Other sectors that saw increased foreign fund inflow were housing and real estate (a growth of 28.55 percent), computer software and hardware (18.94 percent), construction activities including road and highways (16.35 percent) and power (1.86 percent).

However, the report said, sectors like services, metallurgical and petroleum and natural gas saw foreign fund inflows declining in 2008-09.

According to the report, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karanataka, New Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh together attracted about 81 percent of the total foreign investments in India.

Maharashtra attracted $12,409.20 million, accounting for 53 percent of the total foreign investment.