Inward FDI to ODI ratio narrows to 4.2 times in FY26 from 5.5 times: RBI

Business Standard · Our Bureau · 2026-11-06 12:35 UTC

The RBI's annual census shows a narrowing gap between inward FDI and overseas direct investment, with the US emerging as the largest source of outstanding FDI in India.

The RBI's annual census shows a narrowing gap between inward FDI and overseas direct investment, with the US emerging as the largest source of outstanding FDI in India.

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The ratio of India’s outstanding inward foreign direct investment (FDI) to overseas direct investment (ODI) moderated to 4.2 times at the end of March 2026 from 5.5 times a year earlier, indicating a narrowing gap between foreign investment into the country and Indian entities’ investments overseas, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) annual census on foreign liabilities and assets (FLA).

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