Gujarat has secured the third position in India for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows from April to December 2025, as per data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The state attracted around Rs 44,041.7 crore in foreign investments during this nine-month period, solidifying its status as one of the top destinations for overseas capital.
A significant portion of this investment was centered in Ahmedabad district, which received 52% of the total FDI that came into the state during this timeframe. In the last quarter of the year, Gujarat saw foreign investments amounting to Rs 24,716 crore. Notably, Ahmedabad district alone drew Rs 23,699 crore, while Gandhinagar received Rs 590 crore.
The presence of Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in Gandhinagar has been linked to increased investment activities in the region. Other districts like Kheda, Kutch, Mehsana, Panchmahal, Rajkot, Surat, Surendranagar, Vadodara, Anand, and Navsari also reported inflows of foreign investments during the same period.
From April 2000 to December 2025, Gujarat accumulated FDI inflows totaling Rs 3,91,613 crore, representing over 15% of India’s total foreign direct investment. This positions the state as one of the major contributors to foreign capital inflows in the country over the last 25 years.
Investment activities during this period spanned various sectors including semiconductors, green energy, data centers, pharmaceuticals, defense, and established industrial segments. Infrastructure projects such as GIFT City and the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) have been identified as key factors in attracting investments to the state, with industry leaders commending Gujarat’s proactive government policies.
Officials highlighted that due to the state’s infrastructure and business-friendly environment, significant opportunities have emerged in both traditional and emerging sectors. They emphasized the Gujarat government’s commitment to maintaining this positive trend and aiming for the top spot in FDI rankings in the future. The state’s favorable investment climate and new industrial policies are expected to create more job opportunities and elevate the state’s economy.
