Having previously worked with the Dutch government to enhance bilateral cooperation, I’ve remained keenly interested in how India and the Netherlands continue to strengthen ties across political, economic, technological, and cultural fronts. This note is a personal reflection and update for my network—on recent shifts, promising opportunities, and some often-overlooked developments in this...
AI and the New Geography of Global Expansion A few years ago, when we helped international companies decide where to expand globally, the playbook was clear. We looked at market demand, regulatory environment, operational costs, talent availability, infrastructure, and alignment with strategic goals. That was enough to make a case for setting up in India, Europe, or the UK. But now, things have...
Introduction — A Shift You Could Feel, Not Just Measure “Trade creates wealth and reduces conflict. It is not a zero-sum game.” — Pascal Lamy In the last 19 years, I’ve worked in and around global trade — tracking FDI flows, supporting international partnerships, and quietly celebrating when India raised sectoral caps or countries eased visa rules. Every such change felt like progress...
During my tenure at UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), we had a clear mandate—to double UK-India bilateral trade from £12 billion to £24 billion in five years. Back then (2012), this felt like a stretch target. Today, we’re aiming for $130 billion by 2030. It’s a reflection of how close, complex, and commercially relevant the UK-India relationship has become. And now, as of May 6, 2025, the UK and...
With the growth of the Indian economy, there is a surge in high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs). India now ranks 4th globally in terms of super-rich individuals, trailing only the U.S., China, and Japan. As a foreign direct investment (FDI) specialist, I’ve observed how Indian Ultra-HNIs are increasingly looking beyond domestic markets. Their focus spans...
Indian family offices (FOs) have made a significant transition from traditional wealth preservation to a growth-focused mindset. In this blog, I am analysing the recent trends shaping Indian FOs, their focus areas, challenges and opportunities in expanding beyond India, and how cross-border experts, and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) professionals can collaborate with these offices to...
