NorthStar Insights has formally launched its Mumbai office, establishing its India headquarters as part of the firm’s expansion across emerging markets in the MENA and APAC regions. The advisory firm said the move is intended to strengthen its ability to support organisations managing cross-border capital flows, regulatory complexity and international business expansion.
The Mumbai office marks NorthStar Insights’ permanent presence in India at a time when inbound and outbound investment activity involving Indian companies continues to grow. The firm stated that it aims to provide strategic counsel to organisations operating across multiple jurisdictions, particularly in sectors navigating geopolitical, regulatory and communications challenges.
NorthStar Insights operates across markets including Dubai, London, Mumbai, Seoul and Paris, with advisory teams positioned across MENA and APAC regions. The company said its operating model is built around senior-led counsel, with principals and senior advisors directly leading mandates and client engagements rather than operating in oversight-only capacities.
According to the company, the India expansion aligns with growing cross-border investment activity and increasing demand for advisory services capable of addressing regulatory and reputational complexities. The firm cited India’s foreign direct investment inflows of USD 35.2 billion during the first half of FY26, representing an 18% year-on-year increase.
Arth Malani, chief executive officer, NorthStar Insights, said: “India is no longer a market the world can afford to misread. The capital flows, the regulatory shifts, the cross-border ambitions of Indian organisations are moving at a pace that demands a different quality of counsel. NorthStar is built precisely for that. We put senior expertise directly into the room where the decisions are being made, providing the perspective, the access, and the clarity that turns India's complexity into a competitive advantage.”
The company said its advisory practice is structured around two primary mandates. For international organisations, NorthStar Insights aims to provide counsel around India’s regulatory and political environment. For Indian companies, the firm plans to support international market expansion across MENA, East Asia, Southeast Asia and Europe through locally embedded advisory infrastructure.
The agency also highlighted its staffing structure, stating that 60% of every engagement team consists of senior-level professionals with market-specific expertise and established networks. The model is intended to position senior advisors as the primary point of counsel for clients navigating cross-border business decisions.
Shalini Singh, senior advisor for strategic communications, NorthStar Insights, said, “As a Senior Advisor to NorthStar Insights, I am excited to be part of its India journey at a time when the country is emerging as a powerful driver of global growth and transformation. NorthStar Insights' launch in India reflects a strong commitment to bringing sharper strategic understanding, deeper stakeholder engagement, and globally informed perspectives to help organisations build resilient, future-ready leadership and businesses.”
The Mumbai office will focus on sectors including financial services, private capital, energy, critical minerals, multinational corporations and large Indian conglomerates with international growth mandates. The company said the expansion reflects increasing demand for strategic advisory firms capable of operating across interconnected global markets.
