From the perspective of our InterGest India team, the recently concluded Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and India marks a decisive milestone in the economic relations between the two regions and represents a tangible improvement in the framework conditions for international investors.
India is now one of the most dynamic growth markets worldwide. With a population of over 1.4 billion, a young and increasingly skilled workforce, and a steadily expanding middle class, the country uniquely combines market size, demand potential, and long-term structural growth drivers. These factors further strengthen India’s role as a location for manufacturing, services, innovation, and sustainable investment.
The EU–India Free Trade Agreement reinforces this development even further. It improves market access, increases predictability, and promotes closer economic integration between two of the world’s most significant economic regions. For investors and business decision-makers, this primarily means greater planning certainty and a more reliable environment for cross-border investments, market entry, and long-term value creation.
At the same time, our daily practice on the ground clearly shows:
Even under improved framework conditions, successful engagement in India does not happen automatically. In-depth local market knowledge, professional governance, and clearly structured corporate, financial, administrative, and HR frameworks are essential to truly realize the benefits of the agreement.
This is exactly where InterGest India supports you: Since 2007, we have been assisting companies in establishing and managing their business activities in India. Our team, based in Mumbai (Govandi, East Mumbai), supports international companies across the country’s key economic and industrial regions. What sets us apart is our deep understanding of local Indian conditions, combined with the ability to align them with the requirements and expectations of European—particularly German—companies. This is complemented by our close cooperation with InterGest Germany in Hamburg and the global InterGest network, which has been supporting companies in their international expansion since 1972.
Our conclusion for investors:
The EU–India Free Trade Agreement provides strong strategic tailwinds. Sustainable success, however, emerges where these tailwinds are combined with a clear strategy, structured planning, and reliable local execution. Companies that rely early on professional structures and experienced partners secure long-term competitive advantages.
We would be pleased to discuss suitable market entry models, investment structures, and organizational requirements for your engagement in India.
Get in touch with our partner Vinayak Hajare, Managing Director of InterGest India, and discuss your next steps.
