Government data shows India’s FDI inflow rises 18% to USD 35.18 bn in Apr-Sep

Key facts

• India’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) rose over 18% in April-September to USD 35.18 billion.
• FDI equity inflow during April-September stood at USD 16.55 billion.
• Inflows from the US more than doubled to USD 6.62 billion in April-September.
• Services sector accounted for 16% of total FDI equity inflow, amounting to USD 5.10 billion.
• Maharashtra received the highest share of FDI equity inflow at 31%, totaling USD 10.57 billion.
• Karnataka and Gujarat followed with 21% and 15% of FDI equity inflow respectively.