Foreign Investment in India Sees Impressive 23% Jump in April

India’s economy received a significant boost in April 2025 as foreign direct investment (FDI) flowed in at an accelerated pace. Gross FDI reached an impressive $8.8 billion, showcasing a remarkable 23% increase compared to the $7.2 billion recorded in April 2024.

Growth Momentum Builds on Previous Month

This positive trend builds on the momentum from March 2025, when gross FDI stood at $5.9 billion. The surge in April reflects growing investor confidence in the Indian market.

Net FDI More Than Doubles as Outward Repatriations Decline

Data from the central bank’s monthly bulletin released on June 25th further reveals that net FDI more than doubled in April 2025, largely due to a significant slump in outward repatriations. This indicates that not only is new foreign capital entering India, but existing investors are also choosing to maintain and even expand their investments.