India's net FDI plummeted by 96.5% in FY25 to a record low of $353 million, driven by significant capital repatriation from IPO exits and increased outward investments by Indian firms. Gross FDI inflows rose, but large-scale exits by foreign investors, particularly in high-profile IPOs like Hyundai Motor India and Swiggy, offset the gains. Indian companies are also expanding globally, contributing to the shift in capital dynamics.
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