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New $250 mn fund for global expansion of Indian brands
The initiative combines growth capital with access to global logistics, market entry support and IGF’s networks.
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Anushka Pathak - Thu, 27, Nov 2025
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Abdulla Al Hashmi, COO Parks & Zones, DP World GCC and India Global Forum Chairman Manoj Ladwa / Courtesy: India Global Forum (IGF)
The India Global Forum announced a $250 million fund aimed at helping India’s consumer and industrial brands expand overseas.
The initiative was unveiled during the IGF Middle East 2025: NXT Frontiers in Dubai on Nov. 27 attended by business leaders, policymakers and innovators.
Supported by Ved Family Office and Ananta Capital, the fund is positioned to support companies entering markets across the Middle East, Africa and Europe. It combines growth capital with access to global logistics, market entry support and IGF’s networks.
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Announcing the fund, IGF founder Manoj Ladwa said, "India is producing brands that are ready for the world, and Dubai is the natural launchpad for their global ambitions. Through this $250 million fund, we are unlocking a new era of opportunity, where Indian entrepreneurship meets world-class infrastructure, global capital and international demand."
IGF’s business, government and innovation networks will work alongside Dubai’s logistics ecosystem through DP World to provide companies with tailored introductions to investors, partners and customers. The focus sectors include food and beverage, consumer brands, chemicals, automotive, advanced manufacturing and industrial products.
Commenting on the India–UAE business landscape, Nilesh Ved of Ved Family Office stated, "The UAE has long been a bridge between India and global markets. As anchor investors in this fund, we see a tremendous opportunity to back the next generation of Indian brands that can go global from Dubai. This initiative will give founders the confidence, capability and connectivity they need to scale internationally."
Ashutosh Taparia of Ananta Capital said. "India is at an inflection point where homegrown brands are ready to compete and win globally. By anchoring this fund, we aim to provide patient, strategic capital and partner with entrepreneurs who are building durable, category-defining businesses."
A dedicated accelerator programme will assist Indian companies seeking to scale internationally. It is positioned as a consolidated platform offering infrastructure access, logistics support, curated networks and strategic capital to strengthen the India–UAE economic partnership.
DP World’s Abdulla Al Hashmi added, "We welcome initiatives that empower Indian businesses to scale globally through the UAE. With one of the most advanced trade ecosystems in the world, Indian businesses can use Dubai's connectivity to reach more than 3 billion consumers in fast-growing regional markets."
IGF Middle East 2025 brought together 90 senior leaders from government, global corporations, venture capital, advanced technology, academia and emerging enterprises to examine how India’s economic and digital growth can align with Gulf innovation ecosystems.
Discussions covered nine themes, including capital, intelligence, deep technology, resilience, ambition and inclusion.
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