India Attracts $51 Billion FDI in 6 Months Despite US Tariffs, Modi Govt Schemes Shine

• India received $51 billion (Rs 4.59 lakh crore) in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in just 6 months, defying US tariff pressure.
• DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia highlighted government's focus on manufacturing, technology, and startup innovation through schemes like Make in India and PLI.
• FDI of $26.61 billion in April-June 2025 marked a 17% increase year-on-year, with a current emphasis on deep tech startups and R&D.
• Government is providing significant funding, including Rs 1 lakh crore for R&D, to convert scientific research into commercial products.
• National Startup Day on January 16, to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi, will foster corporate-startup cooperation and deep tech research.

Why It Matters: Modi government's policies successfully attracted massive FDI and boosted R&D despite global economic pressures.