Net foreign direct investment (FDI) flows moderated in January 2021 due to lower equity inflows. Nevertheless, net FDI increased to $44 billion cumulatively in 2020-21 (April-January) from $36.3 billion a year ago.
Direct investments to India in January 2021 were $3,900 as compared to $7,334 million in December 2020.
Foreign Direct Investment by India in January 2021 reduced to $380 million from $825 million in December 2020.
Net inflows of foreign direct investment (FPI) fell to $1.5 billion from $8.4 billion in December 2020.
India witnessed net foreign investment inflows of $5 billion in January 2021, as compared to net inflows of $14.9 billion in the preceding month. SHIVANI SHARMA, PRAGATI SRIVASTAVA