{"id":1295496,"date":"2025-05-26T08:10:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T02:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1295496"},"modified":"2025-05-26T08:10:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T02:40:46","slug":"indias-net-fdi-reduces-by-record-96-5-in-fy2025-gross-fdi-increases-13-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/indias-net-fdi-reduces-by-record-96-5-in-fy2025-gross-fdi-increases-13-7\/","title":{"rendered":"India&#8217;s Net FDI Reduces By Record 96.5% In FY2025; Gross FDI Increases 13.7%"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>India\u2019s net foreign direct investment (FDI) <strong>plunged 96.5% in FY25<\/strong> to a record low of <strong>$353 million<\/strong>, according to <strong>RBI data<\/strong>, down from $10 billion in the previous year. The steep drop was fueled by <strong>foreign investor exits from high-profile IPOs<\/strong> and <strong>surging outward investments<\/strong> by Indian companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FDI-Banner.jpeg\" alt=\"India's Net FDI Reduces By Record 96.5% In FY2025; Gross FDI Increases 13.7%\" class=\"wp-image-1295502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FDI-Banner.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FDI-Banner-300x140.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FDI-Banner-768x357.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IPO Boom Triggers Capital Repatriation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s strong capital markets led to an <strong>IPO surge<\/strong>, with foreign investors cashing out to <strong>lock in gains<\/strong>. Major exits included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hyundai Motor India<\/strong>: Rs 27,870 crore raised as the parent offloaded part of its stake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Swiggy<\/strong>: Over $2 billion repatriated by a key foreign investor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Singtel<\/strong> and <strong>British American Tobacco<\/strong>: Exits from <strong>Airtel<\/strong> and <strong>ITC<\/strong>, respectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>PE\/VC community<\/strong> also made significant exits, with <strong>$26.7 billion withdrawn in FY25<\/strong>, up 7% from the previous year, according to an <strong>IVCA-EY report<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gross FDI Still Strong<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the record net drop, <strong>gross FDI inflows rose 13.7%<\/strong> to $81 billion. Core sectors like <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/indias-net-fdi-crashes-96-5-in-fy25-lowest-on-record\/articleshow\/121353121.cms\"><strong>manufacturing, energy, communications<\/strong>,<\/a> and <strong>financial services<\/strong> attracted over <strong>60% of total FDI<\/strong>. However, <strong>$49 billion in repatriated capital<\/strong> neutralized these gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Indian Firms Look Abroad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian companies are expanding globally, reflecting <strong>growing international ambitions<\/strong> and a response to shifting global supply chains. <strong>Outward FDI surged to $29 billion<\/strong> in FY25, up from $17 billion in FY24. Economists note that this signifies a <strong>confident and outward-looking India Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Portfolio Flows Surpass FDI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a rare shift, <strong>portfolio investments<\/strong>\u2014traditionally more volatile\u2014<strong>outpaced net FDI<\/strong>, reaching <strong>$2.67 billion<\/strong> in FY25. This reflects a <strong>changing capital dynamic<\/strong>, where India attracts quick, market-driven capital alongside long-term investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Analysts: A Sign of Market Maturity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Far from indicating weakness, experts suggest this trend marks a <strong>maturing investment environment<\/strong>. \u201cThe ability to attract, retain, and smoothly exit capital reflects positively on India\u2019s financial markets,\u201d the IVCA-EY report stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the <strong>net FDI figure is concerning at face value<\/strong>, India\u2019s <strong>resilient gross inflows<\/strong>, <strong>IPO success<\/strong>, and <strong>outbound corporate growth<\/strong> highlight a nuanced and evolving capital landscape\u2014one that balances <strong>domestic strength with global reach<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India\u2019s net foreign direct investment (FDI) plunged 96.5% in FY25 to a record low of $353 million, according to RBI data, down from $10 billion in the previous year. 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