Key Points
- Invest India facilitated 60 projects worth over ₹51,000 crore in FY 2025–26
- Projects across 14 states expected to generate more than 31,000 jobs
- European nations account for 42 per cent of total grounded investment value
Invest India, the national investment promotion agency under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, facilitated 60 foreign investment projects worth over ₹51,000 crore during FY 2025–26. The projects, which have moved from announcement to actual implementation, span 14 states and are expected to generate more than 31,000 jobs.
European nations account for 42 per cent of the total investment value. The United States, Japan, South Korea and Australia remain significant sources, while Brazil, New Zealand and Canada emerged as newer contributors to India’s foreign investment pipeline.
Amardeep Singh Bhatia, secretary, DPIIT, said the figures reflected investor confidence in India’s regulatory framework. “The ₹51,000 crore grounded by Invest India in FY 2025–26 reflects the strength of India’s regulatory environment and the depth of its economic transformation,” he said. “DPIIT remains committed to further simplifying processes and ensuring that investments translate into jobs, innovation and long-term value.”
Chemicals, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and food processing together account for approximately 65 per cent of implemented investments. Electronics system design and manufacturing, aerospace and defence, and electric vehicles also recorded significant activity, according to Invest India data.
Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh emerged as leading destinations for high-value projects. Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh recorded strong implementation activity, while Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Haryana and Delhi continued to receive major inflows. Projects were also implemented in Assam, Bihar and Sikkim.
Madhya Pradesh generated the highest number of jobs among all states, followed by Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Maharashtra.
Invest India Approach and Growth
Nivruti Rai, managing director and CEO, Invest India, said implemented investments had grown nearly threefold compared to FY 2024–25. The average deal size increased 1.8 times, indicating a shift towards higher-value projects.
“These outcomes reflect a shift in Invest India’s role towards becoming a strategic investment partner,” Rai said. “The creation of over 31,000 jobs demonstrates the impact of coordinated policy support, institutional agility and investor confidence.”
The agency said it had adopted what it described as a network-led approach, engaging with investors’ suppliers, buyers and extended value chains. It has also begun facilitating joint ventures between foreign companies and domestic partners as an alternative entry route into the Indian market.
Your Questions, Answered
How much foreign investment did Invest India facilitate in FY 2025–26?
Invest India facilitated 60 projects worth over ₹51,000 crore (USD 6.1 billion) during FY 2025–26. These projects moved from announcement to actual implementation across 14 states.
Which sectors received the most foreign investment in India in FY26?
Chemicals, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and food processing accounted for approximately 65 per cent of implemented investments. Electronics, aerospace and defence, and electric vehicles also saw significant activity.
Which Indian states attracted the most foreign investment projects?
Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh emerged as leading destinations. Madhya Pradesh generated the highest employment, followed by Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Maharashtra.
Which countries are the largest sources of foreign investment in India?
European nations contributed 42 per cent of total investment value. The United States, Japan, South Korea and Australia remain significant sources, while Brazil, New Zealand and Canada emerged as newer contributors.
