Doing business in India: the secrets

Monday, 11th February 2008 by Catherine Wheatley

Small, international companies making headway in India.

India, with China, is vying to be the world's business hotspot. UK companies have a great advantage, with the strong, deep ties between the two nations. But there are differences in our two business cultures. “It’s more formal than the UK and a lot of business is done through an old-boy network," says one businessman. "It’s almost impossible to work there unless you have contacts.”

Click here to read our advice for UK businesses wantint go to international, on the secrets of success in India.