17th March 2026

India eases FDI rules – a game-changer for countries sharing land borders with India

For business leaders in China, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Afghanistan, March 2026 marks a turning point. India has significantly eased foreign direct investment restrictions that have created barriers since 2020, opening new pathways for expansion whilst maintaining appropriate safeguards. Siddharth Dhawan, Commercial Head, Corporate Services Vistra, India, outlines what's changed, why it matters, and how to capitalise on this opportunity.