82% of FDI goes to six states — Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka and others
Summary
A summary of a Business Standard analysis says 82% of FDI equity inflows from January 2000 to March 2026 went to Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh (including Telangana).
Key points
- Six states take 82% of FDI equity inflows
- Maharashtra holds 45.22% of services-sector FDI
- Delhi led at 24.69% in 2000–2006 before Maharashtra overtook it
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