UAE Plans $25 Billion India Investment

The United Arab Emirates plans to invest a further $25 billion in India, deepening an economic relationship that is moving beyond trade into energy, infrastructure and other strategic sectors.

The proposed investment follows roughly $25 billion already committed by UAE entities and forms part of a broader ambition to raise cumulative investment in India to $100 billion. The plans were discussed at the 14th India-UAE Investment Task Force meeting in Mumbai, where officials reviewed opportunities across several industries.

Energy is expected to account for a significant share of future capital. The two countries are examining greater UAE participation in India’s strategic petroleum reserves, alongside investments in liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas infrastructure. A feasibility study is also considering subsea pipelines that could transport gas from the Gulf to India.

The discussions reflect India’s efforts to strengthen energy security while attracting long-term foreign capital into infrastructure. UAE investors are also assessing opportunities in ports, shipbuilding, logistics, space, start-ups and listed Indian companies.

Investment ties have expanded alongside bilateral trade, which has reached about $100 billion. Both governments are targeting $200 billion in trade by 2032, supported by closer commercial links and greater use of the rupee and dirham for cross-border settlements.

The additional commitment would further strengthen the UAE’s position among India’s major sources of foreign investment. The composition of the planned capital is equally significant, with a larger share expected to flow into assets linked directly to energy security, transport and industrial capacity. That shift gives the investment relationship a stronger strategic dimension as both countries deepen economic ties.