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ARTICLE · 29 APRIL 2025

Decoding India's Public Procurement Regime: Strategic Imperatives For Dubai-Based Infrastructure Conglomerates

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India's burgeoning public infrastructure sector presents a compelling investment thesis for Dubai-headquartered infrastructure entities.

IndiaGovernment, Public Sector
Archana Balasubramanian
Archana Balasubramanian
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India's burgeoning public infrastructure sector presents a compelling investment thesis for Dubai-headquartered infrastructure entities. Yet, while the opportunities are substantial, the procurement landscape is fraught with statutory intricacies and procedural pitfalls that can derail even the most strategically aligned ventures. For foreign stakeholders, especially those navigating cross-border compliance obligations, a sophisticated grasp of India's public procurement jurisprudence is not merely advantageous—it is mission-critical.

Navigating the Legal Quagmire: Critical Exposure Points in India's Procurement Ecosystem

While India's procurement framework is ostensibly grounded in principles of transparency, equity, and competitive neutrality, its operationalization presents several latent challenges for offshore players:

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