FDI inflows into India crosses $1 trillion milestone; H1 of FY25 sees 26 pc growth
The Statesman|December 13, 2024
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into India have crossed the USD one trillion milestone in the April 2000-September 2024 period, firmly establishing the country's reputation as a safe and key investment destination globally.
FDI inflows into India crosses $1 trillion milestone; H1 of FY25 sees 26 pc growth

This landmark achievement was bolstered by a nearly 26 per cent rise in FDI to USD 42.1 billion during the first half of the current fiscal year.

According to data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), over the last decade (April 2014 to September 2024), total FDI inflows amounted to USD 709.84 billion, accounting for 68.69 per cent of the overall FDI inflow in the past 24 years.

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