India Global Forum launches $250 million fund to take Indian brands global
India Global Forum (IGF) just announced a $250 million fund to help Indian consumer and industrial brands expand internationally, using Dubai as the launchpad.
The fund was revealed at IGF Middle East 2025 in Dubai and is backed by Ved Family Office and Ananta Capital—marking a fresh boost for India-UAE ties.
How will the fund help?
IGF's Chairman Manoj Ladwa described the initiative as marking a new era of India-UAE collaboration, with plans to use Dubai's strong connections and IGF's business networks to help Indian companies break into markets across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and beyond.
The initiative will team up with logistics giant DP World, offering participating companies market entry support, funding, and introductions to investors through an Accelerator Programme.
Who can benefit?
The focus is on high-growth sectors such as food and beverage, consumer products, chemicals, automotive, advanced manufacturing, and industrial goods.