India's FDI Skyrockets: $843B Invested!

India has attracted cumulative Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows of USD 843 billion between 2014-15 and 2025-26. This represents a remarkable 169 per cent increase over the previous 12-year period, with USD 94.53 billion recorded in 2025-26. Flagship initiatives like 'Make in India' and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme have been instrumental in translating investments into manufacturing strength. The PLI schemes alone have drawn investments of Rs 2.40 lakh crore across 14 sectors, generating production worth Rs 22.66 lakh crore and creating over 14 lakh jobs. Reforms have simplified regulations, with over 47,000 compliance requirements eliminated through the Jan Vishwas Act, 2026. The National Single Window System has processed over 13.7 lakh applications, streamlining the investment ecosystem. India's startup ecosystem has also seen transformative growth since the Startup India initiative began in January 2016. Currently, there are over 2.35 lakh DPIIT-recognized startups, which have generated approximately 24 lakh direct jobs. A significant portion of these jobs originate from Tier-II and Tier-III cities, and nearly half of these startups have at least one woman director, highlighting an inclusive growth trajectory. Schemes like the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme and Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups are enhancing capital access for entrepreneurs across various stages.