India Sees 39% Increase in Domestic Investments to Rs 32 Lakh Crore in FY25's First Nine Months

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- 39% surge in investments to Rs 32 lakh crore.
- Manufacturing sector leads with 1,493 projects.
- Power sector attracts the most investment value.
- Private sector's share exceeds 70% in FY25.
- Investment trends show sustained economic growth.
New Delhi, Jan 24 (NationPress) India has achieved an impressive 39% increase in domestic investments, reaching Rs 32 lakh crore during the first nine months (April-Dec) of the current financial year (FY25). This represents a significant rise from Rs 23 lakh crore in the same timeframe last year, based on data from the State Bank of India (SBI).
The SBI report details that the manufacturing sector leads in project announcements, with 1,493 projects totaling Rs 5,97,921 crore in investments during FY25's first nine months. Meanwhile, the power sector attracted the highest investment value, with 1,172 projects worth Rs 13,58,783 crore.
The mining sector recorded 72 projects with total investments of Rs 56,628 crore, and the oil and gas sector had 62 projects valued at Rs 35,623 crore.
These statistics underscore the ongoing initiatives to enhance economic activity and foster a conducive investment environment in vital sectors, setting the stage for continued growth in the future, as noted in the report.
The report also pointed out a remarkable trend in investments, which saw nearly a fourfold increase to Rs 37 lakh crore over the last two financial years (FY23 and FY24), compared to Rs 10 lakh crore in FY21.
Moreover, the share of private sector investment announcements surged from around 50% in FY21 to 68% in FY22 and FY23.
This upward trend persisted in FY25, with private entities representing over 70% of total announced investments.
This growth emphasizes the ongoing momentum in investment activities nationwide, the report concluded.