India Means Business Investment

The Indian economy has emerged as one of the world?s fastest growing economies in the past few years. Greater investment, increased productivity, and deeper integration in the world economy have been the key growth drivers. Nonetheless, three main challenges remain: insufficient job creation in the formal sector; large and growing disparities between states; and increasing, but still low, productivity. India's Investment Climate identifies what the government can do to tackle these challenges by improving the investment climate for three key sectors, manufacturing, retail and software-ITES. Th.

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India: Doing Business and Investing in ... Guide Volume 1 Strategic, Practical Information, Regulations, Contacts

India Investment and Business Guide - Strategic and Practical Information

Held to be the fourth largest economy by dint of its purchasing power, India is part of the G-20 major economies with significant influence on regional and global affairs. This book traces the evolution of business in India from the pre-British Raj days to look at the forces that have shaped Indian commerce and economy. From indigenous business and financial practices to the role of family business and state-owned public sector enterprises, the influence of global business on India, successful business practices of modern India, and the Indian story in modern times—the book presents a well-rounded picture of the country's position in the global business scenario. Looking at the sustainability of the Indian dream, the narrative is supported by case studies of organizations like ITC Limited, ICI India Limited, HCL Limited, and Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited.

As the economic miracle of modern India continues, this book gives advice on how to understand the new agile, impatient and confident 'elephant' and make profits in this dynamic market. The book is for those who want to invest, do business and seek to understand business leadership in the emerging India. An invaluable guide to participating in this powerful economy!

Considering the immense interest of both the academics and practitioners in the growth and developments in Indian economy, there is an urgent need for a comprehensive guide to provide useful information on doing business in the Indian context. This book covers a wide range of issues and topics useful for investors, organisations and managers who are already doing business, or intend to start one, in India. Written by academic experts in their respective fields, this book presents key information on the following topics: geography, politics, the legal system, a brief historical background, the economy and economic factors, national infrastructure, regulatory environment (convertibility of local currency, sectors open to foreign investors, extent of foreign ownership allowed), how to negotiate in India, privatisation, hot sectors for investors, incentives for foreign investors, competitive environment, advertising and marketing, promotion, distribution, conducting/ implementing business (i.e. strategies for investing in India, mode of entry), and possible business structures, culture/business customs/ practices/ etiquette and greetings/ gestures/ conversation and related issues. This book will help, facilitate and guide foreign investors to start, establish and successfully do business in India. Apart from practitioners, it provides excellent references for students and researchers in the fields of International Management, International HRM, Cross-Cultural Management, Business Communication and Asian Business Studies