Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) releases FDI equity inflow data for April-December FY26

Key facts

• The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) reported total foreign direct investment (FDI) equity inflows of $47.87 billion for April-December FY26.
• Singapore was the top source of FDI equity inflows at $17.6 billion, accounting for a 37% share of the total.
• The United States (US) and Mauritius were the second and third largest sources, contributing $7.8 billion (16%) and $4.8 billion (10%) respectively.
• Japan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were also among the top five investor countries.
• FDI from the Cayman Islands rose to $2 billion from $422 million in 2024.
• Cyprus invested $1.4 billion compared to $1.2 billion in 2024, while inflows from Luxembourg rose to $545 million from $352.67 million.
• Investments from China were $6.49 million in 2025, up from $3.73 million in 2024, whereas inflows from Hong Kong fell to $61.4 million from $87.7 million.
• Computer Software & Hardware was the most attractive sector with $10.7 billion (22% share), followed by the Services Sector (Financial, Banking, and R&D) at 18%.
• Maharashtra received the highest state-wise inflows at $15.38 billion, followed by Karnataka at $11.15 billion.