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"Despite the pandemic, FDI to and from the region remained resilient in 2020. Developing Asia is the only region recording FDI growth, accounting for more than half of global inward and outward FDI flows," said UNCTAD's director of investment and enterprise, James Zhan. "FDI prospects in 2021 for Asia are more favourable than the global average, because of recovery in trade, manufacturing activities and a strong GDP growth forecast," he added.

According to market estimates, among the upcoming issues, insurance major, LIC is likely to launch a Rs 70,000-90,000 crore issue. The IPO list is dominated by financial services sector. Food delivery chain, Zomato will launch a Rs 8,250 crore IPO while private sector airline, Go First will launch a Rs 3,600 crore primary market issue.

FPIs have made a comeback after pulling out investments for two consecutive months. In April and May, net selling by FPIs stood at Rs 9,659 crore and Rs 2,954 crore. The return of the foreign funds comes amid declining number of daily Covid-19 cases and robust Q4 earnings.

The country attracted total FDI inflow of $81.72 billion in FY21, 10 per cent higher as compared to the last financial year 2019-20 at $74.39 billion, it said. Measures taken by the government on the fronts of FDI policy reforms, investment facilitation and ease of doing business have resulted in increased FDI inflows into the country, the Commerce Ministry statement said.