In 1991, India attracted just $100 million in foreign direct investment. By 2017 that had ballooned to $60 billion.45 As capital flooded in, so a new class that were once described to me as bureaucratic “escort services” began to emerge, designed to help hapless foreigners navigate local rules and win the good graces of politicians. India is one of the world’s largest weapons importers, with fixers readily available to help seal lucrative arms deals.
