India received highest annual FDI inflows of USD 84,835 million in FY 21-22; Singapore emerged top country for FDI inflows
- According to the data by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Singapore has emerged as the top source nation in terms of foreign direct investment (FDI) equity flows into India for the financial year 2021-22.
- India received an annual FDI inflows of USD 84,835 million in FY 21-22.
- Top 5 Source Countries : From the overall FDI inflows, 27.01% came from Singapore. It was followed by USA (17.94%), Mauritius (15.98%), Netherland (7.86%) and Switzerland (7.31%) as top 5 source country.
Other key facts
- The overall FDI in 2021-22 is recorded to be highest ever annual inflow, and an increase by USD 2.87 billion from previous fiscal.. In 2020-21 the FDI inflow was USD 81,973 million and USD 74,391 million in FY 19-20.
- Top 5 sectors to receive highest FDI Equity Inflow during FY 2021-22
- Computer Software & Hardware – 24.60%
- Services Sector (Fin., Banking, Insurance, Non Fin/Business, Outsourcing, R&D, Courier, Tech. Testing and Analysis, Other) – 12.13%
- Automobile Industry – 11.89%
- Trading – 7.72%
- Construction (Infrastructure) Activities – 5.52%
- Top 5 States receiving highest FDI Equity Inflow during FY 2021-22
- Karnataka – 37.55%
- Maharashtra – 26.26%
- Delhi – 13.93%
- Tamil Nadu – 5.10%
- Haryana – 4.76%
- Manufacturing Sectors :The FDI Equity inflow in Manufacturing Sectors increased by 76% in FY 2021-22 (USD 21.34 billion) compared to previous FY 2020-21 (USD 12.09 billion).
- The FDI during FY 2021-22 were reported from 101 countries, as against 97 countries during FY 2020-21.