Canada–India Desk

Indian counsel for Canadian law firms, pension funds, and Canadian companies with India operations

Canada and India share deep people-to-people ties — the Indian diaspora in Canada exceeds 1.8 million — and a significant bilateral investment relationship despite the absence of a comprehensive FTA. Canadian pension funds (CPPIB, CDPQ, OMERS, Ontario Teachers') are among the largest foreign institutional investors in Indian infrastructure, private equity, and real estate. Canadian law firms advising these funds and Canadian companies with Indian operations need experienced Indian co-counsel familiar with large-scale infrastructure and PE transactions. RevLaw's Canada Desk serves Canadian law firms, Canadian institutional investors, and Canadian companies across corporate, infrastructure, and cross-border dispute mandates.

Bilateral Context

Canada-India relations have experienced diplomatic tensions in 2023–24; however, the investment relationship — particularly Canadian pension fund activity in India — has remained substantial and continues to be driven by India's infrastructure growth story. The CECA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) negotiations, though paused, reflect the underlying trade and investment potential. Canadian pension funds have invested billions into Indian renewable energy, roads, airports, and private equity across sectors. NRI investment from Canada into India follows FEMA guidelines applicable to non-resident Indians — Indian property acquisition, NRE/NRO account compliance, and repatriation of income are common advisory areas.

Typical Mandates

Canadian pension fund investment into Indian infrastructure, real estate, and PE — structuring, FEMA, and Companies Act compliance

Canadian mining company exploration and investment in India under the Mines and Minerals Act

NRI clients based in Canada — FEMA compliance, Indian property acquisition, and inheritance advisory

Cross-border M&A: Indian due diligence for Canadian acquirers of Indian technology or services companies

International arbitration support — Indian law opinion for Canada-India commercial disputes (SIAC, ICC)

Indian subsidiary governance and Companies Act compliance for Canadian-headquartered groups

Key Legal Frameworks

FDI Policy (DPIIT)

Governs Canadian company and pension fund investment into Indian entities — sectoral caps and approval routes.

FEMA (NDI) Rules 2019

Governs NRI investment from Canada into Indian equities, real estate, and companies; NRE/NRO account compliance.

New York Convention 1958

Canada is a signatory; Canadian arbitral awards are enforceable in India; SIAC and ICC awards preferred.

SEBI (FPI) Regulations 2019

Canadian institutional investors registered as Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) — eligibility, compliance, and investment limits.

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