It is official Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of Central Government.

• It is mandated to facilitate investments in the country.
•  It has been set up as non-profit venture under Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce and Industries.
• It serves as first stop for potential global investors in India.
• It provides sector and state-specific inputs and other supports to investors through entire investment cycle.

Moreover, all efforts like hand-holding and facilitation support are made by Invest India under Make in India programme. It was in news as Invest India, the country’s investment promotion body, has won United Nations (UN) Award for excellence in promoting investments in sustainable development.