"Maharashtra Leads in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) with ₹36,634 Crore Inflow, Defying Opposition Claims of Neglect"

Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, highlighted the data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), stating that Maharashtra attracted ₹36,634 crore in foreign investment from April to June 2023. He emphasized that the state surpassed Delhi, Karnataka, and Telangana, ranking first in FDI inflow during this period. Fadnavis credited Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for the state's progress and asserted that investors still consider Maharashtra the top investment destination. This statement addresses opposition claims of the union government favoring Gujarat and sidelining Maharashtra in terms of FDI and other investments.