Invest India, the national investment promotion and facilitation agency under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, on Thursday said it has facilitated the grounding of 60 projects worth over $6.1 billion in FY 2025–26 across 14 states, and expects them to generate more than 31,000 jobs.
Approximately 42 per cent of the total grounded investment value originates from European nations, reinforcing 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, it said.
Emerging source nations such as Brazil, New Zealand, and Canada indicate diversification in the country’s investment base.
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.
DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia said, “India’s investment momentum is a direct outcome of policy clarity, institutional commitment, and the trust global investors place in our systems. The USD 6.1 billion worth of projects 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,” he added.
Invest India MD & CEO Nivruti Rai said, “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.”
In the Financial Year 2025–26, Invest India 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.