Month: July 2026

Most investors devote significant attention to planning their entry into India. Far fewer think carefully enough about how they will eventually exit. India continues to evolve as an investment destination, but it remains one of the more challenging jurisdictions in the world for foreign investors to exit. Positive exits through an IPO or a secondary sale can be executed effectively with adequate planning. Distress exits are a different story: sellers may face depressed valuations, limited bargaining power and residual liabilities that can continue long after the investment has ended.

In most markets, businesses manage risk through contracts, clearly defined legal remedies and courts that enforce them. In India, that final element is often where the system becomes difficult. Enforcement can take years and, in some cases, decades. Businesses operating in India therefore need to think beyond the contract itself and adopt practical strategies for managing disputes in a legal system where timely enforcement is rare.

Director liability in India is extensive, keeping many foreign investors awake at night. Even where directors are innocent, they can remain entangled in litigation for years. This episode of the Veyrah Law series explores the practical realities of holding board positions in India. While directorships are traditionally used to retain business oversight, the associated legal risks can be significant.

India is the fastest-growing major economy in the world with a GDP growth consistently above 6 to 7%, private equity and venture capital investments reaching USD 60.7 billion in 2025, and the Nifty 50 Index delivering annualised returns of approximately 11% in dollar terms over a 10-year horizon. Landmark IPOs such as Zomato, Nykaa and Policybazaar have generated strong returns for early investors. The exit environment has never been more active. If you are a financial investor and not already in India, this episode asks, and answers, why that may be worth reconsidering.