Invest India facilitates investments worth $6.1 billion across 14 states in FY26

Investment promotion and facilitation agency Invest India has facilitated grounding of 60 projects worth over $6.1 billion in FY26 across fourteen states, having potential to create over 31,000 jobs in the country.

“Approximately 42 per cent of the total grounded investment value originates from European nations, reinforcing strengthening India-Europe economic linkages. Continued participation from the United States, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and other key source markets affirms broad-based international confidence in India’s regulatory environment and manufacturing capabilities,” ministry of commerce said in a release.

It may be noted that the grounded investments have registered nearly threefold growth over FY 2024–25, while the average deal size has increased by 1.8 times, indicating a shift towards higher-value investments, according to the ministry.

It added that the emerging source nations such as Brazil, New Zealand, and Canada indicate diversification in the country’s investment base.

 “India’s investment momentum is a direct outcome of policy clarity, institutional commitment, and the trust global investors place in our systems. The $6.1 billion grounded by Invest India in FY 2025–26 reflects the strength of India’s regulatory environment and the depth of its economic transformation. DPIIT remains committed to further simplifying processes and ensuring that investments translate into jobs, innovation, and long-term value,” said Amardeep Singh Bhatia, secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

“These outcomes reflect a shift in Invest India’s role towards becoming a strategic investment partner. The threefold growth in grounded investments and the creation of over 31,000 jobs demonstrate the impact of coordinated policy support, institutional agility, and investor confidence. Invest India remains committed to sustaining this momentum as India progresses towards Viksit Bharat 2047,” said Ms. Nivruti Rai, MD & CEO, Invest India.

“Chemicals, pharmaceuticals & biotechnology, and food processing sectors account for approximately 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 auto/EV also recorded significant activity,” according to the ministry.

FY 2025–26 witnessed continued geographic diversification of investments across states. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh emerged as key hubs driven by high-value projects, while Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh recorded strong grounding activity, the release added.