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Maharashtra and Karnataka took 51% of 51% direct investment (FDI) in the country during the last financial year 2024-25, according to the latest data from the Publicity Department of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
Maharashtra attracted the maximum foreign flow to $ 19.6 billion and took 31% of the total FDI of the country during April-March 2024-25.
Karnataka received $ 6.62 billion foreign investment during the last financial year, showing from data.
Both states were followed by Delhi ($ 6 billion), Gujarat ($ 5.71 billion), Tamil Nadu ($ 3.68 billion), Haryana ($ 3.14 billion), and Telangana ($ 3 billion).
Improvement in infrastructure
According to experts, the main reason for the maximum flow in Maharashtra and Karnataka is sufficient improvement in infrastructure. An economist said that the infrastructure has improved significantly and it is making him an attractive destination for FDI in India.
The total FDI, including equity inflow, regenerated income and other capital, increased by 14% to $ 81.04 billion during the last financial year. This is the highest in the last three years. The same was $ 71.3 billion in 2023-24.
Published – June 08, 2025 11:24 pm IST
