Invest India has facilitated 60 investment projects worth over $6.1 billion in 2025–26, with the potential to generate more than 31,000 jobs, the commerce ministry said on Thursday.
“The projects, spread across 14 states, underline sustained global investor confidence in India’s manufacturing ecosystem, with Europe accounting for 42 per cent of the total grounded investment value. Continued participation from countries such as the United States, Japan, South Korea and Australia further reflects broad-based international interest, while emerging contributors including Brazil, New Zealand and Canada signal diversification in investment sources,” according to the ministry.
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia said the investment momentum reflects “policy clarity, institutional commitment, and the trust global investors place in India’s systems,” adding that the government remains focused on simplifying processes and ensuring investments translate into jobs and long-term value creation.
According to the agency, grounded investments recorded nearly threefold growth compared to FY 2024–25, while the average deal size increased 1.8 times, indicating a shift towards higher-value projects.
Invest India MD and CEO Nivruti Rai said the outcomes highlight the agency’s evolving role as a strategic investment partner, driven by coordinated policy support and institutional agility.
Sector-wise, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, and food processing together accounted for nearly 65 per cent of total investments. Emerging sectors such as electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM), aerospace and defence, and automobiles and electric vehicles also saw significant activity.
Geographically, states such as Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh emerged as major hubs, while Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh recorded strong activity. Established investment destinations including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Haryana and Delhi continued to attract inflows, even as newer regions like Assam, Bihar and Sikkim entered the investment landscape.
In terms of job creation, Madhya Pradesh led the tally, followed by Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Maharashtra.
According to the ministry, these trends reflect the cumulative impact of key policy initiatives such as Make in India and the Production Linked Incentive scheme, alongside sustained infrastructure development, positioning India as a competitive global manufacturing destination.
