India's greenfield investment share tops China's in 2020-25
In short
India’s share of global greenfield investments was said to be more than double China’s in 2020-25, based on a UNCTAD report. The report also said these investments are moving into strategic sectors.
This matters because it points to stronger investment interest in India. The summary does not give the exact numbers or say which sectors are getting the most money.
What the reporting says
India's share of global greenfield investments was reported to be more than double China's in 2020-25, according to a UN Conference on Trade and Development report. The same report said greenfield investments are increasingly going into strategic sectors, and it noted that India remains the fastest-growing major economy. The reporting does not give the exact share figures in the available summary.
Why it matters
A UN Conference on Trade and Development report said India's share of global greenfield investments was more than double China's in 2020-25. The summary also said greenfield investments are increasingly going into strategic sectors and described India as the fastest-growing major economy, while noting strain in domestic consumption from higher prices. The reporting does not provide the exact investment figures or list the sectors involved.