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Pre-feasibility vs feasibility study: Which do you need first?

By Vishal Ranjan & Aryan Talwar · · India Entry

KAMRIT runs india entry engagements end to end with senior expert accountability and transparent fixed-fee pricing across India.

Setting the scene

In 2026 the cost of getting pre-feasibility vs feasibility study wrong has risen sharply. Indian regulators are using AI-assisted scrutiny on the india entry side, late fees have become non-trivial, and director liability is now actively enforced. The framework below is built to keep the position defensible from the start, not patched after a notice.

Pre-feasibility: scope and output

Pre-feasibility: scope and output. This is one of the most common questions clients raise on india entry engagements with KAMRIT. The short answer is that the rule turns on the specific facts: turnover, sector, transaction history, and prior compliance. Below is the working framework we use on live files.

Feasibility: scope and output

Practitioner tip on feasibility: scope and output: the regulator's most recent guidance is rarely identical to the textbook position. We track every relevant notification and flag the change when it affects an active client. If your business has unusual fact patterns, the standard answer often does not apply.

When you need each

When you need each. This is one of the most common questions clients raise on india entry engagements with KAMRIT. The short answer is that the rule turns on the specific facts: turnover, sector, transaction history, and prior compliance. Below is the working framework we use on live files.

Typical timeline and cost

Typical timeline and cost, in practice, splits into two camps: businesses that document the position contemporaneously, and businesses that try to reconstruct it after a notice. The first camp wins almost every time. The second camp pays late fees, interest, and often penalty.

How KAMRIT runs both

How KAMRIT runs both, in practice, splits into two camps: businesses that document the position contemporaneously, and businesses that try to reconstruct it after a notice. The first camp wins almost every time. The second camp pays late fees, interest, and often penalty.

Get this done

If this is on your roadmap and you want a partner who has done it many times, reach out to KAMRIT. We respond within one business day, quote a fixed fee within two, and start the file the same week. See full pricing on our india entry services page.

Author - Vishal Ranjan, Senior Partner
Co-Author - Aryan Talwar, Associate Partner, India Entry & FEMA

Vishal Ranjan

Senior Partner

Vishal Ranjan is Senior Partner at KAMRIT Financial Services LLP. He has 24 years of experience advising Indian and global enterprises on India entry, GTM strategy, M&A, and FEMA / RBI reporting. He has led over 200 India entry and GTM engagements across SaaS, manufacturing, healthcare, consumer goods, and exports.

vishal@vishalranjan.com

Aryan Talwar

Associate Partner, India Entry & FEMA

Aryan is an Associate Partner leading the FEMA, FDI, and India entry desk at KAMRIT. He holds an LLM in International Business Law and a CS qualification with 10 years of experience in FDI advisory, FC-GPR, FC-TRS, ODI, ECB, and Press Note 3 analysis.

aryan.talwar@kamrit.com

Frequently asked

How much does pre-feasibility vs feasibility study cost in 2026?

Pricing varies with scope. KAMRIT publishes fixed-fee starting prices on every service page. For India Entry engagements the typical fee starts in the low thousands of rupees for routine compliance work and scales up for transactional advisory. See the related KAMRIT service page for the latest fee.

What documents will KAMRIT need?

Document requirements depend on the specific service. KAMRIT shares a precise checklist on the kickoff call. Typical documents include identity and address proof of directors, the latest financial statements, and any existing registrations.

How long does the process take?

End to end timelines depend on regulator processing. KAMRIT initiates filings within one business day of receiving complete documents and tracks every notification. Most India-based filings complete within 7 to 21 working days.

Does KAMRIT serve clients outside Delhi and Noida?

Yes. KAMRIT serves clients across India and globally. The team is headquartered at 1372, Kashmere Gate, Delhi and at 4th Floor, C130, Sector 2, Noida, with engagement teams across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune.

Can KAMRIT also handle ongoing compliance after this?

Yes. KAMRIT supports the entire compliance lifecycle. Most clients move to a fixed-fee monthly retainer covering GST, TDS, ROC, payroll, and FEMA after the initial registration is complete.

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