Baker Tilly ASA India Launches ‘Doing Business in India 2026’.
Baker Tilly ASA India has marked 35 years of operations in India with the launch of its flagship publication, “Doing Business in India – A Comprehensive Guide for Foreign Investors 2026.” The report highlights India’s growing position as one of the world’s most attractive long-term investment and capital destinations.
The guide arrives at a time when India’s economic growth, demographic advantage, and policy reforms are strengthening its global investment appeal. According to industry estimates, cumulative foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into India have surpassed USD 1 trillion since April 2000, reflecting sustained investor confidence. India’s real GDP growth is projected to reach 7.6% in FY26, driven primarily by expansion in the manufacturing and services sectors.
With a large and youthful population, expanding consumer demand, and multiple international trade agreements, India is emerging as both a high-growth market and a strategic manufacturing and export hub for multinational companies.
The Doing Business in India 2026 guide is designed to help global corporations, private equity investors, and multinational enterprises navigate India’s evolving business environment. The publication provides insights into regulatory frameworks, taxation structures, corporate governance standards, and compliance requirements—critical areas for companies considering market entry, expansion, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, or long-term operational planning in India.
The launch event also brought together global and Asia-Pacific leadership from Baker Tilly International under the theme “Building Bridges: Baker Tilly’s Vision for Asia-Pacific Growth and Global Collaboration.” The discussion highlighted the firm’s advisory role in supporting multinational investors entering the Indian market, particularly within the mid-market segment.
Francesca Lagerberg, CEO of Baker Tilly International, emphasized that India remains one of the most significant growth markets for global investors. She noted that the firm’s strategy focuses on combining strong local expertise with global coordination to help companies manage complex cross-border investments and regulatory challenges.
Over the past 35 years, Baker Tilly ASA India has advised multinational corporations from major markets including Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. The firm has supported companies across areas such as India market entry, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, manufacturing setup, tax structuring, regulatory compliance, and risk advisory.
Ajay Sethi, Managing Partner at Baker Tilly ASA India, highlighted that long-term success in India requires strong governance, regulatory awareness, and strategic planning from the beginning.
As India continues to strengthen its role in global supply chains and expand its manufacturing capabilities, the Doing Business in India 2026 guide aims to provide investors with practical insights and strategic clarity to successfully establish and grow their presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.
