Foreign Investment in India and Indian businesses

Driving Dreams International (DrivingDreams.in) is committed to supporting entrepreneurs to achieve sustainable success. Even the most diligent entrepreneurs sometimes face setbacks — from supplier or banking disputes to operational setbacks — that can jeopardize their businesses. We bring investors and carefully vetted Indian SMEs together on one trusted platform to create secure, high-potential investment opportunities across manufacturing, services, food, fashion, media, retail, hospitality, education, real estate, energy, infrastructure and more.

Executive Summary

India's Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) form the economic backbone of the country, contributing nearly 30% to GDP and employing over 120 million people. With a strong focus on manufacturing and rapidly growing exports, India's SMEs present a unique investment opportunity for global manufacturers from the USA and Europe. This prospectus outlines the strategic advantages, mechanisms, and support offered by Driving Dreams International for facilitating such investments.

Why Invest in Indian Manufacturing SMEs?

• Scale & Scope: India has millions of SMEs, with a significant portion in manufacturing—precision engineering, textiles, consumer electronics, auto components, and green technologies.
• Global Export Reach: Indian SMEs are an increasingly important export engine with strong international competitiveness.
• Cost Efficiency: Competitive labor, lower overheads, and government incentives translate to attractive margins.
• Government Support: Schemes like Production Linked Incentives (PLI), access to low-cost credit, export subsidies and logistics support.
• Exit Potential: Dedicated SME listing platforms (BSE SME & NSE Emerge) offer liquidity and exit options.

The Win-Win Model

For International Manufacturers (Investors): expansion into a rapidly growing economy; joint ventures and contract manufacturing; development of proprietary supply chains; and preferential access to export channels.

For Indian SMEs (Investees): capital infusion for capacity expansion and innovation; access to new technologies and global best practices; and market access through investor networks.

Role of Driving Dreams International (DDI)

DDI is your strategic facilitator for seamless international investment. We provide:

• Identification and verification of suitable Indian SMEs
• Structuring investment deals and legal documentation
• Registration, compliance, and licensing support
• Fund administration, profit/dividend management, and reporting
• Ongoing communication and project monitoring

Investment Options

• Equity Investment: Ownership stake with board-level involvement.
• Debt Funding: Fixed-return instruments secured by assets or receivables.
• Joint Ventures: Greenfield or brownfield manufacturing with Indian partners.
• Export Partnership Model: Exclusive distribution partnerships for SME products in your country.

Next Steps

1. Expression of Interest (EOI) through Driving Dreams International
2. Customized proposal based on your manufacturing domain
3. SME shortlisting and virtual/in-person due diligence
4. Formalization of investment agreements

Cross-Border Investment Structuring & Regulatory Advisory

We provide end-to-end legal and regulatory counsel for international investors and Indian enterprises engaging in cross-border investment, joint ventures, and SME market participation.

Our services include:

• Legal structuring of foreign investments in Indian SMEs under FEMA and SEBI regulations;

• Drafting and negotiation of shareholder agreements, subscription agreements, and co-investment structures;

• Advisory on SME listing under NSE Emerge / BSE SME platforms;

• Regulatory compliance filings (FDI, FC-GPR, FC-TRS, etc.);

• Structuring professional equity participation and cross-border profit-sharing models within Indian law;

• Coordination with Merchant Bankers, Chartered Accountants, and Company Secretaries for execution and filings.

All engagements are structured within Indian and international legal frameworks — ensuring full compliance with FEMA, SEBI, Companies Act, 2013, and Advocates Act, 1961.

Our role is advisory and facilitative: we provide legal, structural, and compliance clarity to investors and SMEs seeking to build sustainable cross-border partnerships.

About Sumeet N. Sharma

Sumeet Nandkishor Sharma is a globally seasoned business leader, founder & CEO of Driving Dreams International and Co‑Founder of ALITPO (America Latina India Trade Promotion Organization). With a career spanning three continents and a presence across the USA, Europe, LATAM, Middle East and Asia, Sumeet brings rare cross-border execution capability combined with corporate legal expertise and hands-on commercial experience.

He leads a performance-focused model that acts as a fractional CEO for investor clients — delivering strategy, on-the-ground execution, and measurable outcomes through a handpicked global team. Sumeet's track record includes recovery from major corporate frauds, international business setups, complex cross-border compliance projects, large-scale real estate and trade initiatives, and digital IP monetization. His leadership is defined by decisive action, operational rigor, and an investor-first approach to capital protection and returns.

Under Sumeet's stewardship, Driving Dreams International combines local intelligence, legal compliance, and a disciplined audit & reporting framework — providing investors with clarity, security and attractive upside in India’s high-growth SME manufacturing landscape.

Contact: Sumeet Sharma
Founder & CEO, Driving Dreams International
Co‑Founder, ALITPO Mexico
Email: sumeet@drivingdreams.in | Mobile: +91 98209 98399

Key Management Team

• Mr. Sumeet Sharma — CEO, Driving Dreams International — Co‑Founder ALITPO America Latina International Trade Promotion Organization (Mumbai / Monterrey)
• Mr. Jorge Pozas — Co‑Founder & CEO, ALITPO (Monterrey, Mexico)
• Mr. Luis Felipe Dominguez Sosa — Sr. Vice‑President, South American Markets (Caracas, Venezuela)
• Mr. Carlos Contreras — Sr. Vice‑President, Mexico Procurement Specialist (Monterrey, Mexico)
• Mr. Bernardo Del Valle — Commercial Representative, Mexico Procurement Specialist (Monterrey, Mexico)
• Mr. Mauricio Guati Rojo Corral — Sr. Vice‑President, Procurement (Mexico City, Mexico)
• Mr. Binoy Chakroborthy — Sr. Vice‑President, India Business Development
• Mr. Srijai Raman — Sr. Vice‑President, India Business Development (Kochi, India)
• Mr. Abhishek Singh — Sr. Vice‑President, India Business Development
• Mr. Nikilesh Pagadalu — Vice‑President, India Business Development
• Mr. Swapnil P — Vice‑President, India Business Development
• Mr. Gaurav Shrivastava — Vice‑President, India Business Development
• Mr. Raadhakrishnan A — Vice‑President, India Business Development
• N.L. Rangaiah — Vice‑President, Business Development (India)
• Mr. Timur Kim — Associate Vice‑President, Petroleum Derivatives Business

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