India's FDI Inflows Now Originating from 112 Countries: Piyush Goyal

By siliconindia  |  Friday, 06 June 2025, 06:07:26 PM IST

India's FDI Inflows Now Originating from 112 Countries: Piyush Goyal
  • India now attracts FDI from 112 countries, up from 89 in 2013-14.
  • Reforms allow 100% FDI in most sectors via the automatic route.
  • Govt urges reinvestment, startup support, and industrial infrastructure upgrades.
India's foreign direct investment (FDI) landscape continues to strengthen, with inflows now coming from 112 countries, up from 89 in 2013–14. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted this growth at an investor roundtable held at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, emphasizing the country's rising global economic appeal.
Goyal noted that India’s FDI success story goes beyond numbers, reflecting visionary reforms, transparent policies, and the increasing trust of the global community in India's future. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to making India the world’s most preferred investment destination, citing investor-friendly policies that allow up to 100 per cent FDI through the automatic route in most sectors.
The roundtable saw active participation from over 90 representatives, including stakeholders from leading companies, industrial parks, and business associations. More than 50 industrial parks from states including Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu were represented.
In his keynote address, Secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Amardeep Singh Bhatia, stressed that FDI is a cornerstone of India’s economic growth and an indicator of international confidence in India’s development potential. He invited suggestions from investors on enhancing reinvestment, upgrading industrial infrastructure, and expanding operations.
Bhatia also urged stakeholders to explore co-investment in startups, boost domestic scaling, and contribute to India’s growing investment momentum. He called for targeted policy interventions to accelerate FDI further.
Participants welcomed the government’s liberalised FDI regime and proactive policy measures. They shared suggestions on critical areas such as land and labour reforms, skill development, improved Centre-State coordination, enhancing FDI in R&D, and promoting investments in manufacturing and green energy.
The roundtable reinforced the government’s objective to continually refine its investment climate and maintain India’s position as a top global investment hub.

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