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India Global Forum launches $250 million fund to take brands global
NEW DELHI: India Global Forum (IGF) has unveiled a $250 million fund designed to help Indian brands go global, leveraging Dubai’s connectivity and the forum’s extensive business network. The announcement was made at IGF Middle East 2025: NXT Frontiers in Dubai, with senior business leaders, policymakers and innovators in attendance.
The fund, anchored by Ved Family Office and Ananta Capital, will provide growth capital, market access, logistics support, and hands-on guidance through a dedicated accelerator programme. Participating companies will receive tailored market-entry support and curated introductions to investors, partners and potential customers in key markets across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and beyond.
IGF founder and chairman 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 where Indian entrepreneurship meets world-class infrastructure and international demand.”
The initiative will focus on high-potential Indian companies in sectors including food and beverage, consumer brands, chemicals, automotive, advanced manufacturing and industrial products.Ved Family Office chairman Nilesh Ved, added that the fund will give founders the confidence, capability and connectivity needed to scale internationally. Ashutosh Taparia of Ananta Capital noted the importance of strategic, patient capital in helping homegrown brands compete on the world stage.
DP World GCC Parks and Zones COO Abdullah Al Hashmi, highlighted Dubai’s position as a global trade hub, saying Indian businesses can use its connectivity to reach more than three billion consumers in fast-growing regional markets.
The launch also underscored the strengthening of India–UAE economic ties, with the accelerator programme offering an integrated platform combining infrastructure, logistics, networks and capital to support ambitious Indian brands in their global expansion.
IGF Middle East 2025: NXT Frontiers brought together 90 leaders from government, global corporations, venture capital, technology and academia to explore how India’s rapid digital and economic transformation can complement Gulf capital and innovation to unlock new growth opportunities across nine frontier themes, including capital, technology, consumer insights, and resilience.
With this fund, IGF is setting the stage for the next generation of Indian brands to scale boldly onto the global stage.
