Foreign Direct Investment in India

FDI in India has followed a positive trend since the launch of Make in India. FDI inflow from April 2014 to March 2019 ($286 Bn) is 46.94% (approx.) of the overall FDI received in the country since April 2000 ($592.08 Bn). For the 1^st time, India crossed the $60 Bn mark in FY 2017 - 18 with $55.55 Bn in FDI, due to the investment-friendly policies and opening of FDI allowance in various sectors.¹

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The Automobile industry in India witnessed a growth of 25.54% during 2017-18 to 2018-19. FDI equity inflows increased substantially to $2.09 Bn during 2017-18.¹ The first 6 months of 2018-19 have seen FDI inflows of $1.598 Bn as against $2.09 Bn in the whole of 2017-18.²

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The Electrical Machinery industry in India was witness to an incredible 242% growth in FDI equity inflows during April 2014 - March 2017 as compared to April 2011 - March 2014. The industry has experienced a growth of 99.81% during 2017-18 to 2018-19. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15.02% was recorded in FDI equity inflows during April 2014 – March 2019. The total FDI of $8.03 Bn attracted the Electrical equipment industry till March 2019.¹

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In the Textile industry, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.02% was recorded in FDI equity inflows during April 2014 – March 2019. The total FDI in the industry until March 2019 is $3.12 Bn.¹

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