The Foreign direct investments (FDI) equity inflow in India grew by 18% to $47.87 billion during April-December 2025-26 (9MFY26) as compared to $40.67 billion in April-December 2024-2025. Further, the total FDI, which includes equity inflows, reinvested earnings and other capital, rose 17.40% to $73.31 billion during 9MFY26 period as against $62.48 billion in the same period of 2024-25.

During the 9MFY26 period, Singapore, U.S.A. and Mauritius were the top 3 sources of FDI equity inflows, followed by Japan, UAE, Netherland, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, United Kingdom and Germany. The Singapore was the largest source of FDI with equity inflows surging 18.14% year-on-year (YoY) to $17.65 billion. During the 9MFY26 period, the FDI equity inflows from US jumped 43.10% YoY to $7.81 billion, while FDI from Mauritius has fallen by 42.11% YoY to $4.83 billion.

Based on sectors, Computer Software & Hardware sector, Services sector and Trading sector were the top 3 destinations of FDI equity inflows during 9MFY26, followed by Non-Conventional Energy, Construction (Infrastructure) Activities, Automobile Industry, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals (Other Than Fertilizers), Construction Development and Telecommunications. The Computer Software & Hardware sector reported 36.95% YoY jump in FDI inflow to $10.70 billion in 9MFY26. Meanwhile, FDI equity inflows in Services sector declined by 9.89% YoY to $8.42 billion, while FDI equity inflows in Trading sector fell 19.54% YoY to $3.36 billion.