Gulf sovereign funds invested $1.7 billion in India in the first half of 2026, defying heightened geopolitical tensions due to the Iran war and fears the conflict would curb their appetite for overseas deals. It was the most for half a year after 2024. The region’s share in overall investment in the country by sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) and public pension funds (PPFs) during the period nearly doubled since then, underscoring their growing role as a long-term capital.