Invest India, the national investment promotion and facilitation arm under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, has facilitated setting up of 60 projects worth over $6.1 billion in FY26. These investments span 14 states and are expected to generate more than 31,000 jobs, underlining sustained global confidence in India as an investment destination.
Global participation
European nations accounted for nearly 42% of the total grounded investment value, highlighting strengthening economic ties between India and Europe. Continued inflows from the United States, Japan, South Korea, and Australia reflect broad-based investor confidence, while emerging participation from Brazil, New Zealand, and Canada signals diversification in India’s investment sources.
Policy-led growth
DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia said India’s investment momentum is driven by policy clarity, institutional commitment, and investor trust. He noted that the $6.1 billion grounded in FY26 reflects the strength of India’s regulatory ecosystem and its ongoing economic transformation.
Strategic facilitation
Invest India has strengthened its end-to-end support across the investment lifecycle, from early-stage advisory to post-investment aftercare. The agency has adopted a network-led approach, engaging with suppliers, buyers, and extended value chains to create integrated industrial ecosystems. It is also enabling foreign firms to explore alternate entry routes, including joint ventures with domestic partners.
Scale and conversion
These efforts have translated into improved investment conversion and scale. Grounded investments recorded nearly threefold growth over FY25, while the average deal size increased by 1.8 times, indicating a shift towards larger, high-value projects.
Leadership view
Invest India MD & CEO Nivruti Rai said the outcomes reflect the agency’s evolving role as a strategic investment partner. She highlighted that the growth in investments and job creation demonstrates the impact of coordinated policy support and institutional agility.
Sectoral trends
Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, and Food Processing together accounted for about 65% of grounded investments, driven by value-added manufacturing. Emerging sectors such as Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM), Aerospace & Defence, and Auto/EV also saw strong traction.
Geographic spread
Investment activity remained geographically diversified. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh led in terms of high-value projects, while Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh recorded strong momentum. Established hubs including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Haryana, and Delhi continued to attract significant inflows. Emerging states such as Assam, Bihar, and Sikkim also witnessed project grounding, reflecting a widening investment landscape.
In employment generation, Madhya Pradesh led the tally, followed by Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Maharashtra.