GLOBAL INVESTMENT TRENDS MONITOR (GITM)

NEWS: A periodic analytical report released by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). It tracks global and country-wise trends in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and flags emerging risks and opportunities for developing and developed economies

Key Findings of GITM

India – Strong FDI Performance

• FDI inflows: $47 billion in 2025
• Growth: +73% (year-on-year)
• Reasons for the surge: Large investments in services: Finance, Information Technology (IT), Research & Development (R&D), Rising investments in manufacturing

Global Trends

• Global FDI: $1.6 trillion in 2025
• Growth: 14% increase
• Indicates a moderate global recovery in investment flows

China – Declining FDI

• FDI inflows: $107.5 billion (2025)
• Change: –8%
• Trend: Third consecutive year of decline

About UNCTAD

• Established: 1964
• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
• Role: UN’s principal body for trade, investment, and development
• Focus: Integrating developing countries into the global economy through fair trade and sustainable investment.