EconomyMonday, 7 September 2026·The Hindu - Economy
India’s gross FDI hit 15-year high of $30.7 billion in Apr-Jun 2026; RBI data shows net FDI rebound
RBI data showed India’s gross FDI touched $30.7 billion in April-June 2026, the highest in 15 years, with net FDI turning positive again in June 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In April-June 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed India’s gross foreign direct investment (FDI) at $30.7 billion, the highest in at least 15 years, while net FDI turned positive again in June 2026 at $1.3 billion.
Key specifics
- Gross FDI in June 2026 stood at $9.3 billion, 53% higher than May 2026.
- Net FDI in the April-June 2026 quarter was $7.8 billion, the highest since June 2022.
- Singapore, the Netherlands, the U.S. and Canada accounted for around 74% of inflows.
- The manufacturing sector received the highest share of inflows, followed by electricity generation, computer services and communication services.
- Accessible RBI data covered 60 quarters, from the September 2011 quarter to June 2026.
Exam lens
TNPSC economy question type: FDI and RBI data, key facts are $30.7 billion gross FDI, $7.8 billion net FDI, June 2026 rebound, and top source countries. One-liner: India’s FDI trend is a standard MCQ area on external sector indicators.