India falls in global FDI ranking; inflows drop 43% to $28 billion
The decline in FDI inflows to South Asia is mostly explained by a 43% decrease in India, while flows to other countries remained relatively stable, says UNCTAD
The decline in FDI inflows to South Asia is mostly explained by a 43% decrease in India, while flows to other countries remained relatively stable, says UNCTAD
FDI inflow increased at a CAGR of 4% in last 10 years
Rajan raises questions on medium-term growth of Indian economy, specifically referring to slowing FDI inflows since 2021, elusive private sector investment
Despite slowdown in FDI inflows, India has a higher share of global FDI flows, rising from 2.4% in FY17 to 4.2% in FY23
733 applications for PLI have been approved in 14 sectors, with an expected investment of ₹3.65 lakh crore
Foreign direct investments (FDI) are still highly skewed in terms of states and sectors.
India received 27.01% of FDI inflows from Singapore, followed by 17.94% from the US in FY22.
Sequential decline in current account deficit in Q4 FY22 was mainly due to moderation in the trade deficit and lower net outgo of primary income.
China ranks 20th with only 0.43% share in total FDI equity inflow reported in India during the period of April 2000 to December 2021.