Net FDI into India rose to USD 6.6 billion in April 2026, the highest since May 2021, according to RBI data released on 22 June 2026.
Key numbers
- Net FDI: USD 6.6 billion in April 2026.
- Gross FDI inflows: USD 15.3 billion in April 2026; up 65% year‑on‑year.
- Equity inflows: USD 12.42 billion in April 2026; major component of FDI.
- Comparatives: Net FDI was USD 1.59 billion in April 2025 and USD 0.917 billion in March 2026.
Source countries and sectors
- Principal source countries: Japan, Singapore and Mauritius together supplied over 75% of April 2026 inflows.
- Top sectors by equity inflows: Financial services, retail & wholesale trade, manufacturing and computer services accounted for over 80%.
Outward FDI
- Outward flows: USD 4.8 billion in April 2026; nearly 42% higher year‑on‑year and highest since March 2021.
- Destinations: About 80% of outward FDI went to the United States and the Cayman Islands.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- RBI reporting: FDI data form part of India’s Balance of Payments and are published monthly by the Reserve Bank of India.
- Net FDI concept: Reflects gross FDI inflows adjusted for repatriation and disinvestments by foreign investors.
- Policy authority: FDI policy and routes are administered by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce.