EconomySaturday, 7 November 2026·The Hindu - Economy
RBI data show net FDI positive at $3.3 billion in August 2026 for third straight month
Net FDI stayed positive at $3.3 billion in August 2026, supported by strong inflows and lower outward investment.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, RBI data showed that net foreign direct investment remained positive in August 2026 at $3.3 billion, marking the third consecutive month of positive net FDI.
Key specifics
- Gross FDI into India stood at $11.1 billion in August 2026.
- The U.S., Singapore and Mauritius accounted for about 72% of FDI inflows.
- Communication, miscellaneous services and manufacturing received more than two-thirds of the inflows.
- Net FDI was positive in seven of the last eight months, after five consecutive negative months during August-December 2025.
- Remittances rose to $5.8 billion in August 2026, nearly 52% higher than in July.
Exam lens
External sector MCQ, net FDI $3.3 billion, August 2026, gross FDI $11.1 billion, 72% from U.S.-Singapore-Mauritius, remittances $5.8 billion; TNPSC may ask the meaning of net FDI and the major source countries.