Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in India

India: Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) was -20.81 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-20.81 billion
Change on year
up 32.9%
World rank
185th
of 193 countries
All-time high
18.70 billion
in 2022
All-time low
-37.74 billion
in 2014
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in India, 2005–2024

-40.0B-20.0B020.0B2005201420242005: -12.1B2006: -9.5B2007: -33.0B2008: 15.1B2009: -17.8B2010: -36.9B2011: -2.7B2012: -29.3B2013: -6.9B2014: -37.7B2015: -9.5B2016: 4.7B2017: -30.6B2018: 9.6B2019: -24.6B2020: -15.1B2021: -5.7B2022: 18.7B2023: -31.0B2024: -20.8B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2024, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in India stood at -20.81 billion.

The figure is up 32.9% on the previous year and up 44.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in India peaked at 18.70 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, -37.74 billion, in 2014.

India ranks 185th of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in India, year by year

Annual values for Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar) in India, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 -12.14 billion
2006 -9.55 billion -21.4%
2007 -33.02 billion +245.9%
2008 15.07 billion -145.7%
2009 -17.76 billion -217.8%
2010 -36.88 billion +107.7%
2011 -2.66 billion -92.8%
2012 -29.29 billion +999.0%
2013 -6.86 billion -76.6%
2014 -37.74 billion +450.3%
2015 -9.49 billion -74.9%
2016 4.73 billion -149.8%
2017 -30.64 billion -748.4%
2018 9.60 billion -131.3%
2019 -24.58 billion -356.1%
2020 -15.11 billion -38.5%
2021 -5.72 billion -62.2%
2022 18.70 billion -427.1%
2023 -31.03 billion -265.9%
2024 -20.81 billion -32.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -11.48 billion -33.02 billion 15.07 billion 5
2010s -16.38 billion -37.74 billion 9.60 billion 10
2020s -10.79 billion -31.03 billion 18.70 billion 5

Countries ranked near India

  1. 182 New Zealand -12.86 billion compare
  2. 183 Nigeria -13.03 billion compare
  3. 184 Romania -13.53 billion compare
  4. 186 Austria -26.95 billion compare
  5. 187 Australia -34.16 billion compare
  6. 188 Belgium -36.01 billion compare

See the full ranking of 202 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in India?
Portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in India was -20.81 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 18.70 billion in 2022.
What is the lowest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was -37.74 billion in 2014.
How does India rank for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less)?
India ranks 185th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
Is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is up 44.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this India data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
202 places, 3,694 data points, 2005–2024
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