India is ranked 63 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of India improved to 63 in 2019 from 77 in 2018. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in India.

In financial year 2025, ********* accounted for the highest FDI equity inflow to India, which was valued at nearly ** billion U.S. dollars, followed by the ********* with over ***** billion dollars. Singapore accounted for roughly ** percent of total FDI inflows in fiscal year 2025. Most sought after FDI sectors According to the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, higher equity inflows could be attributed to the government’s efforts in improving ease of doing business along with relaxed FDI norms. In fiscal year 2023, the computer and hardware sector received the highest FDI equity inflow, followed by the services sector. How does FDI contribute to economic development? FDI inflows play a significant role in contributing towards the development of the Indian economy. It often results in opening of factories in the destination country. Higher FDI inflows are directly correlated with higher employment in the country. This improves productivity including the quality of processes and supply chains towards achieving global quality standards.