Policy Representation & Public Affairs
Advocating Thoughtfully. Aligning Interests. Supporting National Priorities.
Public policy in India is shaped through dialogue — between ministries, industries, institutions, and citizens. At DharmaSetu Goldschmidt Advisory, we support our clients in respectfully participating in that dialogue by offering informed, well-prepared, and constructive representation before government and regulatory bodies.
We do not believe in lobbying for advantage. We believe in presenting facts, framing intent, and helping institutions understand the value of what our clients contribute to the economy, society, and national development.
Why Policy Representation Matters
Every decision made by the government — from tax regimes and industrial incentives to zoning frameworks and sectoral guidelines — affects how businesses operate. Many of these decisions are open for consultation, feedback, or clarification. When companies are not part of that process, they risk being governed by policies they had no chance to influence — even when their voice could have added value.
We help clients participate in this process with integrity, preparation, and an understanding of the broader context in which policy operates.
How We Support
Policy & Legislative Representation
- Submitting position papers, whitepapers, and response notes to draft policies
- Preparing budget suggestions, impact notes, and explanatory statements
- Attending stakeholder consultations and representing client interests diplomatically
- Suggesting practical, sector-informed changes to evolving guidelines
Institutional Engagement
- Coordinating with ministries including:
- Ministry of Commerce & Industry
- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Power, MSME, Housing & Urban Affairs
- Ministry of Environment, DPIIT, MeitY
- Engaging with statutory and regulatory bodies like RBI, SEBI, DGFT, BIS, FSSAI
- Maintaining constructive dialogue with think tanks, trade chambers, and state agencies
Industry Body Interface
- Strategic engagement through platforms like:
- CII, FICCI, ASSOCHAM
- CREDAI, NAREDCO, MCHI
- NASSCOM, STPI, and relevant sectoral associations
- Coordinated feedback to draft schemes, GRs, and regulatory orders
Our Approach
We maintain a non-disruptive, facilitative posture. Our job is not to pressure decision-makers, but to ensure that they are equipped with complete, accurate, and useful information that helps them make informed, balanced choices — in alignment with both governance priorities and ground realities.
We prepare submissions that are technically sound, respectful in tone, and always aligned with the broader mission of national development.
Why DharmaSetu Goldschmidt Advisory?
- Our policy team includes former public sector advisors, economists, and ministry consultants
- We understand how policies evolve — through cabinet notes, consultations, inter-ministerial groups, and executive notifications
- We help clients speak the language of government — solution-focused, objective, and collaborative
- We operate with discretion, respect for process, and a deep appreciation for India’s administrative ethos
India’s policy ecosystem is not something to be bypassed — it is something to be engaged with thoughtfully. We are here to help you do exactly that.