- Launch of $250 million fund to help Indian brands expand globally.
- Anchored by Ved Family Office and Ananta Capital, unveiled at IGF Middle East 2025 in Dubai.
- Dedicated Accelerator Programme to support Indian companies in scaling across Middle East, Africa, Europe, and beyond.
- Focus sectors: F&B, consumer brands, chemicals, automotive, advanced manufacturing, industrial products.
- Strengthens India–UAE corridor, leveraging DP World’s logistics ecosystem and IGF’s networks.
Dubai, UAE / New Delhi, India – 27 November 2025 – India Global Forum (IGF) today announced a $250 million fund dedicated to helping India’s most ambitious consumer and industrial brands expand into international markets. Anchored by Ved Family Office and Ananta Capital, the fund was unveiled at IGF Middle East 2025: NXT Frontiers in Dubai, in the presence of senior business leaders, policymakers, and innovators shaping the India–UAE corridor.
The fund will combine growth capital, world-class logistics, and IGF’s powerful networks to support Indian companies through a dedicated Accelerator Programme, enabling them to scale into key markets across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and beyond.
“India is producing brands that are ready for the world, and Dubai is the natural launchpad for their global ambitions,” said Manoj Ladwa, Founder & Chairman, India Global Forum. “Through this $250 million fund, we are unlocking a new era of opportunity where Indian entrepreneurship meets world-class infrastructure, global capital, and international demand.”
The initiative leverages IGF’s networks across business, government, and innovation, combined with Dubai’s logistics ecosystem through DP World. Participating companies will gain access to tailored market-entry support, curated introductions to investors, partners, and customers, and the infrastructure needed to scale globally.
The fund will focus on high-potential Indian companies across sectors including food & beverage, consumer brands, chemicals, automotive, advanced manufacturing, and industrial products.
“The UAE has long been a bridge between India and global markets,” said Nilesh Ved, Chairman, Ved Family Office and Apparel Group. “This initiative will give founders the confidence, capability, and connectivity they need to scale internationally.”
“India is at an inflection point where homegrown brands are ready to compete globally,” added Ashutosh Taparia, Founder & Managing Partner, Ananta Capital. “We aim to provide patient, strategic capital and partner with entrepreneurs building durable, category-defining businesses.”
Speaking at the launch, Abdullah Al Hashmi, COO Parks & Zones, DP World GCC, said: “With one of the most advanced trade ecosystems in the world, Indian businesses can use Dubai’s connectivity to reach more than 3 billion consumers in fast-growing regional markets.”
The Accelerator Programme marks a major step forward in strengthening the India–UAE economic partnership, offering founders access to global infrastructure, logistics, curated networks, and strategic capital under one integrated platform.
