India's Outward Direct Investments Surge 40.8% to Rs 16.71 Lakh Crore

Indian companies expanded outward direct investments by 40.8% to Rs 16.71 lakh crore at the end of March 2026 from Rs 11.87 lakh crore a year earlier.

Singapore remained the top destination accounting for 21.1% of total ODI stock, while UAE investment exposure more than doubled to Rs 2.71 lakh crore.

Debt investment's share in total ODI rose from 14.9% to 20.4%, with the UAE driving a massive surge in debt exposure.