Maharashtra, Karnataka account for 51% of FDI in India in FY25: Authorities

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Maharashtra and Karnataka accounted for 51% of the international direct funding (FDI) inflows into the nation over the last monetary 12 months 2024-25, in response to the newest information of the Division for Promotion of Trade and Inside Commerce (DPIIT).

Maharashtra attracted most international inflows at $19.6 billion and accounted for 31% of the nation’s complete FDI throughout April-March 2024-25.

Karnataka acquired $6.62 billion abroad investments over the last fiscal 12 months, the info confirmed.

The 2 States have been adopted by Delhi ($6 billion), Gujarat ($5.71 billion), Tamil Nadu ($3.68 billion), Haryana ($3.14 billion), and Telangana ($3 billion).

Enchancment in infrastructure

In response to consultants, the primary purpose for the utmost inflows in Maharashtra and Karnataka is substantial enchancment in infrastructure. Infrastructure has improved significantly and that’s making them enticing locations for FDI in India, an economist stated.

Complete FDI, which incorporates fairness inflows, reinvested earnings and different capital, grew 14% to $81.04 billion over the last monetary 12 months. It’s the highest within the final three years. The identical stood at $71.3 billion in 2023-24.