Maharashtra has witnessed a nearly threefold rise in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows over the past decade. According to statistics released by the Maharashtra government, FDI in 2015–16 stood at Rs 61,842 crore. This has surged to Rs 1,64,875 crore in the financial year 2024–25, as per data shared by the office of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday.

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) — comprising the Congress, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), and the Sharad Pawar faction of the NCP — has repeatedly accused the BJP-led state government of favouring Gujarat over Maharashtra. MVA leaders have often criticised the ruling party, claiming that major investment projects are being diverted to Gujarat, a charge that CM Fadnavis has consistently denied.

State saw a jump of nearly 32 per cent over the Rs 1,25,101 crore received in the previous fiscal year. Representation pic/istock