RBI: 8.7% Sales Growth for FDI Firms

Net sales of the surveyed FDI firms grew 8.7% in 2024-25, moderating from 9.4% growth the previous year.
Operating profit growth decelerated to 10.7% in 2024-25, down sharply from 22.1% in the prior financial year overall.
Profit after tax rose 22.2% in 2024-25, driven by higher non‑operating income; services sector profit grew 29.2% versus 12.6% manufacturing.
Leverage averaged 25% debt‑to‑equity; external funding share fell to 42.6% and gross capital formation rose to 45.3% of total uses.