India attracted US$ 6.24 billion total FDI inflow during April, 2021



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India saw a significant boost in foreign direct investment (FDI) in April 2021, attracting a total of US$6.24 billion. This represents a 38% increase compared to the same month in the previous year. FDI equity inflows specifically rose by 60% to US$4.44 billion, underscoring India's growing appeal as an investment hub. Government reforms aimed at improving the business environment are credited with this positive trend.

Total FDI inflows are 38% higher as compared to April, 2020;

60% increase in FDI Equity inflows amounting to US$ 4.44 billion;

FDI Inflows are an endorsement of India’s status as a preferred investment destination amongst global investors

India FDI Surges to  6.24 Billion in April 2021

Measures taken by the Government on the fronts of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy reforms, investment facilitation and ease of doing business have resulted in increased FDI inflows into the country. The following trends in India’s Foreign Direct Investment are an endorsement of its status as a preferred investment destination amongst global investors:

India has attracted total FDI inflow of US$ 6.24 billion during April, 2021and it is 38% higher as compared to April, 2020 (US$4.53 billion).

During April, 2021FDI Equity inflows amountingto US$ 4.44 billion were reported in the country which is an increase of 60% over the FDI Equity inflow of April, 2020 (US$ 2.77 billion).

During April, 2021,Mauritius is the top investing country with 24% of the FDI Equity inflows, followed by Singapore (21%) and Japan (11%).

‘Computer Software & Hardware’ has emerged as the top sector during April, 2021 with around 24%share of the total FDI Equity inflow followed by Services Sector (23%) and Education Sector (8%) respectively.

Karnataka is the top recipient state during April, 2021 with 31% share of the total FDI Equity inflows, followed by Maharashtra (19%) and Delhi (15%).

FAQ :

India attracted a total FDI inflow of US$6.24 billion during April 2021.

The total FDI inflow in April 2021 was 38% higher compared to US$4.53 billion in April 2020.

FDI Equity inflows amounted to US$4.44 billion in April 2021, a 60% increase from April 2020.

Mauritius was the top investing country with 24% of FDI Equity inflows, followed by Singapore (21%) and Japan (11%).

'Computer Software & Hardware' was the leading sector with a 24% share, followed by the Services Sector (23%) and Education Sector (8%).

Karnataka was the top recipient state with a 31% share, followed by Maharashtra (19%) and Delhi (15%).




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