India recorded a sharp increase in foreign company registrations during FY26, reflecting rising global confidence in the country’s economic growth and investment climate. According to data from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), 101 foreign companies registered operations in India during FY26, the highest level in nine years, compared with 57 registrations in FY25.
Singapore led the list of new foreign entrants with 13 registrations, followed by the United States (10) and the United Kingdom (9). South Korea and Germany also recorded strong growth, while Japan remained among the major contributors. The rise in registrations highlights India’s growing attractiveness as a consumer market, manufacturing hub, and investment destination.
The data also showed increasing diversification, with companies from South Africa, Ghana, and Uzbekistan registering operations in India for the first time during FY26.
Key Highlights:
- Foreign company registrations rose to a nine-year high of 101 in FY26.
- Registrations increased from 57 in FY25.
- Singapore, the US, and the UK were the top source countries.
- Germany and South Korea recorded strong growth in new registrations.
- Companies from South Africa, Ghana, and Uzbekistan entered India for the first time.
- Growth reflects rising global confidence in India's business and investment environment
