India Entry &
Expansion Strategy Advisory
The only productised, state-by-state investment advisory in the Indian market. Navigate all 28 states and 8 Union Territories with weighted opportunity mapping and interactive incentive stacking.
Market-Leading Strategy
Scored 53/60 in independent competitive benchmarking—far exceeding the next best Big 4 score of 30/60. No competitor offers a comparable, data-driven approach to foreign direct investment in India.
Central & State Alignment
We map 54 central schemes (including 14 PLI variants, MSME, and infrastructure outlays) directly against 36 regional territories to maximize your Fixed Capital Investment (FCI) recovery.
Integrated Execution
India entry does not happen in a vacuum. Our advisory seamlessly integrates Inbound FDI structuring, Transfer Pricing (TP), Global Talent deployment, and GCC formation.
Core Advisory Deliverables
Our India expansion consulting is structured around highly productised, actionable deliverables designed to accelerate site selection and operational readiness.
State Investment Handbooks
Comprehensive 8-chapter handbooks for 28 states and 8 UTs. Covers investment cases, operating cost dashboards, district maps, and regulatory roadmaps across 11,340+ paragraphs of intelligence.
Central Scheme Mapping
Mapping 54 schemes (14 PLI, ECMS, 9 MSME, Food/Agri, PE, Infra, Startup, Export) complete with financial outlay, eligibility criteria, real-time status, and direct sector linkage.
Investment Matcher App
Proprietary engine scanning 201 opportunity cards across 71 sectors. Uses a weighted 100-point matching system: Capital fit (25), Return (25), Payback (20), Export (10), Risk (10), Subsidy (10).
Incentive Stacking Calculator
Interactive financial modelling. Select state, sector, scale, and export percentage to calculate the exact recovery percentage of Fixed Capital Investment (FCI) through combined central and state incentive layers.
Decision-Maker Directory
Exclusive access to 382 regulatory entries. Step-by-step intelligence on whom to approach for each scheme, relevant portals, timelines, common pitfalls, and the required Strategix service tier.
State Comparison Matrix
A high-level, single-sheet executive handout comparing 36 territories across 22 critical parameters including land cost, power tariffs, minimum wages, incentive rates, infrastructure, and priority sectors.
Who Needs India Expansion Advisory?
Our India entry advisory is designed for high-capex, large-scale initiatives where state incentives and PLI eligibility dramatically alter the financial viability of the project.
| Client Profile | Indicative Scale | Strategic Imperative & Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign MNC Entering India | Investment USD 10M+ | State selection, total cost modelling, regulatory roadmap, PLI eligibility assessment, and incentive quantification prior to capital deployment. |
| Indian Promoter Expanding | Capex ₹10 Cr+ in new state | Multi-state comparison, incentive stacking calculation, land/power/labour economic analysis, and single-window clearance navigation. |
| PE / VC Funds (India-focused or Manufacturing) | Fund size USD 100M+ | Utilising our 201-card deal origination database for sector-state opportunity scanning and commercial due diligence support for portfolio companies. |
| CA Firm / Law Firm Referrals | Any client entering or expanding | Leveraging the Consolidated Handbook as a referral tool. Strategix handles state advisory while the referring partner retains the core client relationship. |
| Japanese / Korean / EU Manufacturers | India revenue ₹500 Cr+ | PLI eligibility confirmation, cross-state customs/GST supply chain mapping, and state-specific land and labour cost benchmarking. |
| Indian Conglomerate (Entering new state) | Revenue ₹5,000 Cr+ | SGST reimbursement optimisation, alignment with defence corridors or One District One Product (ODOP) initiatives, and macro multi-state comparison. |
| North East (NE) India Investor | Any capex in 8 NE states | Maximising the UNNATI scheme (30% capital + transport + interest) stacked with state incentives to achieve 80–120% total FCI recovery. |
| Startup (Site Selection) | Seed to Series B | Aligning Startup India recognition with individual state startup policies, CGTMSE funding paths, and local incubator matching. |
Implementation & Compliance
We do not stop at the advisory memo. Strategix executes the necessary filings and coordinates seamlessly across interconnected tax and regulatory frameworks.
| Service Area | Filings & Cross-Vertical Connections |
|---|---|
| State Investment Incentives | Single window portal applications, SGST reimbursement claims, state subsidy disbursements, and central PLI scheme filings. |
| Inbound FDI Integration | Vertical 04 Connecting state setup with entity form selection (Subsidiary/LLP), capital structure, and FEMA compliance. |
| Supply Chain & TP | Vertical 13 Vertical 12 Structuring intercompany pricing for manufacturing plants, managing Toll Manufacturing (Schedule IV) requirements, and mitigating PE risk. |
| Global Mobility | Vertical 08 Managing tax and visa structuring for expatriate leadership deployed to establish the new Indian facility. |
Every referral begins with a confidential,
no-obligation assessment.
CA firms, law firms and professional services partners — contact Shreyansh Verma directly to discuss referral arrangements, co-advisory engagements, or a specific client mandate.