The world's most populous country, one step from your expansion
A quick overview of India for Brazilian companies planning to expand into this market — and how ORBE coordinates that move through its network of local partners.
We help Brazilian companies set up and operate in India, with one point of contact from strategy to the first day of operations.
If your company is evaluating an operation in India, we help you understand the market, choose the right structure and map out the requirements to operate locally — company formation, tax registration, local address and the documents each step requires.
We coordinate the process with a trusted network of local partners — accountants, lawyers and specialized providers — so your team doesn't have to manage each supplier on its own, in another language and under another legal system.
With 19 years supporting companies in Brazil, ORBE helps your company start in India lean, validate the market and scale its structure as the operation grows.
A quick overview of India
Capital
New Delhi is the capital of India and seat of the federal government — while Mumbai is the country's main financial center.
Currency
The Indian Rupee (INR) is the official currency, issued and regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which also oversees foreign investment.
Climate
Highly varied: predominantly tropical, with a monsoon season from June to September, but ranging from the cold of the Himalayas to the arid climate of the northwest.
Context, culture and fun facts before you arrive
About India
India is a federal parliamentary republic with around 1.4 billion people — the world's most populous country since 2023.
It is organized into states and union territories, and belongs to groups such as BRICS and the G20, alongside Brazil.
Geography and regions
The territory stretches from the Himalayas in the north to the Ganges plain and the Deccan Plateau, with an extensive coastline on the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.
Economic activity is spread across several hubs: Mumbai (finance), the Delhi region (government and services), Bengaluru (technology), as well as Chennai and Hyderabad.
Culture and people of India
Hindi and English are the official languages of the federal government, and the Constitution recognizes more than twenty regional languages — English is widely used in business.
Religious, regional and culinary diversity is striking, and personal, trust-based relationships often carry significant weight in negotiations.
Fun facts
India is considered the world's largest democracy by number of voters.
The country is a benchmark in instant digital payments, with the UPI system, and is home to one of the largest film industries in the world.
National holidays
India has three national holidays observed nationwide; the others — including major religious festivals — vary from state to state and generally follow lunar calendars.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Republic Day | January 26 | National |
| Holi | February or March (varies) | Movable, varies by state |
| Eid al-Fitr | Varies (lunar calendar) | Movable, varies by state |
| Independence Day | August 15 | National |
| Gandhi Jayanti | October 2 | National |
| Diwali | October or November (varies) | Movable, varies by state |
| Christmas | December 25 | Fixed, widely observed |
Keep this calendar in mind when planning administrative deadlines and business operations with local partners.
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