India attracted USD 843 Billion in FDI Since 2014
India attracted cumulative Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows worth USD 843 billion between 2014-15 and 2025-26, marking a 169 per cent increase compared to the previous 12-year period, a senior government official said on Wednesday.
Speaking at a media briefing in Chandigarh, Sumeet Jarangal, Joint Secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), said India recorded a historic USD 94.53 billion in FDI inflows during 2025-26 despite global economic uncertainties.
He noted that more than 90 per cent of equity inflows came through the automatic route, reflecting strong investor confidence in India's economic policies and business environment.
Highlighting the impact of flagship initiatives such as Make in India and the Production Linked Incentive Scheme, Jarangal said these programmes have significantly boosted domestic manufacturing and industrial growth.
According to the official, PLI schemes across 14 strategic sectors have attracted investments worth Rs 2.40 lakh crore, generated production valued at Rs 22.66 lakh crore, facilitated exports exceeding Rs 15.20 lakh crore, and created over 14 lakh jobs.
Jarangal said India has successfully navigated multiple global challenges while implementing structural reforms that have strengthened the country's competitiveness and investment ecosystem.
He highlighted that India now manufactures 99.2 per cent of the mobile phones used domestically, while the pharmaceutical sector has reduced import dependence through local production of 191 bulk drugs.
On ease of doing business reforms, the official said more than 47,000 compliance requirements have been eliminated and several legal provisions simplified under the Jan Vishwas Act, 2026. He described the reforms as part of a broader shift toward a trust-based governance framework.
The National Single Window System, integrated with 32 central ministries and 34 states and Union Territories, has processed over 13.7 lakh applications and facilitated more than 8.5 lakh approvals, helping streamline investment approvals across the country.
Discussing India's startup ecosystem, Jarangal said the Startup India initiative has grown into one of the world's largest entrepreneurship platforms. India currently has more than 2.35 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups, which have generated approximately 24 lakh direct jobs.
He added that nearly half of these startups have at least one woman director or partner, reflecting growing inclusivity within India's innovation ecosystem.
Government-backed programmes such as the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups, Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS 1.0), and Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 have significantly improved access to capital for entrepreneurs.
The official also highlighted the contribution of northern states, noting that Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh together account for around 15,500 recognised startups and more than 1.7 lakh direct jobs.
He said the region has attracted investments of over Rs 2,270 crore through alternative investment funds and continues to emerge as a key innovation and entrepreneurship hub.
