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India Secures $19.8 Billion FDI in Q1 2024, Japan Tops Investor List
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🗓 26 Sep 2026, 08:17 AM
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India attracted a record $19.8 billion in foreign direct investment during the first quarter of 2024, with Japan emerging as the largest investor, surpassing the United States.
India’s economy saw a significant inflow of foreign direct investment in the first quarter of 2024, totaling $19.8 billion. The figure represents a strong confidence in the country’s growth prospects and policy environment.
Japan emerged as the leading source of capital, investing more than any other country, and overtook the United States as the top investor in India during this period.
The investment spanned a range of sectors, although the specific industries that received the most funding were not detailed in the report. The data underscores India’s appeal to multinational corporations seeking to expand in the South Asian market.
The Ministry of Finance highlighted that the inflow aligns with the government’s efforts to boost FDI through reforms and incentives. The figures are expected to support job creation and infrastructure development across the country.
Analysts note that the Q1 performance sets a positive tone for the rest of the year, as India continues to attract global investors amid a stable macroeconomic backdrop.
Japan emerged as the leading source of capital, investing more than any other country, and overtook the United States as the top investor in India during this period.
The investment spanned a range of sectors, although the specific industries that received the most funding were not detailed in the report. The data underscores India’s appeal to multinational corporations seeking to expand in the South Asian market.
The Ministry of Finance highlighted that the inflow aligns with the government’s efforts to boost FDI through reforms and incentives. The figures are expected to support job creation and infrastructure development across the country.
Analysts note that the Q1 performance sets a positive tone for the rest of the year, as India continues to attract global investors amid a stable macroeconomic backdrop.