For companies in the EU, entering or scaling in India post-FTA is not simply about capturing tariff advantages. It requires a well-structured, proactive compliance architecture. India’s domestic regulatory framework is layered, technology-driven, and actively enforced. Penalties for non-compliance can be significant, and in areas such as tax, customs, and data protection, enforcement appetite is growing year on year.

The FTA opens the door. Compliance determines whether you can stay in the room.

In this playbook, CFOs and EU finance leaders get structured, practical insights into navigating compliance in India in a post-FTA environment — helping EU companies move from reactive box-ticking to strategic governance.

The playbook dives deeper into:

• Commercial opportunity offered by the FTA
• Choosing the right market entry structure
• Compliance and taxation
• How to meet origin requirements and maintain documentation
• Ensuring compliant data governance frameworks in finance process outsourcing
• Explore risk-based approach to compliance investment
• How to optimize sustainability-related costs and supply chain ESG metrics
• Global Capability Centers or Shared Services – what’s right for you?
• Driving competitive advantage from deeper engagement

Download the playbook and discover how to navigate every stage of your India journey — from initial market entry through to full-scale shared services or captive finance operations.