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UNCTAD’s Trade and Development Report 2026 found that India’s share of global greenfield investments during 2020-25 was 5.7 per cent — more than double China’s share in the same period.
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What Is a Greenfield Investment?
- An investment by a company in a new venture in another country
- Building a new facility from scratch, as against buying an existing one
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Which Countries Attracted the Most?
| Country | Share of global greenfield investment, 2020-25 |
|---|---|
| India | 5.7 per cent |
| Malaysia | 4.0 per cent |
| Indonesia | 3.8 per cent |
| China | 2.8 per cent |
What Did the Report Say About India's Economy?
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- India remains the fastest-growing major economy
- But domestic consumption is showing signs of strain due to higher prices
Important Facts for Examsmost asked
- UNCTAD Trade and Development Report 2026
- India 5.7 per cent of global greenfield investment (2020-25); Malaysia 4.0, Indonesia 3.8, China 2.8
- Strategic sectors rose from 16 to 44 per cent of global greenfield investment; total $845.7 billion
- Regional shares: Europe 28.4, North America 28.0, developing Asia 26.5 per cent
- UNCTAD — established 1964, headquartered at Geneva; also publishes the World Investment Report, the Technology and Innovation Report and the Digital Economy Report
