Vol. 5, Issue 5, Part D (2019)

Purpose: The study is conducted to compare FDI trends among BRICS nations and to assess the impact of FDI on GDP because of the 2018 crisis.

Research Methodology: To infer and suffice the research purposes, panel data of FDI net inflows (% of GDP) was assembled incorporating years 2010 to 2018. Research tools of ANOVA, mean, standard deviation and CAGR has been employed.

Findings: Amongst BRICS economies, Africa has been able to drag the most succinct volume of FDI contribution in GDP. There is statistically notable variability between the BRICS economies and within the BRICS economies in context of FDI. However, as far as the 2018 crisis are concerned, only Brazil and South Africa projected a positive growth whereas Russia records most significant downfall. Amongst BRICS nations, it can be said that India still managed well as compared to China and Russia by acting as a figure among ciphers.

Originality Value: Data is collected from the official website of WTO for the purpose of meeting the research objectives.