Net inflows climbed to $3.3 billion, reversing a $103 million outflow in August 2025, according to the RBI.
This surge marks the first time India is expected to surpass the $100 billion FDI threshold by the end of FY27, a milestone the government has highlighted in recent policy briefings.
Equity channel dominance is clear: it rose 87.5% to $7.5 billion, while reinvested earnings held steady at $2.2 billion.
Outward movements fell 11% to $1.9 billion, yet repatriation jumped 26% to $5.8 billion, underscoring the growing global footprint of Indian firms.
Services and data‑center investments lead the inflow mix, with services accounting for 36% of the total in Q1.
The RBI will review the trend at its next policy meeting, with market watchers eyeing a fiscal‑year top‑line of $100 billion as the next benchmark.