India Now Attracts FDI from 112 Countries, Up from 89 in FY14: Piyush Goyal

In a clear sign of India’s growing prominence on the global investment map, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Friday that the country is now receiving Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows from 112 countries, a sharp increase from 89 nations in the financial year 2013-14.

Goyal made the remarks while addressing an FDI roundtable virtually, highlighting India’s transformation into a more attractive and reliable investment destination over the past decade.

“The number of countries investing in India has risen from 89 in 2013-14 to 112 today,” the minister said, adding that this reflects international confidence in India’s robust economic fundamentals, transparent governance, and pro-business reforms.

He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to positioning India as the most preferred destination for global investors. “We are working tirelessly to ensure that India becomes the world’s investment hotspot,” Goyal said.

The FDI roundtable was chaired by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia, and attended by industry leaders, diplomats, and senior officials. The discussions focused on enhancing investor confidence, simplifying procedures, and addressing policy-related issues to improve ease of doing business in India.

India has witnessed consistent FDI inflows across sectors like services, manufacturing, infrastructure, digital technology, and renewable energy, further reinforcing its status as a fast-growing and resilient economy.

Goyal’s statement comes amid a broader push by the Indian government to strengthen its investment ecosystem and attract long-term capital to drive innovation, employment, and sustainable growth.