India Business Checklists: An Essential Guide to Doing Business
India is a huge, dynamic, fast growing and changing market with enormous potential for nearly every business enterprise. At the same time, India is one of the most complex, competitive, regulated and bureaucratic markets. Rupa Bose’sIndia Business Checklistsis an excellent guide for foreign executive and entrepreneurs alike who hope to major inroads—and profits—in India.. Her clear, concise, straightforward style is very readable, informative and relevant and combines advice on history, etiquette, business practice and operational insights that will help foreign businesspeople better understand, interact and perform in India.—Mark Langhammer, Regional Sales Manager, Crocs AsiaIndia Business Checklistsdemystifies doing business in India, it is exceptionally well researched and presented. Rupa Bose clearly identifies critical themes such as business culture together with a very forthright and robust description of what one can expect when contemplating establishing a business. Importantly, the author has been sensitive to the needs of her audience and has gone to great lengths to ensure the book has balance in terms of not overstating advantages. The book provides a step-by-step guide to the subcontinent; it is packed with useful, up-to-date and relevant information and makes for essential reading.—Paul Moreton, Group Operations Director, Robert Bird GroupI have been involved for over 25 years in international operations and must admit this book is an incredible listing of all the issues one needs to consider before taking the plunge to do business in India—be it sales, procurement, outsourcing, or setting up operations. The thoroughness of the compilation and the comprehensive coverage are awesome. The best part is that no global solutions or answers are offered—just the questions are raised, and the reader allowed to make informed decisions. Cultural specific aside, the content is applicable for making entry into any country.—Alan L. Krishnan, Executive Vice President, Ionidea Inc.Rupa Bose has encapsulated the most up-to-date, concise advice on how to approach India—from both a business and social perspective. Her writing is clear and informative, helping businesspeople across the world approach India with effectiveness and sensitivity. Her critical advice includes not only what one should do, but also saves time by pointing out well-intentioned activities that could be a waste of time. With a well-balanced perspective, she is equally frank about the hardships and inefficiencies, contrasted with the positively growing marketplaces and opportunities. As an American who has worked in Bangalore, Chemical and Hyderabad, I wish I had this book before I moved to India!—Pamela Hawley, Founder and CEO, Universal Giving