FDI Advisory

Foreign direct investment into India is governed by the FDI policy and FEMA — which route applies (automatic or government approval), the sectoral caps and conditions, the pricing guidelines, and the reporting to the RBI.

The firm advises foreign investors and Indian companies on structuring the investment correctly and handles the compliance, working alongside its equity-raise and FEMA services.

FDI advisory covers, including:

• The applicable route — automatic or government approval — and sectoral caps
• Structuring the investment and the instrument
• Pricing guidelines and valuation for the issue/transfer
• FC-GPR / FC-TRS reporting to the RBI
• Ongoing FDI compliance, including the annual FLA return

1. 01

   Assess the route

   Determine the route, caps, and conditions for the sector.

2. 02

   Structure

   Structure the investment and pricing compliantly.

3. 03

   Execute

   Support the issue or transfer of shares.

4. 04

   Report

   File FC-GPR/FC-TRS and set up the ongoing FDI compliance.

PBT brings foreign capital into India compliantly and efficiently.

• Clear advice on route, caps, and conditions
• Compliant structuring and pricing
• FC-GPR/FC-TRS reporting handled
• Ongoing FDI compliance set up
• Scope, deliverables, and fees agreed in writing up front

• Does foreign investment need government approval?

  Most sectors are under the automatic route needing only reporting; some need prior government approval. We confirm the route for your sector.

• What is the FLA return?

  The annual Foreign Liabilities and Assets return that companies with FDI must file with the RBI. We handle it as part of ongoing compliance.

• How long does it take?

  Automatic-route investments proceed on the transaction timeline; approval-route cases depend on the government's processing.