India ranks 15th globally in FDI inflows with $27.6 billion in 2024: UNCTAD

Current Context: India climbed to 15th place globally among top Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) destinations in 2024, with USD 27.6 billion in inflows, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s World Investment Report 2025 released on 19th June 2025.

Key Highlights:

FDI Inflows: Slight dip from USD 28.1 billion in 2023 to USD 27.6 billion in 2024.
Greenfield Projects: India ranked 4th globally with 1,080 projects, reflecting strong investor confidence.
FDI Outflows: India improved to 18th place, with USD 24 billion in outward investments.
Sectoral Strength: Surge in digital services, semiconductors, and basic metals; India led greenfield digital investments in the Global South.

Despite a global FDI decline of 11%, India remained the top recipient in South Asia, driven by robust industrial policies and digital economy expansion.

Question:

Q.1 According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s World Investment Report 2025, what was India's rank among global FDI recipients in 2024?
a) 10th
b) 15th
c) 18th
d) 12th

Answer: b) As per the report released on 19th June 2025, India secured the 15th position globally among top FDI destinations in 2024.