Subsidiary Success in India: How to Overcome the Common Pitfalls
Foreign mid-cap companies have been drawn to India for its scale, costs, and talent. Over the past decade (20 1 4- 24) , thousands of foreign subsidiaries have been set up across industries from automotive to chemicals to consumer goods. But entry is not the same as success. Between 2017 and 2022 - 3,552 foreign companies and subsidiaries shut operations in India. This equals almost two closures every single day. While some exits were planned (e.g., project completion), many reflected unexpected challenges such as market misjudgement and operational hurdles faced by foreign CXOs. For foreign mid-cap companies, this is a serious warning . Unlike global giants, they cannot afford expensive failures. So, what goes wrong after the launch phase? The Hidden Traps of Running a Subsidiary Compliance complexity India’s tax and legal system is layered. Filings, payroll compliance, GST (now GST 2.0), company law , all demand close attention. Miss...