India’s ⁣FDI Inflows Reflect Rising Global Appeal, Says Goyal

⁢ Updated June 06, 2025
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India’s appeal as a global investment destination is growing, with foreign direct investment (FDI) now originating from 112 ⁤countries, according to Commerce and⁤ Industry ‍Minister Piyush goyal. This is a significant increase ⁣from ⁣the 89 countries recorded in 2013-14.

Addressing investors at a roundtable in new Delhi, Goyal emphasized that India’s⁤ FDI success is not ⁤just about numbers. He cited⁤ visionary ‍reforms, clear⁢ policies, and the international community’s confidence in⁤ India’s economic‍ prospects ⁤as⁤ key ⁣factors.⁣ The government, he affirmed, is⁢ dedicated to ⁤making India the world’s most attractive investment hub.

Goyal also highlighted the country’s investor-friendly⁢ policies, noting ‍that most sectors ‍now allow up to⁤ 100% ⁤FDI through⁢ the automatic route. The roundtable ⁢included over 90 representatives from prominent companies, industrial parks, and⁤ associations, with more then 50 industrial parks represented from states including‍ Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, ⁤and ‍Tamil Nadu.

Amardeep⁢ Singh Bhatia, Secretary of the department⁤ for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade ⁤(DPIIT), stated that FDI is a cornerstone of India’s growth and a ⁣key indicator of global ⁤confidence. He‍ invited investors to share their views and suggestions on ⁢enhancing reinvestment, improving industrial park infrastructure, and exploring new expansion opportunities to further boost foreign investment.

Participants from⁤ various sectors lauded the government’s proactive policies and liberalized investment norms, which have enhanced India’s standing as an attractive ⁢investment destination. Stakeholders also offered suggestions on critical areas such as land and labor reforms, skill development, Centre-State policy coordination, raising FDI limits in Research & Development across sectors, and ⁣promoting investments in⁢ manufacturing and green energy to further⁢ improve India’s investment climate and attract more foreign direct investment.

What’s next

The ⁣government is expected to consider the suggestions ⁢from stakeholders to implement further policy ⁢interventions aimed at catalyzing foreign investment and solidifying India’s position as a preferred destination for global investors.