TRENDS AND PATTERNS OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT INFLOWS TO INDIA: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY

Abstract

Investment in India is being used as a tool for economic growth and advancement. From all accessible foreign sources, FDI is considered as the most secure form of foreign capital investment for the developing countries. The outlook as to FDI of developed as well as emergent market economies is shifting dramatically because these countries believe FDI to be the most appropriate form of foreign financing. Therefore, the study mainly focuses over the framework of FDI in India by referring to sectors of FDI and the various government initiatives taken in the present globalized era. The aim of research paper to identify the FDI inflows into India from various sectors and sources on the India. Data has been collected from various published sources. Descriptive analysis has been employed for analysis purpose. A constant growth pattern was observed specially after various policies framed by government to boost FDI. India is one of the favorable destinations for investment. Service sector is attracting maximum FDI inflows. It was found that in India, FDI inflows in the period 2000 to 2025 are consistent.