India

India is the world’s fifth-largest economy and a major destination for FDI across manufacturing, digital services, and consumer-driven sectors. Its demographic strength, growing middle class, and expanding digital economy position it as a strategic market for companies diversifying global operations. India’s increasing role in global supply chains, backed by active trade diplomacy and policy reform, strengthens its appeal as both a regional production base and consumer hub. Foreign businesses that effectively navigate its layered administrative systems can benefit from India’s scale, talent, and long-term market momentum.

India continues to implement reforms to attract and retain foreign investment. Key initiatives include liberalized FDI caps, simplified company registration, and GST harmonization. Programs like Make in India, PLI (Production-Linked Incentives), and Digital India offer targeted incentives for sectors such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, and IT. The government has also developed a network of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Industrial Corridors to support infrastructure-led growth. We help clients leverage these reforms while ensuring alignment with evolving national and state-level investment regulations.

India’s business environment is governed by both central and state-level regulations, requiring careful coordination across jurisdictions. Increasing digitization of tax, labor, and corporate compliance frameworks has improved transparency, but frequent rule changes and interpretive differences remain. Areas such as ESG, TP documentation, labor codes, and cross-border data regulation continue to evolve. Our India teams help businesses meet statutory obligations, avoid compliance pitfalls, and maintain strong governance practices tailored to their industry and footprint.

India is investing significantly in physical and digital infrastructure to support manufacturing, services, and logistics. Initiatives such as Gati Shakti, smart cities, and industrial townships are enhancing connectivity and operational ease across the country. Key hubs like Delhi NCR, Mumbai-Pune, and Bengaluru-Chennai corridors offer sector-specific advantages for electronics, automotive, software, and life sciences. With the right planning, foreign businesses can benefit from integrated infrastructure, skilled labor pools, and proximity to consumer and export markets.