India has reached a significant milestone in foreign direct investment (FDI), surpassing the USD 1 trillion mark between April 2000 and September 2024, solidifying its position as a top global investment destination.

According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the total FDI inflows, including equity, reinvested earnings, and other capital, amounted to USD 1,033.40 billion during this period.

Around 25% of the FDI came via the Mauritius route, followed closely by Singapore at 24%. Other major contributors include the United States (10%), the Netherlands (7%), Japan (6%), the United Kingdom (5%), the UAE (3%), and the Cayman Islands, Germany, and Cyprus, each accounting for 2%.