UNCTAD: FDI Inflows to India Jump 73% to USD 47 Billion in 2025

Current Context: The Global Investment Trends Monitor (Issue #50) was released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on 23 January 2026.

• It reported that India’s FDI inflows surged by 73% to USD 47 billion in 2025.
• The growth was driven by strong investments in services (IT, finance, R&D) and manufacturing, supported by supply chain integration policies.
• Globally, FDI flows rose 14% to USD 1.6 trillion, though developing economies saw a slight decline.
• In contrast, China’s inflows fell 8% to USD 107.5 billion, marking its third consecutive annual drop.
• The report underscores India’s rising role as a major investment hub and a preferred destination for global supply chain diversification.

Question:

Q.1 As per the Global Investment Trends Monitor (Issue #50), what was the value of India’s FDI inflows in 2025?
a) USD 27 billion
b) USD 35 billion
c) USD 47 billion
d) USD 73 billion

Answer: c) The report states that India received USD 47 billion in FDI inflows in 2025.