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Sunrise for Japanese FDI
Japan leads India's FDI with $5.7bn surge in Q1 FY27.
In brief
Japan leads India's FDI with $5.7bn surge in Q1 FY27. Japan became India's top FDI source in Q1 FY27 with $5.7bn inflows, driven by financial deals and strategic partnerships. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
Japan leads Indian FDI
Japan emerged as the top source of foreign direct investment in India during Q1 FY27.
FDI surge in Q1 FY27
The April-June quarter saw $5.7 billion in FDI inflows, up from $697 million average in previous six years.
Mitsubishi UFJ deal
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group acquired a $4.4 billion stake in Shriram Finance.
Japan-China FDI shift
Net FDI to India rose from $6 billion in 2023 to $7.6 billion in 2025, while China's fell from $3.4 billion to $1.6 billion.
Strategic partnership
India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership established during Shinzo Abe's tenure.
Shinkansen project
The Ahmedabad-Mumbai Shinkansen bullet train project must be completed to honor Shinzo Abe's legacy.
The big picture
Japan became India's top FDI source in Q1 FY27 with $5.7bn inflows, driven by financial deals and strategic partnerships.
