India Global Forum Launches $250M Fund to Take Brands Global

• India Global Forum launched a $250 million fund to help Indian brands expand globally
• The Accelerator Programme provides capital, logistics support, and market access
• Focused on sectors like food & beverage, consumer brands, chemicals, automotive, and industrial products, strengthening India-UAE ties

India Global Forum (IGF) announced that they have established a $250 million fund to support the international growth of India’s premier consumer and industrial brands.

The money will be provided through the Ved Family Office and Ananta Capital, and was launched at IGF Middle East 2025: NXT Frontiers, which took place in Dubai and included leaders from business, government, and innovation who are creating the India-UAE corridor.

The India Global Forum fund, a $250 million fund India, aims to support Indian brands global expansion, drive India brand international growth, enable global market India brands, and promote India export promotion fund initiatives while providing Indian startups global funding.

India Global Forum stated, “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”.

The fund is meant to combine growth capital with world class logistics, market access, and IGF's large network. The IGF will be providing support to Indian companies through an Accelerator Programme, which will offer tailored assistance as these companies grow into the key markets of the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and elsewhere. Indian companies that participate will receive curated introductions to investors, partners, and customers, as well as assistance developing their market entry strategies.

The investment fund and incubator will primarily target high-growth companies across industries such as food and drink, consumer goods, chemicals, automotive, advanced manufacturing, and industrial products. The IGF will collaborate with partners to identify companies with established brands, the potential for worldwide expansion, and a powerful customer proposition.

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“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”, stated Nilesh Ved, Chairman, Ved Family Office and Apparel Group.

“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”, added Ashutosh Taparia, Founder & Managing Partner, Ananta Capital.

“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”, said Abdulla Al Hashmi, COO Parks & Zones, DP World GCC.

In announcing the project, Manoj Ladwa, the IGF Chairman and Founder, stressed the significance of this programme to support the development of India-UAE economic relations.

The IGF Middle East 2025: NXT Frontiers initiative convened 90 senior executives from the private sector, public sector, venture capitalists, technology providers, and academic institutions to discuss opportunities resulting from nine frontier themes based on the disruption of the global economy due to the rapid advancement of technology and the emergence of competing geopolitical centres.