10 Global Giants Accelerating Their Expansion in India in 2025
India continues to cement its position as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI). With robust GDP growth, political stability, a burgeoning consumer base, and a fast-growing digital economy, 2025 marks a defining year in the country’s emergence as a global investment hotspot. According to the latest estimates, India attracted a record $81 billion in FDI during FY24–25—highlighting the growing confidence global corporations have in India’s long-term potential.
But beyond the record-breaking numbers lies a deeper shift in strategy. International companies are not just investing passively—they are actively scaling operations, building infrastructure, localising their supply chains, and creating long-term ecosystems. These companies are embedding India at the core of their global value chains.
Here are ten global corporations that are significantly expanding their footprint in India in 2025 and driving the next wave of growth across manufacturing, digital infrastructure, mobility, and beyond.
1. Airbus: Deepening Strategic Ties Through ‘Make in India’
European aerospace giant Airbus is significantly bolstering its presence in India through a multi-pronged strategy that includes local manufacturing, engineering, supply chain integration, and talent development. The company plans to source over $2 billion worth of components and services annually from India by 2030. On the defence side, Airbus, in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), has initiated the production of the C295 military transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force, marking one of the largest Indo-foreign defence partnerships to date. This is more than just expansion—it’s co-creation with India’s aerospace ecosystem.
2. Microsoft: Building the AI and Cloud Backbone of India
Microsoft’s journey in India, which began in 1990, is now entering a transformational phase. In 2025, the tech giant announced a $3 billion investment over the next two years to expand its AI and cloud infrastructure across the country. With India expected to become a global leader in data-driven technologies, Microsoft is ramping up its data centre capacity, aligning with India’s National AI Mission and Digital India agenda. New hyperscale data centres are under development, and the company is fostering AI talent and research in partnership with Indian universities and startups.
3. Apple: India Emerges as a Global iPhone Production Hub
Apple has intensified its efforts to diversify supply chains away from China, positioning India as a major iPhone production base. In April 2025 alone, the company assembled over $22 billion worth of iPhones in India—a 60% increase year-over-year. With over 300 component and mobile assembly units already in operation, Apple’s India bet is enabling faster market responsiveness and global supply stability. The tech giant is also strengthening local sourcing capabilities, providing a significant boost to India’s electronics manufacturing sector.
4. Foxconn: Investing in Manufacturing and Semiconductors
Foxconn, Apple’s key contract manufacturer, is mirroring Apple’s India strategy with bold expansion moves. The company is currently developing three new manufacturing facilities near Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. Collectively, these plants are expected to create tens of thousands of jobs and significantly increase India’s smartphone output. Foxconn has also received regulatory approval to build India’s first major semiconductor fabrication plant in Uttar Pradesh in partnership with HCL—a major milestone in India’s ambitions to become a semiconductor hub.
5. Amazon: Scaling India’s Digital and Fulfilment Infrastructure
Amazon continues to double down on its commitment to the Indian market. Over the past decade, the e-commerce and cloud services giant has invested more than $11 billion in India. In 2025, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced an additional $8.2 billion investment in Maharashtra, aimed at expanding local cloud infrastructure to meet India’s surging demand for AI and data services. Moreover, the company is spending ₹1,900 crore ($233 million) to expand its fulfilment network, improve worker safety programs, and enhance logistics automation across the country.
6. Samsung: Expanding Mobile and Consumer Electronics Production
Samsung is solidifying its position as a top player in India’s electronics sector. It operates two of the world’s largest mobile phone manufacturing plants in Noida and Chennai. These factories produce flagship smartphones, including foldable models. In 2025, Samsung revealed plans to further expand production capacity and increase component localisation. The move is also aimed at hedging against geopolitical risks and tariff changes impacting its Vietnam-based operations, thereby strengthening India’s role as a global export base.
7. NTT Data: Boosting India’s Role in Global Digital Networks
Japanese telecom and IT giant NTT Data has identified India as a critical part of its global cloud and digital connectivity strategy. The company recently commissioned a 500 MW hyperscale data centre campus in India—the largest of its kind in the region. It also completed the MIST (Malaysia-India-Singapore-Thailand) submarine cable project, which now offers over 200 Tbps bandwidth capacity between key Asian economies. NTT’s deployment of its next-gen All-Photonics Network (IOWN) in Mumbai is further enabling ultra-low-latency connectivity for AI and financial services in India.
8. VinFast: Driving EV Disruption with Local Manufacturing
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast has made India a priority expansion market. The company is building a $2 billion EV manufacturing facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, with additional plants under consideration in Andhra Pradesh. VinFast’s India strategy is focused on producing affordable electric cars tailored to local demand, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The company plans to begin production by the end of 2025, reinforcing India’s vision of becoming a global EV manufacturing hub.
9. Renault-Nissan: Strategic Automotive Investment and Innovation
The Renault-Nissan alliance is investing over ₹5,300 crore in India through FY27, targeting both local and export markets. The companies are developing new automotive platforms and models tailored to Indian consumers, while upgrading their Chennai-based manufacturing plant. As part of their global transformation strategy, the alliance aims to position India as a central hub for compact car production and electric mobility solutions.
10. Nestlé: Strengthening FMCG and Pet Nutrition in India
Swiss multinational Nestlé is reinforcing its India presence through both organic growth and acquisitions. In 2025, it announced a ₹4,200 crore investment to set up a new manufacturing facility in Odisha. This plant will boost capacity in packaged foods, dairy, and health nutrition segments. Simultaneously, Nestlé SA acquired a controlling stake in Drools, a leading Indian pet food company that recently achieved unicorn status. These moves underscore Nestlé’s confidence in India’s rising consumer demand and growing pet care industry.
Conclusion: India at the Core of Global Growth Strategies
The investments outlined above are not isolated moves but are part of a larger paradigm shift—global companies are no longer viewing India as just a market, but as an operational hub, innovation centre, and strategic pillar of their long-term plans. From aerospace and automotive to digital infrastructure and consumer goods, India is emerging as a fulcrum of global growth in 2025.
For investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, this wave of corporate expansion presents both inspiration and opportunity. The India growth story is not just unfolding—it’s accelerating.