India’s gross FDI inflows rose 13% to $90.8 billion in January 2026, but net FDI remains near all-time lows. Morgan Stanley points to surging profit repatriations and increased outward investment as key drivers, leaving net inflows around $0.5 billion even as gross equity flows hit a three-year high.
Russian Prime Minister nominee Mikhail Mishustin told lawmakers he wants to keep Russia an open market for foreign companies, even as Western sanctions continue. His statement signals intent to avoid new barriers for international businesses, but observers are watching for the next step: concrete policy changes or real-world implementation that matches the promise.
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India’s external outlook is deteriorating as dollar liquidity tightens, the rupee weakens, and trade gaps widen. Stable foreign investment is being replaced by more volatile flows, while the “quality” of capital improves less reliably than before. The result is a renewed balance of payments focus, with risks rising for currency stability and macro management.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India’s PLI scheme is designed to attract global firms by rewarding players with scale while strengthening both the domestic market and exports. Speaking at the M V Kamath Centenary Memorial Lecture, she argued that the government’s economic approach follows consistent short- and medium-term policy set within a long-term vision outlined in the Budget presented on February 1, 2021.
India’s thriving IPO market is helping global investors lock in major exits, but it’s also squeezing the rupee. As PE and VC funds repatriate returns, net FDI has fallen sharply, increasing vulnerability to shifting capital flows. Analysts say the current churn looks like stress, yet it could also be the beginning of a more mature, stable capital cycle by FY27.
RBI’s latest banking reforms are designed to redraw India’s financial landscape. The package enables universal bank transitions, allows greater foreign investment, supports M&A financing, and gives banks more operational flexibility. Backed by a push for growth and global integration, the changes could speed up consolidation, broaden capabilities, and reshape how banks compete domestically and beyond.
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Disruptions in the Hormuz Strait and shifting global production are keeping energy markets unstable, delaying price recovery across international markets. For India, this prolonged uncertainty is more than a market story: it could deter foreign investment, adding pressure at a time when stability and predictable returns matter most. Policymakers may need to monitor these spillovers closely.
In 2025, Indians rose to become the largest foreign buyers in Dubai’s residential property market, investing an estimated ₹85,000–₹95,000 crore. The surge marks a sharp jump from 2023, with Indian nationals making up 23% of foreign transactions. Analysts point to attractive rental yields and Dubai’s geographic proximity to India as major drivers.
New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus “golden visa” has attracted nearly NZ$4 billion in committed and pipeline investment within its first year after an overhaul. Of that total, NZ$1.49 billion has already been invested, while NZ$2.415 billion remains in the pipeline. The government says the influx of wealthy migrants and growth capital is meant to lift productivity and create jobs.
The government is reportedly considering a Rs 7,500 crore outlay under the PLI scheme for IT hardware manufacturing, with very different eligibility thresholds. Foreign companies seeking incentives may need to invest about Rs 500 crore over four years, while domestic firms could qualify with around Rs 20 crore over five years, according to a source.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2026 proposes new rules for Non-Resident (NRI) investors. The individual equity investment limit for overseas residents is set to double to 10 percent, while the overall cap for all non-residents will rise to 24 percent. The move is aimed at encouraging greater foreign capital inflows into Indian markets.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed out more than 61,000 appointment letters at the 18th Rozgar Mela, framing the move as part of a wider push for employment. He linked job creation to reforms, rising foreign investment and India’s expanding trade and mobility agreements, saying they can help skilled youth access global opportunities.
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