Why is it in the news?
→ DPIIT reported strong FDI rise in H1 FY26 driven by doubling of IT inflows.
→ Updated sectoral and state-wise distribution released.
Category: Economy
Important Points
- H1 FY26 FDI inflows: USD 35.2 bn (18% rise over USD 29.8 bn in H1 FY25).
- Cumulative FDI (Apr 2000–Sep 2025): USD 1.12 trillion.
- Top investors: Singapore USD 12 bn (34%), US USD 6.6 bn, Mauritius USD 3.5 bn.
- Maharashtra top recipient (~30%); Karnataka USD 9.4 bn; Tamil Nadu USD 3.6 bn; Gujarat share 6.4%.
- Services and computer software & hardware each 16% of cumulative equity inflows.
- Trading 6%, telecom 5%, automobiles 5%.
- Policy enablers: insurance FDI cap raised to 100%, GST implementation, SEZ development.