Navigating Business Complexity with Precision & Integrity

Red Tape is India's premier corporate advisory firm based in Gurugram, delivering transformative business solutions, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth partnerships for enterprises across South Asia and beyond.

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About Red Tape

Founded in 2008 in the heart of Gurugram's financial district, Red Tape has emerged as a trusted partner for corporations navigating the intricate landscape of Indian and international business regulations. Our name symbolizes our expertise in cutting through bureaucratic complexity to deliver clear, actionable solutions.

With over 150 dedicated professionals, including former regulatory officials, seasoned financial analysts, and strategic consultants, we combine deep local knowledge with global best practices. Our client portfolio includes Fortune 500 companies, dynamic Indian enterprises, and ambitious startups seeking to scale responsibly.

We operate on a simple principle: business growth should not be hindered by procedural obstacles. Our mission is to transform regulatory challenges into competitive advantages, ensuring our clients operate with confidence, compliance, and clarity.

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Our Core Services

Comprehensive advisory solutions designed to address every facet of modern business challenges.

Regulatory Compliance

Full-spectrum compliance management for RBI, SEBI, GST, Companies Act, FEMA, and international regulations. We conduct audits, implement compliance frameworks, and provide ongoing monitoring to mitigate risk and avoid penalties. Our team stays ahead of legislative changes to keep your business always aligned.

Corporate Strategy

Develop winning strategies for market entry, expansion, diversification, and digital transformation. We provide data-driven insights, competitive analysis, and scenario planning to help you make informed decisions that drive sustainable growth and profitability in the Indian subcontinent and beyond.

M&A Advisory

End-to-end support for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. From target identification and due diligence to valuation, negotiation, and post-merger integration, we ensure transactions create maximum value while managing regulatory and cultural complexities.

Risk Management

Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, financial, reputational, and cyber risks. We build resilient frameworks that protect assets, ensure business continuity, and enhance stakeholder confidence in an increasingly volatile global environment.

15+

Years Experience

750+

Projects Delivered

150+

Expert Consultants

98%

Client Retention

Recent Success Stories

Transforming challenges into opportunities for our clients.

Financial services company expansion project

FinTech Market Entry

Guided a European FinTech unicorn through the complex RBI regulatory landscape to establish a fully compliant Indian subsidiary. Achieved all necessary licenses within 6 months and developed a go-to-market strategy that captured 15% market share in the first year.

Manufacturing company merger process

Cross-Border Merger

Advised a leading Indian auto-components manufacturer on its $2.1 billion merger with a German technology firm. Managed FEMA, competition commission, and tax implications, creating a global entity with synergies yielding $300M in annual cost savings.

Compliance system digital transformation

Digital Compliance Overhaul

Designed and implemented an AI-powered compliance management system for a large Indian conglomerate, reducing manual effort by 70% and improving accuracy to 99.9%. The system proactively flags regulatory changes and automates reporting for 50+ entities.

Leadership Team

Seasoned professionals with decades of combined experience.

Rajeev Malhotra, Founder & CEO
Rajeev Malhotra

Founder & CEO

Former Deputy Governor, RBI. 30+ years in financial regulation.
Priya Sharma, Managing Director
Priya Sharma

Managing Director

Ex-McKinsey, Harvard MBA. Specialist in corporate strategy.
Amit Patel, Head of Compliance
Amit Patel

Head of Compliance

Former SEBI official. Expert in securities law and governance.
Deepak Singh, Head of M&A
Deepak Singh

Head of M&A Ex-Goldman Sachs. Executed over $20B in transactions.

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Contact Information

Headquarters: Tower B, Cyber City, Gurugram, Haryana 122002, India

Phone: +91-124-4567890

Helpline: +91-9876543210

Email: [email protected]

Business Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST


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