India Tops Global South in Greenfield Investments with $114 Billion: RBI

June 27, 2025
Current Context: The report is titled “RBI Bulletin – June 2025”, released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 26 June 2025.
India Tops Global South in Greenfield Investments with $114 Bn: RBI
What’s in the Report:
  • India received USD 114 billion in greenfield investments in digital economy sectors between 2020 and 2024—the highest in the Global South.
  • India ranked 16th globally in FDI inflows during this period.
  • In April 2025, gross inward FDI stood at USD 8.8 billion, led by manufacturing and business services.
  • Net FDI inflows for April 2025 were USD 3.9 billion, more than double that of April 2024.
  • The report also noted rising outward FDI by Indian firms and strong confidence from Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) and Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs).

Question:

Q.1 What was India’s global rank in FDI inflows between 2020 and 2024 as per the RBI Bulletin – June 2025?
a) 10th
b) 16th
c) 21st
d) 5th

Answer: b) India was ranked 16th globally in FDI inflows during the period 2020–2024, reflecting steady investor interest in India's growing market and economic potential.

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