Month: May 2026

India’s real estate sector presents one of the largest opportunities for foreign capital in Asia, but it is equally one of the most operationally complex. The sector is currently valued at approximately USD 480 billion and is projected to reach USD 1 trillion by 2030. Global institutional investors including Blackstone, Brookfield, and GIC have already established significant exposure to the market. India’s FDI regime for real estate is relatively liberal, with 100% foreign investment permitted under the automatic route across most real estate sub-sectors.

Are you considering entering India’s financial services sector?

India’s financial services sector is one of the most dynamic in the world and one of the most tightly regulated. With the banking, financial services, and insurance sector contributing approximately 27% of India’s GDP, nearly 90% of Indians now form a part of the formal financial system. With over 490 million UPI-enabled payment users, the scale of opportunity is undeniable. However, financial services in India is not a single sector but a set of regulated sectors, each with its own regulator, FDI norms, licensing requirements, and scrutiny levels. In this episode, Ajay Joseph (Partner) from Veyrah Law explains why getting this mapping right before you begin is critical. The episode touches upon the exchange control regulatory landscape across banking (RBI), insurance (IRDAI), capital markets and asset management (SEBI), NBFCs, and fintech.

Have you considered outsourcing IT or other technology operations to India?

The outsourcing sector is one of India’s most open and accessible sectors for foreign investment. With 100% FDI permitted under the automatic route, a proven three-decade track record, and minimal regulatory interface, it offers a degree of predictability and efficiency rarely found in other Indian business environments. In this episode, Ajay Joseph (Partner) from Veyrah Law, explains why the outsourcing sector spanning IT services, BPO, KPO, and Global Capability Centres (GCCs) thrives due to its deeply structural advantages. Unlike manufacturing or infrastructure, these businesses are asset-light, typically function from leased technology parks, bypass common hurdles like land acquisition, factory licences, and environmental clearances, allowing for a level of operational predictability that is rare in the Indian market.

Corruption risk is not optional when doing business in India—it is structural. India ranks 93rd on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (2023), and exposure ranges from routine facilitation demands to more serious forms of rent-seeking. Ignoring this reality is not a viable strategy for any serious investor. In this episode of the Veyrah Law Series, we examine how corruption risk actually manifests in practice and how it varies across sectors. Businesses that require frequent physical interaction with government systems, such as land acquisition, permits, and inspections face significantly higher exposure, whereas digital-first models and regulated financial sectors typically encounter lower day-to-day friction.