India, the world's fastest-growing major economy, presents a beacon of opportunity for investors. As the country's GDP continues to grow, achieving an impressive 6.5% growth in 2024-25 and a projected growth of 7% in 2025-2026, India solidifies its position as a shining star in the global economy and is projected to be the World’s 3rd largest economy by 2027. Population of India is estimated to cross 150 Cr by 2036, offering world’s largest market at one destination. Moreover, it will continue to have one of the youngest populations in the world till 2030. The government's investor-friendly policies, including the relaxation of FDI norms and the introduction of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, have created a conducive environment for investments to flourish.

While it is correct that India offers immense potential for growth and investment despite India's immense growth potential, several challenges persist, hindering the country's ability to unlock its full economic potential. The cost of capital and regulatory burden continues to remain a challenge for investors wherein some laws, rules, and regulations still need to be updated keeping in view the needs and requirements of contemporary times. Project execution timelines are also a significant concern, with India taking 2-3 times longer than its counterparts in Asia to complete projects. Further, the MSME sector, which employs over 120 million people and contributes to approx. 30% of the GDP, suffers from low productivity and growth.

At Primus Partners, we have built our practice of Economic Potential Realization that assists clients in identifying, pursuing, and closing investment opportunities in a market that is fuelled by high consumption amidst fundamental reforms, improved ease of doing business and newly introduced competitive federalism, which provides the best growth opportunities. Additionally, it helps corporations navigate this vibrant landscape, unlocking opportunities and driving growth. With India at its heart and Indian values forming the core, our teams at Primus are dedicated to empowering businesses to thrive in India's dynamic economy. We work both with Government and private sector clients to ensure that we are working on both fronts of policy formulation and implementation of projects.

It is with great enthusiasm that we present the first edition of the Economic Potential Realization newsletter “The Economic Potential Digest”. This publication is designed to be your go-to source for the latest industry news, sectoral analysis, and updates on trends being observed in the industry with a special focus on FDI, Exports among others. Each issue will feature a sector spotlight, insights into key events, and updates from within our organization. Our goal is to keep you well-informed and connected with the pulse of our industry. We are hopeful that our newsletter will bring industry insights to your fingertips thereby justifying the tagline and you enjoy reading as much as we did while working on it.