India Emerging a Nation for Global Business!

Chapter 1

I ndia is not only the biggest democracy in the world but also a nation which champions the cause of equality among all and believes in a policy of peace, love, coexistance and brotherhood without looking at the size, polulation, religion or the economic condition of a country and with no unilateral political agenda or economic gains. There was a biggest exercise of electoral battle in India in the month of Apr & May 2014 where a massive turn out of voters have decisively elected Mr. Narendra Modi as their undisputed favourite leader with a clear cut majority to his Party i.e. to a single party after a long time of 03 decades. This conclusive mandate did reaffirmed the faith of Indians in democracy and has shown a way forward for a strong government without any compulsion of collation politics or the politics of convinience. This is the reason that India under the dynamic leadership of Mr. N. Modi along with select cabinet ministers are taking very swift, pragmatic, & bold decisions and that shall take India ahead to a place it deserves in this multi-polar world. India Emerging a Nation for Global Business! 1 (Jul 15, 2014) 2 India Transforming India has just announced in its budget and increased a cap on FDI’s (Foreign Direct Investments) in Defence and Insurance sector from 26% to 49%. It is indeed a big step & a huge opportunity for the global investors to get in to these segments with investments and transfer of technology. As everyone knows that India is the biggest importer of defence systems & weaponry and high tech electronic equipments. It stand with an allocation of about $ 20 Billion in current financial year with an outstanding liabilities & commitments for an equal amount. Hence, it is a life time opportunity for the global players to enter this market keeping future growth in mind and projections for India in terms of social relevance as it is bound to be a stronger and fastest growing economy for the next 10- 15 years and a nation that shall play a crucial role in the global economy & geo-politics. India is also second largest populous country, so insurance sector has tremendous potential for the global investors,hence, the world class services could be provided to the Indians in this area. Also, a flow of skilled human resource may flow in to the countries from India where aging is setting, in-order to provide quality services there. So, some expert skills could be honed by the global players in India to harness rich dividends. The Budget has also opened doors in real estate market and shown a commitment to bring in 100 new smart cities with world class infrastructure matching the best cities of the world. It is a very lucrative market India Emerging a Nation for Global Business! 3 for the global players as it will need the only best & modern transportation, clean energy, potable water, green construction technology, waste treatment plants, safe city solutions, intelligent & efficient governance, public participation along with an accountability on social media, efficient services & emergency response with a provision of handling of disaster management with the best but optimum resources at disposal.The Railway infrastructure and other critical national infrastructure envisaged under this decisive government in India now have opened doors for a massive participation from the global players in its prosperity and development. The high ways, Sagar Mala (In land waterways) & energy projections have also huge potential for investments & partnerships. Also, there is a tremendous scope for the homeland security industry & professionals to take part in this golden opportunity and provide their quality services & products for the Smart & Safe City projects in India. The Information & ICT security and Cyber Security domain is an another area for huge investments and co-operations. Indeed the onus is on Global MNC’s(Multinational Companies), businesses and investors now to participate in this destined and strategically envisaged growth, fast progress and much required development for India with their best efforts put forward and I am sure it shall go a long way to boost global economy as well. Let’s participate in building a strong & resilient India, a strong world towards a mission to achieve love, peace 4 India Transforming and harmonious global business opportunities for a better planet for all. You have a boundaryless universe to discover your destiny but in one life.?