Rising ODI outflows signal growing global capabilities of Indian companies: Govt

New Delhi: The increase in overseas direct investment outflow underscores the growing global aspirations and capabilities of Indian enterprises as they venture abroad to acquire strategic assets, access new markets and tap into advanced technologies, the government informed Parliament Tuesday.

“The repatriations/ disinvestments indicate a maturing investment ecosystem where foreign investors are monetising investments after successfully scaling up Indian enterprises, transfer of ownership to domestic investors reflecting strengthening of domestic capital and entrepreneurial capacity,” said Jitin Prasada, minister of state for commerce and industry, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.

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Gross foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows have increased to over $94.84 billion in FY26, from over $34 billion in FY13.

“The recent trend in net FDI inflows is associated with increased FDI by India as well as greater repatriation,” he said.

The 2025-26 gross inflows represent a 17% increase compared to 2024-25 ($80.62 billion). It is the highest ever FDI inflow reported in the fiscal.

Disputes funding

Around Rs 2.42 crore have been incurred towards the services by empanelled law firms for representing and assisting in the defence of India’s interests at the World Trade Organization in the nine disputes pending against India under the global trade watchdog. Since the proceedings are ongoing, any further expenditure is contingent upon the progress al requirements of the respective disputes, the commerce and industry ministry said.