INDIA LURES
India is the second most populous country and the largest democracy in the world. There has been a rapid, yet calibrated, move towards deregulation and liberalisation of economy, which has resulted in India becoming a favourite destination for foreign investment. The mood is upbeat and the signals strong. Undoubtely, India has emerged as one of the most vibrant and dynamic of the developing economics.

AND OFFERS

• One of the largest economies of the world, fourth largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity.

• Large and rapidly growing consumer market–up to 300 million people constitute the market for branded consumer products and FMCGs.

• Easy access to markets of the other nations belonging to the South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka).

• Large and diversified infrastructure spread across the country.
  Promising future in the information technology industry.

• Large manufacturing capability, spanning almost all areas of manufacturing activities.

• Well-developed research and development (R&D) infrastructure, technical and marketing capabilities.

• Well established knowledge industry.
  Abundantly availability of natural resources (has a rich mineral base), and agricultural self-sufficiency.

• Developed banking system cum commercial banking network of over 63,000 branches supported by a number of International, National and State level financial institutions.

• Vibrant capital market consisting of 22 stock exchanges with over 9,000 listed companies with online stock trading facilities.

• Skilled manpower and professional management including engineers, managerial personnel, accountants, and lawyers, available at competitive costs.

• The Government policy environment provides clear guidelines for entry, freedom of location, choice of technology, production, repatriation of capital, dividends, etc., which is specifically aimed at enhancing the flow of FDI.