India Sees 143% Surge in FDI Over Past Decade: Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

New Delhi, July 1 — India has witnessed a remarkable 143% increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) over the past 11 financial years, attracting a cumulative total of $748 billion, according to Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri.

Speaking at the “Celebrating 77 Years of Trust” event organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Puri underscored the country’s growing appeal to global investors. He noted that India’s FDI inflows between FY2014 and FY2025 significantly surpassed those recorded in the preceding decade.

The Minister attributed this substantial growth in overseas investment to ongoing economic reforms that have enhanced transparency, operational efficiency, and the integration of digital technologies across sectors.

“In the last eleven financial years, India has received $748 billion in FDI, which marks a 143% rise compared to the prior decade,” Puri said. “We are not just seeing increased investment; we are also witnessing a broader base of investor trust.”

According to Puri, the number of source countries investing in India has more than doubled—from 89 to 212—signifying widespread international confidence in the country’s economic fundamentals and governance reforms.

The government has implemented various structural measures aimed at improving the ease of doing business, streamlining regulatory processes, and bolstering digital infrastructure. These initiatives, officials say, are central to India’s emergence as a key destination for foreign capital in sectors such as energy, finance, infrastructure, and technology.

The remarks come amid a global push to recalibrate supply chains and diversify investment destinations, with India positioning itself as a stable and reform-oriented economy.