# HSBC India CEO says manufacturing and new trade deals could drive next FDI wave into India.

*business · news · 2026-04-20 · CNBC TV18*

## Key points

- HSBC India CEO says marquee manufacturing projects are needed to spark global investor FOMO in India.
- New FTAs with the UK, EU, and potential US deals are seen as key FDI catalysts.
- Execution hurdles, especially land availability, remain major obstacles to large-scale manufacturing investment.
- Despite strong gross inflows, net FDI in India has been muted as outflows offset new investments.

**Companies:** HSBC
**Countries:** India, UK, EU, USA

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