Foreign investments in India in 2025 continue to soar as the country emerges as a pivotal destination for global investors. Fueled by steady economic growth, a rapidly expanding middle class, and business-friendly policies, India remains a hot topic in global boardrooms. The figures speak for themselves: India witnessed a historic $81 billion worth of foreign investments in FY24-25 alone.1
Beyond the numbers lies a larger trend. Global companies are rapidly expanding in India, scaling up operations, building infrastructure and committing to long-term growth. This raises a timely question: which companies are leading the way? Who is placing India at the heart of their global strategy? The list below features ten international corporations that are strengthening their presence in India and actively shaping its next phase of growth.
Airbus
Airbus is deepening its presence in India through a broad-based expansion spanning manufacturing, engineering, training, and supply chain development, in alignment with the government's 'Make in India' initiative.2 This expansion plan is fueled by rising demand for aircraft, components, and servicing in India's civil aviation and defence sectors. In the civil sector, Airbus plans to source nearly $2 billion worth of components and services from India by 2030 to support the country's domestic aviation ecosystem.3 On the defence front, Airbus is actively advancing key programmes in collaboration with homegrown companies. For instance, Airbus recently joined forces with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to produce the C295 military transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force.4
Microsoft
From establishing operations in India in 1990 to the present, Microsoft's journey in India is also a reflection of the country's technological leaps. The company has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to investing in India, including a $3 billion investment over the next two years, primarily focused on expanding its cloud and AI infrastructure.5 As more businesses and government departments move to the cloud, India's data centre capacity is set to surpass 4,500 MW by 2030.6 To support the growing demand, Microsoft is building new data centres in India and aligning its goals just in time to leverage the country's digital push.
Apple
Apple Inc. has significantly increased its iPhone production in India, registering over $22 billion worth of assembling in April 2025 alone, marking a 60% rise compared to the previous year.7 This shift aims to diversify manufacturing operations, taking into account the current global market's instability. Manufacturing in India is helping Apple stabilise its operations and effectively meet its ever-growing business demands. India has become a fertile ground for mobile manufacturing, with over 300 manufacturing units,8 capable of manufacturing mobile phones, including iPhones!
Foxconn
Following in Apple's footsteps, Foxconn, a major electronics manufacturer, is expanding its operations in India. The company is constructing three new manufacturing plants in southern India, including facilities near Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. It is one of the leading contract manufacturers for Apple Inc. and has invested $1.48 billion in India to support Apple's mobile manufacturing needs.9 Foxconn has also received clearance to build India's first semiconductor manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh in collaboration with HCL.10
Amazon
Amazon has invested nearly $11 billion in its India businesses over the last decade.11 It is also one of the largest employers in India and is directly responsible for hiring over 100,000 people.12
However, this number is set to grow rapidly. Recently, Amazon's cloud division announced additional investments of $8.2 billion in Maharashtra in the next few years.13 This FDI (foreign direct investment) in India is driven by the demand for local data storage due to the rise of AI-driven technologies. Recently the company also announced to invest $233 million in 2025 to enhance Amazon India's operations infrastructure, improve associate safety and well-being programmes, and develop new tools and technology for its fulfilment network.14
Samsung
Samsung is among the leading multinational companies in India, working with utmost dedication to expand its manufacturing presence in the country's electronics industry. It has established two of the world's largest mobile manufacturing plants in India, one in Noida and the other in Chennai.15 These plants are responsible for producing the latest series of flagship phones. According to reports, Samsung is seeking to enhance its manufacturing capabilities in India further and diversify away from Vietnam, which is facing increasing tariffs from the US.
NTT Data
NTT Data, a global cloud service provider, is one of the most prominent multinational companies in India in the tech sector. It has expanded its operations by developing its Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN), a next-generation All-Photonics Network (APN) technology that has been used to interconnect data centres in the Mumbai region, facilitating higher performance data transmission at lower costs. This will likely support India's AI mission, which aims to develop indigenous foundational models trained on local Indian data.16 The company also announced the commissioning of its Malaysia, India, Singapore Transit (MIST) submarine cable system by June 2025. MIST is an 8,100-kilometer cable that can carry over 200 terabits per second. It is one of the largest cables in Asia, and will connect Malaysia, India, Singapore and Thailand. Additionaly, NTT DATA has opened its biggest data center campus in India, a facility that can hold over 500 MW of power, when fully operational.
Vinfast
VinFast LLC is a Vietnamese automotive manufacturer that is rapidly expanding its operations in India. The company has invested over $2 billion in recent years to establish an EV manufacturing plant in Thoothukudi,Tamil Nadu.17 It is also considering further expansion with additional plants in Andhra Pradesh, aiming to produce electric cars locally for the Indian market. As part of its strategy, in addition to manufacturing electric cars locally, the company will concentrate its sales efforts on tier 2 and tier 3 cities, where the demand for affordable EVs is increasing. Operations in India are expected to commence by late 2025.
Nissan/Renault
Nissan and Renault are among the top global companies investing in India. They plan to expand their operations by FY27 with a planned investment of over ₹5,300 crores.18 This investment is being utilised to devise a bold product development strategy that will introduce new automobiles for the Indian market and enhance their manufacturing capabilities in the country. The company's focus will remain on increasing its exports from India and expanding its presence in the local Indian automobile market.
Nestlé
Nestle has been a significant investor in the Indian market for decades. As one of the most popular FMCG enterprises globally, Nestlé is among the top companies expanding in India to meet local and international demand for food products. The Swiss company has allocated ₹4,200 crore to establish a new manufacturing plant in Odisha, aiming to strengthen its supply chain, by this year. Additionally, Nestle SA recently bought a stake in Drools, a pet food firm, turning it into India's latest unicorn.19
Conclusion
Global companies are investing in India due to its increasing strategic importance in the global economic landscape. For investors, these developments present significant opportunities across various sectors, reflecting confidence in India's growth trajectory and business-friendly environment. Visit India Opportunity to start your growth journey today.
