The India–US trade and investment corridor continues to present significant opportunities for Indian businesses. With bilateral trade reaching USD239 billion in 2025, a 12% increase from the previous year, and both countries working towards a trade target of USD500 billion by 2030, Indian businesses have new opportunities to export, invest and establish a presence in the world’s largest economy.

HSBC’s report, Doing Business: India & the US, provides practical guidance for business leaders and strategy teams planning their next stage of international growth.

Here’s what stood out:

• A growing commercial relationship: The US is India’s largest single-country export destination, accounting for approximately 20% of India’s exports. New investments by Indian companies in the US increased by 66% in 2025, highlighting growing confidence in the market.
• New opportunities for expansion: Significant untapped export potential exists across jewellery and precious metals (USD8.3 billion), motor vehicles and parts (USD5.8 billion), machinery and electrical equipment (USD5.8 billion), electronics (USD5.1 billion) and pharmaceutical components (USD4.9 billion). Growth opportunities also extend to AI, IT services, healthcare and energy infrastructure.
• Practical guidance for market entry: The report includes a 10-point checklist for your first 30 days, covering market-entry options, regulatory compliance, tax and tariffs, cross-border payments, FX risk management and working capital considerations.
  
  

Download the report to explore the opportunities, assess your market-entry options and build a practical plan for expanding from India into the US.