Net FDI Decline Reflects Investment Uncertainty in India: Jairam Ramesh
- The Reserve Bank of India reported a 96% decrease in net inflows of foreign direct investment to $353 million during the 2024-25 fiscal year.
- This sharp decline occurred as foreign capital repatriation reached $51.5 billion, the highest in nearly a decade, while Indian companies increased overseas investments to $29.2 billion.
- Gross FDI inflows grew to $81 billion, concentrated over 60% in manufacturing, financial services, energy, and communication sectors, sourced mainly from Singapore, Mauritius, UAE, Netherlands, and the US.
- The RBI noted this pattern signals a mature market with smooth foreign investor entry and exit, reflecting positively on India's economic environment despite investment uncertainty observed by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.
- Ramesh warned that ignoring this dramatic FDI decline is perilous, highlighting the shift of Indian firms investing abroad amid persistent uncertainty affecting foreign investment inflows.
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Net FDI Decline Reflects Investment Uncertainty in India: Congress
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Congress on Sunday said the decline in net FDI inflows into India reflects tremendous investment uncertainty in the country, with more businesses choosing to invest abroad. India News | Net FDI Decline Reflects Investment Uncertainty in India: Congress.
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