12 ('orl'0rate }~i/lance : Planning and Management

Introduction
,III l'xtensive network of investors and funding institutionsand 13
group of corporate associates. The Corporate Finance India
community offers professional, personalized service and expertise • Power and Non-conventional Energy.
both responsively and pro-actively. Sectors like Health, Education, Housing, Resource
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN INDIA Conservation & Management Group, Water Resources,
Environment, Rural Development, Small and Medium Enterprises
The current scenario for 'International Business in India' is
(SME) and Urban Development are untapped and offers huge
more than heartening. With stupendous growth of more than 7% scope. With highest numbers of technical, medical, business
annually, improvement and stabilization of relations with management graduates and highest numbers of Phd.s coupled
neighboring countries and record setting rise of its stock indexes, with an energetic English speaking mass India offers 'services'
India continues to grab international attention. It is destination of with 50-70% less cost from their western counterparts.
opportunity with its high-potential workforce and burgeoning
For 'International Business in India' bodies like CII, FICCI
middle class and as an increasingly dynamic competitor.
and different Chambers of Commerce provides a variety of business
India being a multi-cultural, multi-lingual and multi-religion facilitation services by-
state, it is not advisable to formulate a uniform business strategy.
• Closely working with Government and business promotion
The eastern part of the country is known as the 'land of the
organizations in India and the respective partner countries.
intellectuals' and is regarded as the cultural hub of the country.
The southern part is known for its technology acumen and western • Also hosts high-level Government dignitaries and help
part is the commercial-capital of the country. The north is where build close working relationships between Governments
and business organizations.
the political power sits and operates the country. ' International
Business Opportunity in India ' exists in ares like- • It also exchanges business delegations, joint task forces
• Information Technology and Electronics Hardware. and identify bilateral business co-operation potential and
make suitable policy recommendations to Governments.
" TelecommUnIcation .
.With opportunities galore for' International Business in India'
• Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology.
the trend is mind boggling. ' India International Business'
• R&D.
community along with Indian Domestic Business community is
• Banking, Financial Institutions and Insurance & Pensions. steadily emerging as the Knowledge Capital of the world. The
World Bank and different rating organizations have forecast that
• Capital Market.
at 7-8% of Economic growth, she will be worlds second largest
• Chemicals and Hydrocarbons. economy by 2050.
• Infrastructure. Indian Businesses
• Agriculture and Food Processing.
Indian Businesses are slowly shifting their base from agriculture
•• Retailing. to major industrialization. Numerous types of Businesses in India
•• Logistics. are coming up. As India is developing the Iron & Steel Businesses
in India, IT Businesses in India, Indian Businesses in Travel &
•• Manufacturing.
l'ourism, Indian Businesses in Business Process Outsourcing, Food
Business market in India, Soft Drinks Businesses in India and