Total FDI inflows are 38% higher as compared to April, 2020
New Delhi: India attracted total FDI inflow of US$ 6.24 billion during April, 2021 and it is 38% higher as compared to April, 2020 (US$4.53 billion), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated here today.
During April, 2021 FDI Equity inflows amounting to US$ 4.44 billion were reported in the country which is an increase of 60% over the FDI Equity inflow of April, 2020 (US$ 2.77 billion). Mauritius is the top investing country with 24% of the FDI Equity inflows, followed by Singapore (21%) and Japan (11%).
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‘Computer Software & Hardware’ emerged as the top sector during April, 2021 with around 24% share of the total FDI Equity inflow followed by Services Sector (23%) and Education Sector (8%) respectively.
Karnataka was the top recipient state during April, 2021 with 31% share of the total FDI Equity inflows, followed by Maharashtra (19%) and Delhi (15%).
– global bihari bureau
