Pre-market Entry

Unlocking opportunities in a complex market

India’s fast-growing economy offers global companies access to scale, talent, and innovation. However, growth can be constrained by market fragmentation, evolving regulations, diverse consumer needs, and challenges in identifying the right local partners.

At HLS Global, our business consulting practice bridges this gap. We combine global perspective with deep local intelligence to support clients validate opportunities, design effective market entry strategies, and scale operations in India with confidence.

What we offer

Market Research

Understanding your market is the first step to success. We deliver rigorous market sizing, demand assessment, competitive benchmarking, and regulatory insights. Our insights are translated into evidence-based go-to-market strategies tailored to your industry and the realities of the Indian market.

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Partner Search

The right local partner can accelerate your growth while the wrong one can create expensive setbacks. We identify, shortlist and assess potential partner —including distributors, suppliers, joint venture partners, and acquisition targets—so you can move forward with confidence and transparency.

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M&A Advisory in India

Executing acquisitions in India requires discipline. We support the complete transaction lifecycle—from opportunity sourcing and commercial due diligence to valuation, deal structuring, and post-acquisition integration—helping clients manage risk and maximize value.

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Greenfield & Brownfield Setup

Setting up in India means making the right calls early, from testing practicability and comparing locations to securing sites and navigating the approval process. We guide each step, so your investment is sound and built to last.

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Business Development Support

Market entry is only the first step. We help clients build traction in India through Authorized Indian Representative (AIR), India visit facilitation, and participation in relevant industry events—connecting you directly with customers, partners, and key stakeholders.

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International Business Expansion

When companies look for global expansion, we help them land smoothly. With teams located across Europe, Japan, Middle east, South-east Asia and the U.S., we support your growth by facilitating market entry, providing guidance on finding reliable partners, and handling local compliance on your behalf.

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India Visit Facilitation

We help international business leaders engage with India purposefully. Through structured visits, cultural orientation, and curated interactions with key stakeholders, we enable informed market assessment, relationship building, and confident decision-making.

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