BeLocal Consulting LLP

ABOUT US

Since 2014, with our roots in Mumbai- the Financial hub of India, we are driven towards assisting Trade & Investment Promotion Agencies, Economic Development Board, Special Economic Zones and other such Foreign agencies in promoting, attracting and acquiring Foreign Direct Investment from India across diverse Industry sectors.

We help Foreign Export ready Companies to successfully expand their business (exports) in India. With a thorough understanding of regional languages and local business cultures, our multilingual human resources across India reach out to not only major cities but also across tier 2 and tier 3 business hubs that promise great opportunities.

We chart a refreshing, flexible approach to provide pragmatic solutions and value enhancement to our clients, and at the very heart of our mission, we are your hands, eyes and ears, keenly tuned to determining how you can benefit from the Indian growth story.

Founder's Profile

Mahesh is a corporate strategist and an accomplished FDI specialist based in Mumbai, India and has over 15 years of rich experience in international business development, government & stakeholder relation, strategy, advocacy and project management.

He has assisted and closely worked with the government of Mauritius, Australia and Oman in implementing investment promotion, creating attraction strategies and securing productive FDI across different industry sectors. He has also assisted numerous local and foreign companies in developing their international expansion strategies and negotiating favorable conditions for trade and investment.

His experience spans across diverse domains including Oil & Energy, IT, Telecom, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Automobiles, Mining, Renewable Energy, Financial Services, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Advance Manufacturing and Consulting.

His key strength lies in his ability to identify opportunities, commercialize them and develop nurturing relations along the way

Abstract from Mahesh's professional journey:

Australian Trade Commission (2006 - 2014)

Country Head, Investment - India

During his tenure as the Country Head, he was responsible for promoting Australia as an investment destination, and was directly working with Indian companies across different sectors in establishing and expanding their operations in Australia He helped drive over $ 50 billion as FDI into Australia from India.

Board of Investment - Mauritius (2002-2006)

Regional Director, India

As the Regional Director of Investment and Strategic Partnerships for the Mauritius Board of Investment, Mahesh and his team successfully brought great success over a span of 4 years.

Current Affiliations, Memberships and Directorships of Mahesh Rathod:

Member -International Business Committee – IMC (2019-20)
Chairman – International Trade & Investment Facilitation - MEDC (Maharashtra Economic Development Council) since Jan 2018
Director – ANZBAI (Australian and New Zealand Business Association in India) since 2010
Advisory Board Member – Indo African Chamber of Commerce and Industries
Advisory Board Member – Indo Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industries
Academic Advisory Body Member – Chetana’s Institute of Mgmt & Research
President – Rotary Club of Bombay Harbour (Year 2010-11)
Founding Trustee – ATMA (NGO)

THE TEAM

Team Belocal is synergy of highly experienced professionals with a demonstrable track record of assisting clients on trade and investment. With over decade-long experience and a well proliferated network of associates across India, we are committed to boosting ventures in this land of unlimited opportunities and to making sure they thrive.