Spread over three million square kilometers, India stands as a vibrant and diverse country whose economy is rapidly integrating with the world economy. The sweeping economic reforms in the last decade have had far- reaching consequences. The business environment in the country is considered conducive for achieving high levels of sustainable growth.

India's time-tested institutions offer foreign investors a transparent environment that guarantees the security of their long-term investments. These include a free and vibrant press; a transparent Judiciary, effective contractual enforcement mechanisms, and an elaborate legal and accounting system. India's dynamic and competitive private sector has long been the backbone of its economic activity. It accounts for over 75 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) and offers considerable scope for joint ventures and collaborations.

India is one of the key emerging markets in the world. The country's skilled managerial and technical manpower match the best available in the world. Its middle class, whose size rivals the population of the USA or the European Union, lends India a distinct cutting edge in global competition.

Companies doing or planning to do business in India need to obtain current and detailed information from experienced professionals.