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As per the IMF, India is likely to become the third-largest economy in 2027 (in USD at market exchange rate) and it also estimated that India’s contribution to global growth will rise by 200 basis points in 5 years. Moreover, various international agencies such as the World Bank, the IMF, OECD and ADB project India to grow between 6.4%, 6.3%, 6.1% and 6.7%, respectively in 2024-25. More details
Under the banner of the Amrit Kaal initiative, India has set out on a mission to foster a shared global future through the LiFE movement, promoting eco-conscious practices and sustainable living. With a development-focused approach and a clear roadmap, India is committed to promoting a rules-based order, equitable growth, and peaceful coexistence for all.
Macroeconomic stability and improvements in India’s external position, particularly significant moderation in the current account deficit and revival of capital flows on the back of a comfortable foreign exchange reserves buffer, resulted in stability in the Indian rupee during FY 2023-24. Further, inflationary pressures in India moderated majorly driven by proactive supply side initiatives by the Government, noted the Macro-Economic Framework Statement 2024-25.
As per UNCTAD Global Investment Trends Monitor, 2022, the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows to India in calender year 2021 were 26% lower as compared to 2020, because large M&A deals recorded in 2020 were not repeated. (UNCTAD GITM), January 2022, 2022, the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows to India in calender year 2021 were 26% lower as compared to 2020, because large M&A deals recorded in 2020 were not repeated.
At the Investor’s Roundtable organised by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), along with Invest India, on 20th April 2022, it was highlighted that India received the highest ever FDI in the last two years.
Measures taken by the Government on FDI Policy reforms have resulted in increased FDI inflow in the country. FDI inflow during 2014-23 of USD 596 billion was twice of the inflow during 2005-14.
The Government has put in place an investor-friendly Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy, under which most sectors are open for 100% FDI through the automatic route. This policy is reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure that India remains an attractive and competitive investment destination. As a result, FDI inflows have seen a steady rise—from USD 36.05 billion in FY 2013–14 to USD 81.04 billion (provisional) in FY 2024–25, marking a 14% increase from USD 71.28 billion in FY 2023–24.
The services sector emerged as the top recipient of FDI equity in FY 2024–25, attracting 19% of total inflows, followed by computer software and hardware (16%) and trading (8%). FDI into the services sector rose by 40.77% to USD 9.35 billion from USD 6.64 billion in the previous year.
