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EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 19 MIN

Explaining India’s Record FDI Freefall

from The Morning Brief · host The Economic Times

India has recently witnessed a dramatic decline in net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), sparking concerns across economic and policy circles. In this episode, we explore the key factors behind this unexpected fall and what it could mean for the country’s growth trajectory. While foreign investment continues to come in, a surge indisinvestments and capital outflows as part of the  IPO wave last year sharply reduced the net gain. What’s causing global investors to pull back? And why are Indian companies increasingly investing abroad instead of at home? Host Anirban Chowdhury speaks to ET’s Gayatri Nayak and Indranil Sengupta, noted economist and professor at Shiv Nadar University, to look beyond the headline numbers and see whether this is the sign of a maturing economy. They also examine how India’s position in the global investment landscape is shifting, especially as other emerging economies attract greater attention. Is this just a temporary correction due to global uncertainty, or are deeper structural issues at play? Tune inYou can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and LinkedinCheck out other interesting episodes from the host like: Tariffs trump trade, The Curious Case of IndusInd Bank, The Influencer Economy’s Quiet Reset, India’s Biggest Hospital has a Chronic Illness and much more. Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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