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According to the latest data of the Ministry for Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Maharashtra and Karnataka were 51% of direct foreign investment inflows (FDI).
The Maharashtra attracted the maximum foreign tide to $ 19.6 billion, and during April 2024-25 it represented 31% of the total direct foreign investment in the country.
Karnataka received $ 6.62 billion during the last fiscal year, showed data.
Two countries followed Delhi ($ 6 billion), Gujarat ($ 5.71 billion), Tamil Nadu ($ 3.68 billion), Haryan ($ 3.14 billion) and Telangana ($ 3 billion).
Improvement of infrastructure
According to experts, the main reason for the maximum tide in the Mahari and Karnataka is a significant improvement in infrastructure. The infrastructure has improved significantly, and this makes them attractive targets for FDI in India, the economist said.
Total direct foreign investments, which include the influx of shares, reinvested earnings and other capital, increased by 14% to $ 81.04 billion during the last financial year. It’s the highest in the last three years. The same was $ 71.3 billion in the years 2023-24.
Published – 8 June 2025 23:24
