A Practical Guide To Investing In India For UK And EU Firms

India isn’t being pitched as a “future opportunity” anymore. It’s operating like a market that is already here, already scaling, and actively removing friction for serious foreign investors. We sit down with Bhupender Singh, Managing Partner at Artham Law Chambers, to unpack what’s changing on the ground and why UK and EU companies are paying closer attention, especially as India moves toward dedicated investment facilitation desks and new trade frameworks.

We walk through the India growth story, the UK India FTA coming into force, and the EU India FTA path toward ratification. Then we get practical: how India’s foreign direct investment regime has shifted toward the automatic route, what exceptions still matter (including Press Note 3), and what investors should expect when moving capital into India and repatriating it on exit. We also break down the real tax planning issues that decide whether a deal feels smooth or stressful, from capital gains and withholding to interpreting treaty benefits the right way.

From structuring options like a wholly owned Indian subsidiary or a joint venture, to transfer pricing certainty through Advanced Pricing Agreements, the theme is clear: plan early, document well, and build real substance in your structure. If you work with clients looking at India or you’re exploring expansion yourself, you’ll leave with a sharper checklist and fewer unknowns. Subscribe, share this with a colleague, and leave a review, then tell us: what would you need to see to feel confident investing in India?