In Apr-Sept 2020, FDI inflows into India reach $722 billion

During April 2000-September 2020, the cumulative FDI inflows (inclusive of equity inflows, re-invested earnings and other capital) amounted to $722 billion. During this period, the FDI equity inflows aggregated $500 billion, which is equivalent to Rs 29.6 lakh crore.

FDI equity inflow is a main component of the total FDI inflows. It accounts for nearly 75 per cent of the total FDI inflows in the country. India has witnessed sustained FDI equity inflows. In terms of annual inflows, the FDI equity inflows have grown considerably from $2.4 billion in FY01 to $50 billion in FY20.

Top 9 sectors accounted for over 75 per cent of the total FDI equity inflow in H1 FY21.  While historically services sector dominated in terms of FDI inflows, the computer software and hardware sector outperformed services sector and garnered $15.5 billion worth FDI inflows, which was 59 per cent of the total FDI inflows received by the country in H1 FY21.

In H1 FY21, Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, and Gujarat accounted for more than 85 per cent of the total FDI equity inflows. Gujarat surpassed Delhi, Karnataka, and Maharashtra to gain top position in H1 FY21 compared to its fourth rank in H1 FY20. The inflows surged from $3.5 billion in H1 FY20 to $16 billion, accounting for 53 per cent of total FDI equity inflows in H1 FY21.

The top 9 countries accounted for around 75 per cent of the total FDI equity inflows in H1 FY21. Singapore remained the top source of FDI equity inflows in India with $8.3 billion inflows in H1 FY21, 4 per cent higher than the same period of FY20. The US emerged the second highest source of FDI in H1 FY21 (24 per cent share), replacing Mauritius which slipped to third position in H1 FY21.