Investment &
Project funding
Structuring, securing and supporting France-India investments
A Central Lever of Bilateral Economic Development
Investment and project financing form the foundation of any sustainable economic relationship between France and India. They make it possible to turn strategies, cooperation frameworks, and sectoral ambitions into concrete, operational, and long-term projects.
Whether in industrial investment, infrastructure, technology, energy, services, or innovation, the ability to structure and finance complex projects has become a major strategic challenge in an international environment marked by uncertainty, competition, and regulatory complexity.
Vision 2025–2030: Structuring, Impact, and Sustainability
By the 2025–2030 horizon, project financing is evolving under the influence of several underlying trends:
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the growing importance of impact and sustainable investment,
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increasing integration of ESG criteria into financial decision-making,
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greater complexity of international financial structures,
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an expanded role for public–private partnerships,
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diversification of funding sources,
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strengthened requirements for governance and transparency.
In this context, financial structuring is becoming as important as the volume of capital mobilised.
France-India Analysis
France: Financial Expertise and Project Engineering
France has a strong financial and institutional ecosystem, characterised by:
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recognised expertise in financial engineering and project structuring,
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strong capabilities in infrastructure and energy financing,
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well-structured banking players, funds, and financial institutions,
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extensive experience in public–private partnerships and complex projects,
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strong command of European and international regulatory frameworks.
The French model stands out for its ability to structure bankable, secure projects that comply with international standards.
India: Massive Needs and Investment Momentum
India is entering an unprecedented investment phase, driven by:
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massive needs in infrastructure, energy, and urban development,
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rapid growth of technological and industrial sectors,
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increasing attractiveness for international investors,
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reforms favourable to foreign direct investment,
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the rise of domestic funds and local financial players.
The Indian market offers considerable investment potential, but requires a detailed understanding of local frameworks and associated risks.
1400 Md$
Estimated infrastructure needs in India by 2030
+ 8 %
per year: growth in investment flows to India
Top 10
global: France's position among international investors
+ 60 %
projects requiring hybrid financing arrangements
Common strategic challenges
Bilateral investment projects must address several key challenges:
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financial and legal structuring of projects,
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securing investments and financial flows,
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management of regulatory, political, and operational risks,
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alignment between investors, industrial partners, and institutions,
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compliance with ESG and sustainability standards,
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project visibility and bankability.
These challenges make a structured, phased, and coordinated approach essential, integrating finance, strategy, and governance.
Financing Structures and Instruments
France–India projects can draw on various forms of financing:
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direct investment (FDI),
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bank and syndicated financing,
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investment funds and private equity,
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public–private partnerships,
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institutional and multilateral financing,
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guarantee instruments and risk-sharing mechanisms.
The ability to combine these instruments effectively is a key determinant of project success.
A Pillar of the France–India Economic Corridor
Investment and project financing lie at the heart of the France–India corridor. They make it possible to:
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support economic growth,
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structure industrial value chains,
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support the energy and technological transition,
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strengthen institutional cooperation,
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create long-term value for territories and economic stakeholders.
FIBC Perspective and Positioning
The platform approaches investment and project financing as a structuring lever for credibility, security, and performance by:
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facilitating exchanges between investors, companies, and institutions,
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contributing to the structuring and clarity of projects,
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supporting understanding of regulatory and financial frameworks,
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encouraging balanced and responsible financial structures,
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embedding projects within a long-term vision.
This approach aims to transform France–India potential into financed, viable, and sustainable projects, placing financial structuring and governance at the heart of the economic relationship.
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