India climbs to 15th spot in global FDI rankings
India just moved up to 15th in the world for foreign direct investment (FDI), pulling in $27.6 billion this year, according to a UN report.
That's one spot higher than last year, showing India is still catching investors' eyes even as numbers dipped slightly from 2022.
India ranked 4th globally for new project announcements
India ranked fourth globally for new (greenfield) project announcements, with over 1,000 fresh ventures launched.
Outbound investments from Indian companies also shot up—jumping five spots to reach $24 billion.
Sectors like semiconductors and metals are leading the charge, proving Indian businesses are thinking big and going global.
US stays on top; China drops to 4th
Globally, the US stayed on top with $279 billion in FDI while China dropped to fourth after a sharp decline.
Asia overall saw a slight dip, but ASEAN hit record highs and West Asia kept growing thanks to strong moves from the UAE.
Big money is flowing into batteries and electric vehicles across the US, India, and Europe—so if you're into tech or green jobs, these trends are worth watching.