Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Trends in 2025
Overview
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into India surged by 73% to reach $47 billion in 2025. The major contributors were investments in services and manufacturing sectors. This growth was supported by policies aimed at integrating India into global supply chains, as reported by UNCTAD in its Global Investment Trends Monitor.
Global FDI Statistics
- Global FDI reached $1.6 trillion in 2025, marking a 14% increase from the previous year.
- Data centres played a significant role in this trend, with a $125 billion increase in greenfield announcements and $30 billion in international project finance.
Greenfield Investments
- There was a decline in greenfield investment activity in lower-income economies, both in the number and value of announced projects.
- The number of greenfield announcements fell by 10%, about 250 fewer projects than in 2024, notably in Asia, especially Bangladesh and Cambodia.
- The total value of announced greenfield projects decreased by 30% to $189 billion.
FDI Flows by Regions
- Flows to developed economies rose by 43% to $728 billion.
- Flows to developing economies decreased by 2%, estimated at $877 billion, accounting for 55% of global flows.
- Three-quarters of the least-developed countries experienced stagnant or declining inflows.
- An increase of more than $140 billion in flows through several global financial centres significantly impacted the trend.
