Outbound Investments Grow 67% to $41.6 Billion in FY25

INDIA'S OUTBOUND INVESTMENTS jumped by 67.74% on year to $41.6 billion in the last financial year with companies in technology, pharma, automobile, hospitality and energy leading the charge, according to a report by EY.

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The number of overseas investment transactions have also grown by 15% on-year. Another trend that is visible in the overseas investments by Indian companies is the use of newer jurisdictions to route these investments.

According to official data, net outbound investments in 2024-25 were around $29 billion.

Indian companies chase global opportunities, the foreign direct investment (FDI) equity inflows during 2024-25 stood at $50.01 billion. Overall FDI, including reinvested earnings stood at $81.04 billion, according to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

While intermediary jurisdictions like Singapore, the Netherlands, and Mauritius have long dominated outbound investment structuring, Indian companies are now broadening their horizons.