Recent measures taken by the India Government on the fronts of policy reforms, desterilisation of offences, investment facilitation and overall ease of business in India have resulted in increase in FDI inflows into the country.
The following facts on Foreign Direct Investment in India are an endorsement
of its status as a preferred investment destination amongst global investors:
- India has attracted total FDI inflow of US$ 27.37 billion during first quarter of F.Y. 2021-22 which is 62% higher as compared to corresponding period of F.Y. 2020-21 (US$ 16.92 billion).
- FDI equity inflow grew by 112% in the first four months of F.Y. 2021-22 (US$ 20.42 billion) compared to the year ago period (US$ 9.61 billion)
- The top three sectors receiving FDI inflow during the first quarter of FY 2021-22 are as follows:
| S. NO. | SECTOR | FDI SHARE |
| 1. | Automobile Industry | 23% |
| 2. | Computer Software & Hardware | 18% |
| 3. | Services Sector | 10% |
Under the sector `Automobile Industry’, majority of FDI Equity inflow (87%) was reported in the state of Karnataka during the first four months of the current financial year (2021-22).
- The top three recipients of FDI Equity inflow during the F.Y. 2021-22 (up to July, 2021) are as follows:
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S. NO. STATE FDI SHARE 1. Karnataka 45% 2. Maharashtra 23% 3. Delhi 12% The recent efforts and policy reforms by the Government have certainly reinforced global investor’s confidence in India.
For details, please refer to the link of the press release as follows https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1756999
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