Sharjah eyes Ethiopia investment opportunities amid growing UAE-Africa trade Saudi Arabia to raise minimum wage threshold Bahrain poised for V-shaped rebound in 2027 after energy sector setback US bank J.P. Morgan facilitates Syrian deal for Saudi oil products Abu Dhabi advances UK investment ties through London forum, 56 meetings Abdullah bin Zayed joins trilateral meeting with FMs of US, India Dubai's GDP reaches $129bln in H1 2026 Saudi economy remains resilient despite Middle East conflict, SAMA governor says Middle East economy set for strong 6.6% rebound in 2027: IMF Technology, start-ups can double India-UAE trade to $200bln: Forum Dubai Cashless Strategy exceeds 2026 targets UAE to participate in World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok UAE President receives phone call from Canadian Prime Minister Etihad Rail putting UAE’s property market on a new track, says expert Sharjah recorded 45% growth in FDI projects in 2025 Saudi Arabia plans IPO, short-selling reforms within 90 days: CMA NBB expands Bahrain real estate partnerships with two new deals His Majesty Sultan Haitham reviews economic, investment projects at SEZ in Duqm Ras Al Khaimah Chamber, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce strengthen trade, investment ties Saudi ranks among world's top countries in trade indicators UAE deploys $272mln fund to bolster critical industries Etihad Rail, AD Ports launch direct Fujairah-Abu Dhabi freight service Sharjah-Oman logistics corridor cargo value jumps 66% to $463mln Saudi Arabia seeks greater private-sector role in industrial growth Oman Islamic banking assets top over $24bln Salama, Ajman Bank establish strategic partnership CBUAE, Mastercard conclude programme to strengthen national capabilities in fraud risk management Qatar Chamber enhances trade relations with Malaysia's Malacca State Saudi business confidence climbs to 56.7 points on industry, services gains Qassim Cement to acquire 100% of A-Mix for $17.3mln

Log in

عربي

Media Centre

Home » Media Centre

UAE wealth funds set for new investments in India

UAE wealth funds set for new investments in India

UAE wealth funds set for new investments in India

Aug 02, 2026

UAE companies and sovereign wealth funds are expected to announce significant investment in India in the coming months, with a priority on artificial intelligence (AI), logistics, food security and infrastructure.

"Our sovereign wealth funds continue to look actively at the Indian market," Undersecretary at the UAE Ministry of Investment Mohammad Alhawi told Economic Times, an Indian financial daily.

UAE companies are also looking very seriously at India, he added.

UAE has invested almost $26 billion in India between 2000 and 2026, accounting for almost 70% of all Gulf investments into India.

"We don't see this slowing down. On the contrary, we expect exponential growth over the coming years," Alhawi said.

Bilateral trade has surpassed $100 billion, with the governments now targeting $200 billion by 2032.

Alhawi said UAE's sovereign wealth funds will continue to play a bigger role in India's growth story, citing the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority's commitment to explore up to $1 billion in investment with the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund.

The official said a number of Indian companies are planning to visit the UAE to begin investment discussions.

Alhawi said that the fundamentals of the UAE economy remain strong, encouraging long-term capital flows, the report said.