The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released the World Investment Report 2026, highlighting the rising concentration of global investment.
Global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 6% to $1.6 trillion in 2025, with developed economies receiving higher growth than developing countries.
The top 20 host economies accounted for over 80% of global FDI inflows, showing increasing investment concentration.
Growth was mainly driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, data centres, semiconductors, and energy sectors.
India improved its ranking, moving to 11th position in inward FDI and 18th position in outward FDI globally in 2025.