New Delhi, April 23 -- India's foreign direct investment (FDI) outlook remains mixed, with gross inflows expected to stay strong while net FDI may continue to remain weak due to rising repatriation and outward investments, according to a report by Morgan Stanley.

The report stated that the improving strength in gross FDI is encouraging at the margin and is likely to remain well-supported, aided by a combination of both greenfield and brownfield investments.

However, net FDI is expected to stay subdued, impacted by higher repatriation linked to an active deal pipeline and private equity and venture capital exits, along with increasing outward FDI by Indian companies.

It stated, "The outlook for gross FDI remains constructive, even as ne...