May 2026 sees first net FDI outflow in three months as $74 million more leaves than arrives

Consider the following statements regarding Net FDI in May 2026: 1. In May 2026, net FDI was positive. 2. Outflows of direct investment exceeded inflows by $74 million in May 2026. 3. RBI data shows that outflows of direct investment slowed down significantly in May 2026. How many of the above statements are correct?

• A.Only one
• B.Only two
• C.All three
• D.None

Statement 1 is incorrect because net FDI turned negative again in May 2026. Statement 2 is correct as it matches the given fact. Statement 3 is incorrect because RBI data only mentions that outflows of direct investment slowed down, not significantly.

Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: Net FDI turned negative again in May 2026. Statement-II: Even though outflows of direct investment slowed, inflows slowed even more in May 2026. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

• A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
• B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
• C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
• D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Statement 1 is correct as per Fact 1. Statement 2 is also correct as per Fact 2, but it does not explain why Net FDI turned negative again in May 2026.