Invest India fuels growth: 60 projects worth $6.1 billion grounded in FY26

These investments span 14 states and are expected to generate over 31,000 potential jobs, underscoring sustained global confidence in India as a preferred investment destination.

Around 42 per cent of the total investment value comes from European countries, highlighting strengthening India–Europe economic ties. Continued participation from the United States, Japan, South Korea, Australia, along with other key markets, reflects broad-based international confidence in India’s regulatory framework and manufacturing ecosystem. Emerging contributors such as Brazil, New Zealand, and Canada further indicate diversification of India’s investment base.

Commenting on the development, Secretary, DPIIT, Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, said India’s investment momentum reflects policy clarity, institutional commitment, and growing investor trust. He noted that the USD 6.1 billion in grounded investments underscores the strength of India’s regulatory environment and ongoing economic transformation. He added that DPIIT remains committed to further simplifying processes and ensuring investments translate into jobs, innovation, and long-term value creation.

Invest India has strengthened end-to-end facilitation across the investment lifecycle, from early-stage advisory to post-investment aftercare. It has also adopted a network-led ecosystem approach by engaging investors’ suppliers, buyers, and value chain partners to build integrated industrial ecosystems. The agency is additionally supporting foreign companies exploring alternative entry routes, including joint ventures, by facilitating partnerships with credible domestic players.

These efforts have led to improved investment conversion and scale. Grounded investments have grown nearly threefold compared to FY 2024–25, while the average deal size has increased by 1.8 times, signalling a shift towards higher-value investments.

MD & CEO of Invest India, Nivruti Rai, said the outcomes reflect the organisation’s evolution into a strategic investment partner. She highlighted that the sharp rise in grounded investments and job creation demonstrates the impact of coordinated policy support, institutional agility, and sustained investor confidence. She reiterated Invest India’s commitment to maintaining this momentum as the country advances towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Sector-wise, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, and Food Processing account for nearly 65 per cent of grounded investments, driven by high-value projects aligned with India’s manufacturing and value-addition priorities. Emerging sectors such as Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM), Aerospace & Defence, and Automotive/EV also witnessed notable activity.

FY 2025–26 has seen continued geographic diversification of investments. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh have emerged as key hubs for high-value projects, while Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have recorded strong momentum. Established industrial states such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Haryana, and Delhi continue to attract significant inflows. Meanwhile, the emergence of Assam, Bihar, and Sikkim reflects the widening of India’s investment footprint.

In terms of employment generation, Madhya Pradesh leads, followed by Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Maharashtra.

These trends reflect the cumulative impact of major policy initiatives such as Make in India, Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes across 14 key sectors, and sustained infrastructure development, all of which have strengthened India’s position as a globally competitive and reliable manufacturing hub.