Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays a crucial role in boosting the Indian economy by allowing overseas investors to invest in India. While many sectors are open under the automatic route, strategic sectors or specific investor categories require prior government approval under the ‘Approval Route’. This article focuses on the approval route. […]

India continues to attract global investors with its vast consumer base, skilled workforce, and progressive policy reforms.   FDI inflows have seen a steady rise—from USD 36.05 billion in FY 2013–14 to USD 81.04 billion (provisional) in FY 2024–25, marking a 14% increase from USD 71.28 billion in FY 2023–24. The services […]

Once a Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) is incorporated and post-incorporation formalities are completed, it enters into the next phase: ongoing and annual compliance. For foreign companies, it is crucial to recognize that a WOS, being an Indian company, is subject to domestic regulatory, financial, and corporate governance norms, regardless of foreign […]