<h1>India's FDI Drops by 1% to $44.37B in 2018-19; Telecom, Pharma, and Power Investments Decline.</h1> Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India decreased by 1% to USD 44.37 billion in 2018-19, marking the first decline in six years, according to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. This drop was primarily due to reduced investments in telecom, pharmaceuticals, construction development, and power sectors. However, sectors like services, computer software and hardware, trading, and automobiles saw growth. Singapore emerged as the top investor, surpassing Mauritius with USD 16.22 billion. The decline in FDI could impact India's balance of payments and the rupee's value, highlighting the need for significant investments to enhance infrastructure.