Gross FDI inflows to India fall to $11 billion in August
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The drop in August’s gross FDI to $11 billion, down from $14 billion the month before, signals a slowdown in foreign investment that could affect economic growth and job creation.
Gross foreign direct investment (FDI) to India decreased to $11 billion in August, from $14 billion a month ago. Net FDI to India slows $3 billion in August, from $7 billion in July. Financial services, communication services, computer services and manufacturing accounted for around 73% of total FDI equity inflows during April-August 2026.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is capital that foreign companies invest directly in a country's businesses, and it is a key gauge of investor confidence and a source of funding for sectors such as finance, communications, technology and manufacturing.
- •Future monthly FDI reports to see if the decline continues
- •Any policy announcements aimed at attracting more foreign investment
- •Changes in sectoral composition of FDI inflows