IFC, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, counts India as its largest investment destination worldwide. Its India portfolio stood at about $10.3 billion in mid 2025, and it aims to reach $10 billion in annual India investments by 2030.
Ownership and structure
IFC, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, invests directly in Indian companies, financial institutions and funds through loans, equity and fund commitments.
What India does for International Finance Corporation
India is IFC's largest investment destination globally and its largest country exposure.
Investment and deals
IFC's India portfolio was about US$10.3 billion as of June 2025, and it targets US$10 billion in annual investments in India by 2030.
International Finance Corporation's India business
India is IFC's largest investment destination globally. Its India portfolio was about $10.3 billion as of June 2025.
IFC targets $10 billion in annual investments in India by 2030. IFC proposed up to $60 million for Carlyle's India side fund in 2025.
Key moves in India
- 1958: Began investing in India's private sector.
- 2018: Invested a record US$2.6 billion in India in the fiscal year, with an India portfolio of US$6.1 billion.
- 2025: Its India portfolio reached about US$10.3 billion as of June.
- 2025: Proposed an investment of up to US$60 million in Carlyle's India side fund.
- 2026: Set a target of US$10 billion in annual investments in India by 2030.
Where it operates
International Finance Corporation runs its India business from New Delhi. It also has a presence in Mumbai.
At a glance
- Home country: United States
- Global headquarters: Washington, D.C.
- Sector: Private Equity & Investments
- Business: Development finance
- Role of India: Investment portfolio
- India head office: New Delhi
- India offices: New Delhi, Mumbai
- India headcount: Not available
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