Joint Ventures & Alliances

(I) Government Policies/Regulatory Impact

Issues:

India being a tough capital market and a growing economy with varied laws and regulations, it is tough to understand the local policies, regulations, advantages and challenges involved in business decision making.

Solution:

Solidus Capital has a strong understanding of regulations, tariffs, taxation policies and robust network with government bodies (both Central and State) ensuring that any such bottlenecks are easily overcome. This helps the clients in making decisions that ensure long-term profitability and growth stability vide the following approaches:

India entry strategies & market testing
Acquisitions
Partnerships
Organic & Inorganic growth
Raising finance
Help the global companies expand operations and understand markets
Start-up new businesses
Compete more effectively with the local peers

(II) Infrastructure Strategy

Issues:

Any hurdle at this stage can lead to huge losses, not just in production and revenues but also in competitive advantage.

Solution:

Solidus Capital has hands-on implementation experience in setting up the Infrastructure strategy by locating the right land/factory/plant. Thus, helps in finding the right local partner. Solidus Capital also provides end-to-end solutions for a business start-up right from forming an India entity, location identification, setting up the manufacturing facility, drafting a business plan, vendor selection, recruitment to project management.

(III) Localization and Innovation

Issues:

Creating and building products for the local market according to the consumer needs, tastes and preference is a tough job. An important factor for success in India is establishing a local product, local sales activities and adaptation to emerging markets. It is equally critical to ensure that investment in local assembly and manufacturing activities is competitive.

Solution:

Solidus Capital helps in understanding the needs of the local market group, creating and developing products around them and offering a different value proposition for emerging market consumers. This puts the companies on the right path towards innovating, testing and manufacturing the right products for the right people in the right markets and at the right time by:

Defining products and problems
Understanding product need gaps
Determining how to adapt to local market needs
Initiating ideas
Developing solutions
Conducting market testing
Making improvements
Implementing and scaling up solutions through localization

(IV) Cultural Adaptation

Issues:

Being able to bridge cultural gaps quickly is of utmost importance when expanding into any new market.

Solution:

Having enhanced experience in dealing with the foreign stakeholders at board levels, we mate cultures quickly and seamlessly. This results in capability building, efficiency and productivity that can reach international standards.
We can achieve cultural parity through:

Understanding the key local cultural issues and differences
Bridging cultural gaps by training and adaptation to local markets
Strategic performance and change management in lines with the business objectives
Creating a culture of harmony across leadership

1. Pre Entry Strategy – PEST (Political, Economic, Social & Technological factors) Analysis:
Solidus Capital provides expertise in the analysis of the country in which entry strategy is aimed at. PEST Analysis is a measurement tool used to assess markets for a particular product/business at any given time frame. Once these factors are analyzed, organizations can take better business decisions.

SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)
Before making market entry, analyze the company itself through Competitive Intelligence, Market Research & Sizing
Competition/End-User Analysis
Due Diligence Support
India Entry Strategy Formulation
India Sourcing and Vendor Development
Company Incorporation & Regulatory Compliances
Back office services – HR, Finance & Accounting Support
Leveraging India Advantage:
Solidus Capital specializes in providing workable strategy solutions and implementation assistance to global companies, so as to leverage “Indian advantage”. Solidus Capital’s thorough approach and expertise can help the clients; enter India with low investment restrictions, favorable tax, land rent policies, no administrative responsibilities; whilst the clients stay focused on revenue generation. Also, sector-wide expertise can help you acquire new customers in Indian local market to hit the ground in search of profits, growth and opportunities. Right from conceptualization to implementation including services like market research, designing entry model (independent entry, representative offices, franchise route, etc.) short-listing offices/store locations, staffing solutions, logistic support and setting up final operations.
Low cost model with ample work flexibility
Minimum liabilities
Easy exit, if the venture does not meet the planned goals

2. Post Entry Services

Constant ongoing Regulatory & Statutory Compliances
Administrative, Legal, Accounting and Financial Support (Corporate & Project Financing)
Drafting of Agreements
CFO services
Taxation, audit & assurance
End-to-end Project Management with focus on cost and time control
One stop solution for different vendor deployment and management
Identification and evaluation of vendors
Effective and efficient decision making for smooth functioning
Foreign Collaboration Agreements with proper warranties, guarantees and other covenants, providing the scope for alternate dispute resolution mechanisms
Performance Improvement: From “Identification of Issues” to “Impact Assessment” to “Quick Implementation”

Identification of active business opportunities or lead identification
Support for road shows and seminars
Incubation & Business Development – Launch pad for quicker access to market with low investment
Business Partner Search – Finding the right importer-distributor for your products post thorough market diligence
Evaluation of strategic alignment, financial stability, distribution reach in compliance with existing laws
RBI’s automatic route
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) approval
Shop and Establishment, Trade & Other Licenses
Continuous Advisory and Business Support Services

One-stop solution for India-bound Investments of Foreign Companies – Solidus Capital helps in establishing Foreign and MNC companies in India through “Make in India” concept. Our experienced professionals provide all-round support to the clients in India. In addition to above, we provide Legal, Strategic and Financial Support & Assistance in the execution of turnkey projects in India.

We have also developed close relationships with business associations like Trade Promotion Organizations, Banks, Business Organizations such as CII, FICCI, FLO, Indo European Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Israel and Italian Embassy, etc. which can help in facilitating foreign trade.

India Entry Solutions

Planning and implementing appropriate strategy for investing in India
Opening of Bank Account in India
Obtaining Permanent Account Number (PAN) under Indian Income Tax Law
Advising on matters relating to Trademark, Patents and Copyright etc.
Accounting, Audit, Legal and Taxation services
Regulatory compliances in relation to investment in India under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and other allied regulatory bodies
Advising on best business structure, tax planning and various tax incentives available in India

Formation of a Business Entity in India
Incorporation of Company/Limited Liability Partnership
Setting up Branch Office/Liaison Office/Subsidiary/Joint venture in India
Acquiring existing Indian companies/other legal entities
Setting up business unit in Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Export Oriented Units (EOUs), Software Technology Parks (STPs)
Apply for registration under various Indian tax laws:

(i) Service Tax
(ii) Sales Tax/Value Added Tax
(iii) Excise Duty