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Power Transmission and Distribution in India
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| Title: |
Power Transmission and Distribution in India: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2000-11-13 |
| Pages: |
256 |
| ISBN: |
0741827549 |
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About
the Author(s)/Editor(s) |
Philip
M. Parker
Eli Lilly Chair Professor in Innovation, Business and
Society
INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France & Singapore)
Philip M. Parker is the
Eli Lilly Chair Professor of Innovation, Business
and Society at INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France and Singapore).
He has been a professor there since 1988 where he
teaches graduate and doctoral-level courses on global
competitive strategy and research methodology. He
has taught courses at Harvard University (HBS), the
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Stanford
University (GSB), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT Sloan School) and UCLA (Anderson School). Dr.
Parker received his Ph.D. in Business Economics from
the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
and has Masters degrees in Finance and Banking (University
of Aix-Marseille, France) and Managerial Economics
(Wharton). His undergraduate degrees are in mathematics
and economics. Some of his work and methodologies
applied in this study were financially supported by
the Research and Development Committee at INSEAD which
is gratefully acknowledged.
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About
the Series |
This
series helps international managers expand to various
country markets around the world. Each report is a broad
study of a particular product market, but also gives
information useful for entry strategies (trend analysis,
marketing, production, finance, and distribution strategy).
Each study provides ample statistics on market size
and trends, as well as various economic statistics cover
human resources and cross-cultural management. |
Contents |
1 INTRODUCTION & METHODOLOGY
1.1 What does this report cover?
1.2 Evaluating India
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in India
2 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
2.1 Latent demand and accessibility: backGround
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Statistical Data
2.2.3 Best Sales Prospects
2.3 Accessibility: the structure of competition
2.3.1 Local Production
2.3.2 Third Country Imports
2.3.3 U.S. Presence
2.3.4 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Financing
2.4.3 Distribution Practices
2.5 Key contacts
2.5.1 Government
2.5.2 SEBs and Private Companies
2.5.3 Institutions and Chambers
2.5.4 Trade Publications
2.5.5 T&D Equipment Manufacturers
2.5.6 Agents-Distributors
2.5.7 Trade Events
2.5.8 U.S. & Commercial Services
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN INDIA
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in India
3.2.1 Summary of the Current Macroeconomic Situation
3.2.2 Macroeconomic Overview
3.2.3 Growth in GDP
3.2.4 Inflation
3.2.5 Fiscal Deficit
3.2.6 Capital markets
3.2.7 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.8 Budget
3.2.9 Investment Policy
3.2.10 Gold Imports
3.2.11 Monetary Policy
3.2.12 Public Sector Disinvestments
3.2.13 Foreign Trade
3.2.14 Foreign Investment
3.2.15 Foreign Exchange Reserves
3.2.16 External Debt
3.2.17 Real Exchange Rate
3.2.18 Balance of Payments
3.2.19 Infrastructure Development
3.2.20 Power
3.2.21 Roads
3.2.22 Railways
3.2.23 Ports
3.2.24 Telecommunications
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN INDIA
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to India
4.2.1 Trade Barrier Risks
4.2.2 Import Policies
4.2.3 Tariffs
4.2.4 Quantitative Restrictions
4.2.5 Balance of Payments Issues
4.2.6 Export Subsidies
4.2.7 Intellectual Property Rights Protection
4.2.8 Patents
4.2.9 Copyrights
4.2.10 Trademarks
4.2.11 Services Barriers
4.2.12 Insurance
4.2.13 Banking and Finance
4.2.14 Securities
4.2.15 Motion Pictures
4.2.16 Telecommunications
4.2.17 Legal Services
4.2.18 Barriers to Direct Investment
4.2.19 Equity Restrictions
4.2.20 Government Action against Anticompetitive Practices
4.2.21 Counter Trade
4.2.22 Valuations on Imports
4.2.23 Licenses Required for Imports
4.2.24 Controls on Exports
4.2.25 Documentation Required for Trade
4.2.26 Entering Temporary Imports
4.2.27 Labeling Issues
4.2.28 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.29 Local Standards
4.2.30 Trade Zones & Free Ports
4.2.31 Additional Trade Issues
4.2.32 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
4.2.33 The Banking System
4.2.34 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.35 General Availability of Financing
4.2.36 Asian Development Bank (ADB)
4.2.37 World Bank
4.2.38 Capital Markets
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN INDIA
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in India
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Private Ownership Risks
5.4.3 Protecting Property
5.4.4 Laws and Regulations Governing Commercial Transactions
5.4.5 Export Processing Zones
5.4.6 Major Taxation Issues Affecting Foreign Business
5.4.7 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
5.4.8 Regulatory Corruption Risks
5.4.9 Corruption Risks
5.4.10 The Local Labor Market
5.4.11 Efficiency of Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.12 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
5.4.13 Expropriation Risks
5.4.14 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.15 Political Violence Risks
5.4.16 Key Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.17 Capital Outflow and Repatriation Risks
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN INDIA
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in India
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.2 Typical Product Pricing Structures
6.2.3 Agents/Distributors
6.2.4 Franchising Activities
6.2.5 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.6 Joint Venture and Licensing Options
6.2.7 Industries Reserved for the Small Scale Sector
6.2.8 Foreign Investment Promotion Council (FIPC)
6.2.9 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
6.2.10 Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB)
6.2.11 Environmental Clearances
6.2.12 Creating a Sales Office
6.2.13 Liaison or Representative Office
6.2.14 Branch Office
6.2.15 Project Office
6.2.16 Selling Strategies
6.2.17 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.18 Pricing Issues
6.2.19 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.20 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.21 Intellectual Property Risks
6.2.22 Hiring Local Counsel
6.2.23 Performing Due Diligence
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN INDIA
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in India
7.2.1 Unionization in India
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in India
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in India
7.2.4 Trafficking in Persons
7.2.5 Forced Labor in India
7.2.6 Working Ages and Child Labor in India
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN INDIA
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in India
8.4 Political Issues in India
8.4.1 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.2 The Political System
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN INDIA
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in India
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in India
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in India
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN INDIA
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in India
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in India
10.2.2 The Caste System
10.2.3 Situation of Disabled Persons
10.2.4 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in India
10.2.5 Religion in India
10.2.6 Fundamental Human Rights in India
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.2 Government
11.1.3 Political and Governmental History
11.1.4 Political Parties
11.1.5 Economic History
11.1.6 Historical International Relations
11.1.7 Bilateral and Regional Relations
11.1.8 The Role of the Military
11.2 Business Customs in India
11.2.1 Traffic Safety and Road Conditions
11.2.2 Transportation
11.2.3 Language
11.2.4 Communications
11.2.5 Housing
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