New Delhi: India's foreign direct investment (FDI) equity inflows rose 18% to $58.84 billion in FY26, boosted by a more than doubling of investments from the US and robust inbound capital from Singapore, showed data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade on Thursday. FDI from the US accelerated to $11.17 billion last fiscal year from $5.45 billion in FY25.Total foreign equity inflows were $50 billion in FY25. In the last quarter of FY26, India received $10.97 billion worth of FDI equity inflows, while total inflows, including reinvested earnings and other capital, were $20.8 billion.Total FDI, which includes equity inflows, reinvested earnings and other capital, increased 17% to $94.5 billion in FY26.Singapore was the largest source of FDI during the year, contributing $19.8 billion, followed by the US, Mauritius at $6.57 billion, Japan at $3.74 billion, and the Netherlands at $3.37 billion.Sector-wise, inflows during the April-December period of FY26 in computer software and hardware rose to $13.94 billion, followed by inflow in services at $10 billion, and trading at $4 billion. Inflows in non-conventional energy stood at $3 billion during the period.
FDI equity inflows up 18% in FY26, US investments double
India saw a significant jump in foreign investment in the last fiscal year. FDI equity inflows increased by 18 percent, reaching $58.84 billion. The United States and Singapore were major contributors to this growth. Overall FDI, including reinvested earnings, also saw a substantial rise. Key sectors attracting investment included computer software and hardware, services, and trading.
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