Guide
Why India
Growth, investment flows, where FDI goes, infrastructure and the trade agreements that shape market access.
In this guide
In this guide
5 pages.
Why India: the investment case in brief
India's economy grew 7.7% in FY2025-26 and drew USD 94.5 bn of total FDI. Most sectors take 100% foreign ownership without prior approval. This page sets out the numbers, the open and closed doors, and the points to test before committing.
ReadFDI into India: the data
India received USD 94.5 bn of total FDI in FY2025-26, up 17%, with USD 58,846 mn of equity. Singapore and the US led as sources, software and services as sectors, and Maharashtra and Karnataka as destinations. All figures are provisional.
ReadTrade agreements: what is in force
Four agreements took effect between October 2025 and October 2026: EFTA, Oman, the UK and, from 20 October 2026, New Zealand. The EU agreement is announced but unsigned, and the US interim deal is a framework. This page sets out status, dates and the terms that matter to investors.
ReadInfrastructure and ease of business
Union Budget 2026-27 raises public capital expenditure to ₹12.2 lakh crore and adds rail, freight and waterway projects. Alongside, Invest India counts more than 47,000 compliances cut, and the National Single Window System and Project Monitoring Group handle approvals and escalation.
ReadWhere FDI goes: states compared
Maharashtra and Karnataka together took over half of India's USD 58,846 mn of FDI equity in FY2025-26. This page sets out each major state's share, the sectors it is known for and the policies it has published recently, as a starting point for a location shortlist.
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