Luxembourg is positioning itself as a key gateway for European and global investments into India, highlighting growing opportunities to deepen financial cooperation between the two economies.
Speaking at the Global Securities Markets Conclave 2.0 at GIFT City, Luxembourg’s Finance Minister Gilles Roth described India’s growth trajectory as a “historic opportunity” for investors. He noted that India’s rapidly expanding capital markets and rising funding needs create strong prospects for deeper financial ties with Europe.
Roth also emphasised that a potential EU–India trade agreement would be a strategic step forward, improving predictability for businesses, reducing investment friction and encouraging long-term partnerships between the regions.
Luxembourg highlighted its role as a global cross-border financial centre. The country manages about €8 trillion in assets under management, distributes investment funds in more than 80 countries, and accounts for roughly 60% of global cross-border fund distribution. It is also home to over 115 banks from more than 20 countries, making it a major hub for international finance.
To strengthen financial integration with India, Luxembourg proposed a five-point cooperation framework. The first pillar focuses on strengthening connectivity in investment funds and asset management. The second aims to reduce barriers for issuers and investors through better market access and sustainable listings.
The third pillar involves channelling European institutional capital into India’s large infrastructure and development projects, with an emphasis on making them transparent, scalable and attractive to investors.
The fourth pillar promotes cooperation in financial market digitalisation, including areas such as tokenisation and artificial intelligence in capital market infrastructure. The final pillar calls for a more structured policy and regulatory dialogue to improve cross-border investment frameworks.
Together, these initiatives aim to build stronger financial bridges between Europe and India, positioning Luxembourg as a strategic platform for global investors seeking access to one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.
