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Or sign-in if you have an account.Electronics remained one of the largest manufacturing segments by both investment value and project count, despite retreating from its 2024 peak. Photo by Pallava Bagla/Getty ImagesForeign direct investment in India surged in 2025, driven largely by Alphabet Inc.’s data centre project, though a decline in greenfield investments signalled a weaker investment outlook, according to the United Nations’ trade agency.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorTotal FDI rose 44 per cent to US$39 billion last year, UN Trade and Development said in its annual World Investment Report released Tuesday. The increase was led by the US$14.5 billion Alphabet project and Polish developer Hynfra’s US$4 billion green hydrogen investment, both in Andhra Pradesh, a state governed by a key ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The figures suggest the foreign inflows were driven by a handful of large projects rather than broad-based corporate spending. Domestic private investment, critical for joint ventures with foreign partners, has remained subdued, while India has lagged other markets in attracting AI-related investment.SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: FP West: Energy Insider brings you behind the oilpatch’s closed doors with exclusive insights from insiders every Wednesday morning.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of FP West: Energy Insider will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe inflows are significant for India at a time when policymakers are seeking stable sources of foreign capital to help finance the country’s investment needs and narrow its current-account deficit. As the world’s third-largest oil importer, India remains vulnerable to swings in global energy prices that can pressure the rupee and widen its import bill. Unlike portfolio flows, which can reverse quickly during bouts of market volatility, foreign direct investment is generally viewed as a more durable source of capital that supports long-term growth, employment and exports.The UN data showed that the value of announced greenfield projects fell about 33 per cent in 2025 to roughly US$74 billion from more than US$111 billion a year earlier, while the number of projects edged lower.The weakness was most evident in manufacturing, where the value of announced investments more than halved to US$27 billion from about US$65 billion in 2024. The decline was steepest in capital-intensive industries, although the number of projects fell only modestly, suggesting companies scaled back project sizes rather than cancelled investments. A Google logo. Photographer: Alex Kraus/BloombergElectronics remained one of the largest manufacturing segments by both investment value and project count, despite retreating from its 2024 peak.Services proved more resilient with greenfield investment exceeding manufacturing as companies continued expanding their digital infrastructure. Financial services also saw renewed investment activity.Amazon.com Inc. last month committed an additional US$13 billion to expand its planned investments in India, including AI and cloud infrastructure, signalling growing interest in the country’s digital economy.India’s policy framework remains focused on advanced manufacturing, infrastructure and deeper integration into global value chains, UNCTAD said. “Tariff uncertainty, supply chain realignment and weaker global investment sentiment are affecting the scale of new manufacturing and infrastructure commitments.” Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.