India Global Forum Unveils $250 Million Power Fund to Propel Indian Brands onto the Global Stage

The India Global Forum (IGF) has launched a pioneering $250 million fund dedicated to supporting Indian brands in their journey towards global expansion. Announced at IGF Middle East 2025, this fund will help high-growth Indian companies across sectors such as food & beverage, consumer products, chemicals, automotive, advanced manufacturing, and industrial goods to scale operations outside India.

Dubai has been positioned as the strategic hub for this initiative, utilizing its logistics ecosystem through DP World. IGF's extensive business, government, and innovation networks will facilitate tailored market entry support, and provide curated access to investors, partners, and prospective customers.

The fund’s launch underscores a new era in India–UAE collaboration, fostering deeper economic and innovation partnerships. India’s Ambassador to the UAE, Dr. Deepak Mittal, emphasized the strengthened political trust and economic ties between the two countries, highlighting opportunities in technology, semiconductors, AI, clean energy, and MSMEs.

IGF Chairman Manoj Ladwa noted that this initiative showcases Dubai’s role as a global innovation hub, combining capital, technology, and enterprise to drive India’s international growth narrative.

Key Highlights

India Global Forum launches a $250 million fund to boost Indian brands' global footprint.

Dubai serves as the strategic hub leveraging its logistics network via DP World.

Focus sectors include food & beverage, consumer goods, chemicals, automotive, and industrial products.

Fund integrated with IGF’s business, government, and innovation networks for market-entry support.

Strengthens India-UAE economic and innovation partnership with government backing.

Facilitates investor and partner access for scaling Indian companies internationally.

Emphasizes collaboration in cutting-edge technologies like AI, semiconductors, and clean energy.

Sources: India Global Forum official website, News On Air, DD News, The Hindu Business Line.