With its lucrative domestic market, skilled workforce and competitive labor costs, India presents enticing investment opportunities but also significant corruption risk. The corruption landscape there is a dynamic one, however, with citizens of the world’s largest democracy questioning the ability of elected representatives to serve the national interest and pushing for reform. In a guest article, Ropes & Gray attorneys Alexandre H. Rene, Kim B. Nemirow and Nikhil Sud discuss the extent and nature of corruption in India; recent and ongoing efforts to fight corruption; and three steps that will help foreign investors successfully navigate the risks India poses and tap into India’s fertile market. See also “Doing Business in India: Avoiding Corruption Risks and Monitoring Compliance Programs” (Jun. 11, 2014).