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Trade & Market AccessSep 27, 20269 min readIndia Just Cut the Paperwork for UK Companies Selling Into India
India has eased the customs paperwork required for UK imports seeking preferential tariffs under the India–UK CETA. The change could make it simpler for UK companies to use the trade agreement’s tariff benefits when selling into India.
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India Market EntrySep 25, 20269 min readIndia May Cut the 5-Year Wait for Foreign Investors to 2 Years
India is preparing to update its bilateral investment treaty framework while negotiating new investment pacts with major economies. For international companies, the development is a reminder that entering India requires understanding not only the market opportunity, but also the rules governing investment and disputes.
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India Market EntrySep 23, 20268 min readGlobal Companies Are Building Their Future in India. Hyderabad Shows Where the Next Opportunity Is.
Syneos Health’s new Hyderabad centre reflects a broader shift in how global companies are using India. The country is increasingly becoming a place to build technology, R&D, specialised talent and global capabilities—not simply a delivery destination.
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India Market InsightsSep 21, 20266 min readIndia’s IPO Pipeline: What Global Businesses Can Learn from Companies Preparing to Go Public
Six companies are preparing to raise a combined ₹3,825 crore through mainboard IPOs. Beyond investor interest, the pipeline offers international businesses a useful lens into India’s expanding corporate landscape and potential partnership opportunities.
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India Market InsightsSep 19, 20266 min readIndia–Canada Trade Talks: What Businesses Should Prepare for Before a Deal
India and Canada are working toward a comprehensive economic partnership agreement by the end of 2026. For businesses, the negotiations create a timely reason to assess cross-border opportunities, identify partners and prepare for possible changes in market access.
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India Market InsightsSep 18, 20265 min readEastern India Is Making a Bigger Business Pitch. What Should Global Companies Look For?
Eastern India is seeking greater investor attention through a coordinated regional pitch. For international companies, the opportunity is to look beyond individual states and assess the region’s markets, capabilities, partners and practical routes to entry.
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International BusinessAug 31, 20269 min readCentral Asia Is Becoming a More Interesting Market for Indian Business
India and Uzbekistan are deepening cooperation across trade, investment, healthcare, digital infrastructure, agriculture and emerging industries. The relationship could give businesses a stronger platform for engaging with the wider Central Asian market.
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International BusinessAug 29, 202610 min readIndia - Argentina: A Business Corridor That Could Be Much Bigger
India and Argentina are expanding their economic relationship beyond traditional trade, opening opportunities across pharmaceuticals, agriculture, lithium, energy, space and digital technology. For businesses, the bigger opportunity may be in building partnerships across the two markets.
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International BusinessAug 28, 20268 min readIndia–Canada Is Reopening a Much Bigger Business Conversation
India and Canada are rebuilding their economic relationship with a new push on investment, trade, fintech and critical minerals. For businesses, the bigger opportunity may be the reopening of a commercial corridor that had been underused.
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Market EntryAug 27, 20269 min readWhy WACKER Is Building Its Global Capabilities in India
WACKER's new Global Capability Centre in Pune is designed to support engineering, IT and digital transformation across its global operations. The move highlights how international companies are increasingly looking at India not simply as a market, but as a place to build global capabilities.
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Market EntryAug 25, 20269 min readSingtel Wants Into India’s Satellite Market. Here’s What That Says About Market Entry
Singtel’s move to enter India’s satellite communications market shows how international companies can use an existing local presence, partnerships and market knowledge to expand into new opportunities.
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Market EntryAug 24, 20268 min readWhy ICEYE’s India Entry Is Bigger Than a New Office
Finnish space-intelligence company ICEYE has formally established an Indian entity and plans to build local manufacturing capabilities. Its India strategy offers a useful lesson for international technology companies looking to turn market access into a long-term presence.
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Market EntryAug 23, 20267 min readWhy Global Brands Are Choosing Partners to Enter India
From Lululemon and Fabletics to international beauty and fashion brands, global companies are increasingly choosing Indian partners to build their presence in India. The trend offers an important lesson about market entry.
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Market EntryAug 22, 20268 min readWhy European Companies May Need a Different India Entry Strategy
More than 100 Finnish companies are already active in India, while new opportunities are emerging across technology, sustainability, space and clean industries. The bigger lesson is why partnerships may offer European companies a smarter route into the Indian market.
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Market EntryAug 21, 20267 min readIndia Is Quietly Opening Another Door for Foreign Businesses
India has already received 29 foreign investment proposals worth $511.5 million under its revised FDI framework. The development signals a more nuanced approach to foreign investment and creates new possibilities for international companies looking at India.
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Market EntryAug 19, 20267 min readWhy Volkswagen Is Looking for a Local Partner in India
Volkswagen's search for a local partner in India highlights an important lesson for international companies: succeeding in India may require more than bringing a global brand and business model. It may require the right local relationship.
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Market EntryAug 18, 20266 min readWhat Swiggy’s Foreign Ownership Move Tells International Companies About India
Swiggy’s move to cap foreign ownership at 49.5% is more than a corporate restructuring decision. It highlights how India’s regulatory framework can influence the way international capital participates in the Indian market.
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Market EntryAug 17, 20266 min readBlackRock Is Changing Its India Strategy. That Says Something Important About Entering India
JioBlackRock's decision to expand into India's distributor network highlights an important reality of market entry: successful international businesses often have to adapt their global playbook to local market behaviour.
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Market EntryJul 30, 20264 min readIndia's Next Manufacturing Advantage Is Trust: Why Global Buyers Are Looking Beyond Cost
India is evolving from being a cost-effective manufacturing destination to becoming a trusted strategic sourcing partner. Here's why global businesses should pay attention.
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