US Becomes India's Second Largest Source of Foreign Direct Investment
US overtakes Mauritius to become India’s 2nd largest FDI source as inflows cross $11 billion mark
Image: The Economic Times
The United States has surpassed Mauritius to become India's second-largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI), with inflows exceeding $11 billion in the financial year 2025-26. This shift reflects a growing preference for direct investments over tax-friendly routing through other jurisdictions, while Singapore remains the top FDI source.
- 01Equity inflows from the US more than doubled, reaching over $11 billion in 2025-26.
- 02American companies have committed around $60 billion in investments recently, indicating strong interest in the Indian market.
- 03Singapore continues to be the largest FDI source, accounting for roughly one-third of total equity inflows.
- 04Investments from the Cayman Islands surged from $371 million to $2.1 billion, largely due to a few large transactions.
- 05The computer hardware and software sector has overtaken services as the leading recipient of FDI, driven by investments in data center infrastructure.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
In a significant shift in foreign direct investment (FDI) dynamics, the United States has overtaken Mauritius to become India's second-largest source of FDI, with inflows exceeding $11 billion in the financial year 2025-26. This increase reflects a more than doubling of equity investments from the US, as companies opt for direct investment into India rather than routing funds through tax-friendly jurisdictions. Singapore remains the top source of FDI, maintaining a steady rise in investments and accounting for about one-third of total equity inflows. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted that American companies have pledged approximately $60 billion in investments recently, showcasing the growing interest of the US in the Indian market. Additionally, there has been a notable increase in investments from the Cayman Islands, which surged from $371 million to $2.1 billion. Sectoral trends indicate that computer hardware and software have become the leading recipients of foreign investment, partly due to rising investments in data center infrastructure. The Indian government is actively working to attract investments across various sectors to strengthen domestic capabilities and ensure self-reliance.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The increase in US FDI is likely to boost job creation and economic growth in India, particularly in sectors like technology and infrastructure.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you think increased US investment in India will benefit the economy?
Connecting to poll...
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.




