Following China, Hong Kong invested $27.73 million, and the United Kingdom invested $21.24 million during the same period.
In the first two months of FY 2024-25, China maintained its position as the largest investor, with a net FDI of $174.69 million. This accounted for 49.9% of total direct investments in the country, showing a substantial increase of 202.8% compared to $57.69 million in the same period last year.
Hong Kong and the UK followed, with net FDI contributions of $70.18 million and $43.51 million, respectively, during the first two months of FY 2024-25.
Total FDI for this period reached $350.26 million, marking a 55.5% rise compared to $225.2 million in the corresponding period of FY 2023-24.
Hong Kong’s share of net FDI stood at $70.18 million (20.0%) during 2MFY25, a 21.65% increase from $57.69 million in the same period last year.
The United Kingdom, the third-largest investor, contributed $43.51 million in net FDI, accounting for 12.4% of the total, reflecting a 10.7% increase year-on-year.
Other key investors included the United States, France, and others, with net FDIs of $22.73 million, $13.45 million, and $10.33 million, respectively, during the first two months of FY 2024-25.
Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) in August stood at negative $65.8 million. However, cumulatively, FPI showed an investment of $102.89 million in 2MFY25, compared to $26.75 million in the same period last year.
Total foreign investment for the review month reached $148.16 million, and cumulatively, foreign investment amounted to $453.15 million for 2MFY25, up from $251.96 million in the corresponding period last year.
Related PostsÂ
