Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country reached $219 million in November 2024, reflecting a 27 percent increase compared to $172 million recorded in the same month of the previous fiscal year (FY24).

FDI inflows during November 2024 amounted to $383 million, marking a significant 72 percent rise from $222 million in November 2023. However, outflows also saw a sharp increase, standing at $164 million—an increase of 229 percent compared to $50 million in November 2023.

For the first five months of FY25 (5MFY25), net FDI inflows grew by 31 percent year-on-year (YoY), reaching $1.12 billion, compared to $856 million during the same period in FY24.

China emerged as the largest contributor to FDI during 5MFY25, with investments totaling $469 million. Other significant contributors included Hong Kong with $116 million, the United Kingdom with $113 million, Switzerland with $67 million, and Canada with $65 million.

The power sector attracted the highest FDI during this period, receiving $454 million. This was followed by the financial services sector, which secured $249 million, and the oil and gas exploration sector, which attracted $125 million in investments.End