What three IPAs, and the evidence so far, suggest about where the real change lies Over the last few years, AI has started to change the daily work of many industries, and investment promotion is no exception. In my experience, a typical FDI professional once spent roughly half their time on groundwork: building, cleaning and maintaining contact databases, then shortlisting companies by reviewing...
What the Netherlands, Singapore, and the UK suggest about how countries compete for strategic investment, and what India’s semiconductor push is testing. When a country seeks to attract or deepen its relationship with an enterprise like ASML, is it competing for an isolated investment project, or for a long-term ecosystem capability? On 16 May 2026, Tata Electronics and ASML signed a Memorandum...
Why localisation looks different for Tier-2 and Tier-3 automotive suppliers Recently, a conversation with a specialised firm supporting international automotive suppliers in new markets prompted an interesting question at InsightKraft: what does localisation really mean for Tier-2 and Tier-3 suppliers entering India? India is an important market for global automotive suppliers due to rapid growth...
Compliance, technology, and partnerships are reshaping how global businesses get paid. The Simplicity Illusion: When “Click, Fill, Send” Isn’t Enough Last week, I tested a new invoicing platform. The interface was simple, almost beautiful — click, fill, send. But when I imagined using it for a client in Italy, everything changed. Suddenly, there were rules about FatturaPA, XML files, and real...
In my earlier post, I reflected on how small and mid-sized firms are under constant pressure to digitize their operations while also meeting rising compliance expectations. Many still rely on manual paperwork, Excel trackers, and fragmented processes for contracts and invoices. Mor than inconvenience, it’s a structural weakness that slows growth, invites errors, and makes it harder to compete in...
Introduction Recently, I read a post by Akshansh that struck a chord. He talked about how small firms are under constant pressure to digitize and comply with regulations — a pressure that often feels overwhelming. Around the same time, I had a conversation with a Dutch IT firm. They described how they work with Indian SME partners to put digital systems, audit trails, and smoother compliance...
Introduction: Beyond the First Introduction International expansion often begins with high-level support from embassies and trade missions. They are invaluable for securing initial introductions to officials and building early legitimacy. However, this is just the first step. Sustainable, long-term success requires embedding your company within the local business fabric. The purpose of this blog...
Most businesses see embassies as visa offices. Successful global companies see them as their most powerful strategic partners. The Hidden Truth About Global Expansion You’ve perfected your product. Your pricing strategy is solid. Your distribution plan looks bulletproof on paper. Yet when you enter that new market, everything feels like navigating a maze blindfolded—unclear regulations...
With Lessons from the Netherlands Corridor Quick Take: The Partnership Blueprint Global expansion isn’t what it used to be. The old playbook of exporting products into foreign markets is losing steam. Today, real growth comes when companies treat international markets not as sales targets, but as partners in innovation. Nowhere is this shift more visible than in India. With its vast digital...
I’ve been tracking India’s enterprise technology landscape for years—initially to spot Indian companies looking to expand globally, and over time, to understand how European tech firms view India as a growth market. Today, it’s the latter that dominates my conversations. And almost every time, the discussion starts with a version of the same question:“Can we really make it work in India?” The...
