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Know about various reasons for investing in India.

Why Invest in India

Since the inception of a liberalized economy in India, the doors of India have been open to the other countries of the world. This vast land of diversity is surging ahead on the world economic map with a pace that has left behind many of the free economies. With the changing investment climate India is a brilliant economic zone to invest in. The vast stretch of the land rich in natural resources and one of the richest country in the world in terms of human resource India is a great country for investment. There are several fine reasons for investing in India.
  • India is one of the largest economies in the world.
  • It is strategically located and is easily accessible to the vast domestic and South Asian market.
  • India is a large and rapidly growing consumer market constituting up to 300 million people for branded consumer goods. This market is estimated to be growing at 8% per annum. Demand for several consumer products is growing at over 12% per annum.
  • Skilled human resource and professional managers are available at viable cost.
  • One of the largest manufacturing sectors in the world, spanning almost all areas of manufacturing activities.
  • One of the largest pools of scientists, engineers, technicians and managers in the world.
  • Foreign investment is readily welcome in India, approval is required but is automatically granted in sixty categories of Industries.
  • Rich base of mineral and agricultural resources.
  • India has a long history of market economy infrastructure
  • We have a well developed and sophisticated financial sector.
  • A vibrant capital market with over 9,000 listed companies and market capitalization of US$ 154 billion (March,1996)
  • Well developed Research & Development infrastructure and technical and marketing services.
  • India enjoys a policy environment that provides freedom of entry, investment, location, choice of technology, production, import and export.
  • Unprejudiced package of fiscal incentives.
  • A sophisticated and modern legal and accounting system.
  • Language is no barrier as English is widely spoken and understood.
  • Rupee is easily convertible on Current Account at market determined rate.
  • Free and full repatriation of capital, technical fee, royalty and dividends is available in the country.
  • Foreign brand names have arrived in the country and are freely used. No income tax on profits derived from export of goods.
  • One can avail complete exemption from Customs Duty on industrial inputs and Corporate Tax Holiday for five years for 100 per cent Export Oriented units and units in Export Processing Zones.
  • India has long history of stable parliamentary democracy and is not really affected by political turmoil, making investment viable.