Insights on the impact of the US elections on business and legal activity in India

by | Oct 24, 2024

Akil Hirani, Managing Partner and Head of Transactions, shared his insights on the impact of the US elections on business and legal activity in India in a recent article published in the Indian Business Law Journal.

“US policies post-election could impact both investor sentiment and policy decisions in India. An easing of interest rates in the US and further strengthening of India-US bilateral relations will likely result in more capital availability for US investors to invest in India.

At the same time, the election result will also determine if US companies are incentivised to outsource and expand their operations globally, or if the US government adopts a more national/protectionist approach by offering incentives for local sourcing/value creation within the US.”

Please read the full article here.

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