New Delhi, Apr 30 (KNN) Invest India, an investment promotion agency under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) facilitated as many as 60 projects worth over USD 6.1 billion in the financial year 2025–26. The projects span 14 states and are expected to generate more than 31,000 jobs, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
In a press release on Thursday, the ministry highlighted that about 42 per cent of investments came from European countries, underscoring strengthening India–Europe economic ties. Continued inflows from the United States, Japan, South Korea and Australia reflect sustained global confidence, while participation from Brazil, New Zealand and Canada signals a diversifying investor base.
DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia said, “India’s investment momentum is a direct outcome of policy clarity, institutional commitment, and the trust global investors place in our systems. The USD 6.1 billion grounded by Invest India in FY 2025–26 reflects the strength of India’s regulatory environment and the depth of its economic transformation.”
Growth in Investment Scale
The investments facilitated in FY26 nearly tripled compared to FY 2024–25, with the average deal size rising 1.8 times, indicating a shift towards higher-value projects.
MD & CEO, Invest India, Nivruti Rai noted, “These outcomes reflect a shift in Invest India’s role towards becoming a strategic investment partner. The threefold growth in grounded investments and the creation of over 31,000 jobs demonstrate the impact of coordinated policy support, institutional agility, and investor confidence.”
Sectoral and Regional Spread
Chemicals, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and food processing accounted for around 65 per cent of total investments. Emerging sectors such as electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM), aerospace and defence, and auto/EV also saw strong activity.
Key investment hubs included Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, with rising activity in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
States such as Assam, Bihar and Sikkim also saw new project investments, reflecting broader geographic spread. Madhya Pradesh led in job creation, followed by Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Maharashtra.
(KNN Bureau)
