Goyal says FDI journey is truly transformational
Over 90 representatives, including stakeholders from prominent companies, industrial parks, and industrial associations, participated in a platform for investors and shared experiences, discussed India’s evolving investment ecosystem, future expansion plans, and strategies to promote reinvestment of earnings within the country https://www.commerce.gov.in/.
The roundtable saw participation from more than 50 industrial parks from states such as Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 6 June.
The roundtable was held on 5 June 2025 in New Delhi https://fieo.org/.
The session began with a video message from Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, who termed India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) journey as truly transformational.
Highlighting the investor-friendly policy regime, he pointed out that FDI up to 100% is allowed through the automatic route in most sectors. Goyal informed that FDI inflows now originate from 112 countries, compared to 89 in 2013–14, underscoring India’s rising global appeal https://www.bseindia.com/.
The Minister emphasized that India’s FDI success story is not only about impressive numbers but also a reflection of visionary reforms, policy clarity, and the global community’s trust in India’s economic future.
He reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to make India the world’s most preferred investment destination.
The roundtable was chaired by Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Amardeep Singh Bhatia, who in his keynote address reiterated that FDI is a cornerstone of India’s growth and a key indicator of global confidence in the country’s potential https://www.nseindia.com/.
He invited views and suggestions from investors to enhance reinvestment within the country, improve industrial park infrastructure, and explore new expansion opportunities.
Bhatia highlighted the significant increase in FDI during FY 2024-25 to US$81.04 billion, exhibiting growth of 14% over the previous FY 2023-24 (US$71.28 billion).
He also emphasized the importance of targeted policy interventions to further catalyze foreign investment. He urged key investors to consider scaling their operations, co-investing in startups, and contributing to India’s growing investment momentum.
Participants from diverse sectors appreciated the Government’s proactive policy measures and liberalized investment norms, which have enhanced India’s standing as an attractive investment destination https://www.makeinindia.com/home/.
Stakeholders shared suggestions on critical areas such as land and labour reforms, skill development, Centre-State policy coordination, raising FDI limits in Research & Development across sectors, and promoting investments in manufacturing and green energy, the Ministry said. fiinews.com
