserve Bank of India indicates significant foreign investment with the US and Singapore together contributing to over a third of India's FDI during 2024-25. The newly released provisional results highlight cross-border financial dynamics.
Out of 45,702 respondents, over 41,500 reported foreign investments in 2025. Among those, 33,637 were repeat reporters, while 7,880 were new, emphasizing growing international financial ties. The report also points out that subsidiaries of foreign companies held majority stakes.
Key destinations for India's ODI included Singapore and the US. While the manufacturing sector dominated FDI inflows, the services sector proved significant. Notably, economic analyses show ODIs have grown at a faster rate than incoming FDIs in 2024-25.
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