A83022 India in the World Economy

Students will be able to…

• Apply knowledge about business context of India
• Develop ideas and think strategically considering the context of India
• Use learnings to challenge and critique ideas and issues related to business in India
• Practice international orientation in applying business concepts in the context of India

Students will have / can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of…

• Business environment in India
• Differences between various regions in India
• Business sector and major companies in various sectors
• Key issues in managing businesses in India
• How to engage with various stakeholders for business in India

• Historical milestones and cultural heritage of India
• Key characteristics of contemporary Indian society
• The Indian government, politics and bureaucracy
• Key economic indicators and impact for business
• Indian values and their applicability to business
• Rural urban divide and regional imbalances in India
• Entrepreneurship and business innovation in India
• Challenges for an expatriate executive in India

The course will be taught using interactive methodologies. Sessions will feature active group discussions, student presentations etc.

Normal classroom rules apply. Attendance in all the sessions is highly crucial to do well in the course. 

There is NO prescribed textbook for the course.

Suggested but not compulsory:

• Books
  • In Spite of the Gods: The Rise of Modern India -- Edward Luce
  • India Unbound – Gurcharan Das
  • An Uncertain Glory: India and its Contradictions -- Jean Drèze, Amartya Sen
  • India: The Emerging Giant -- Arvind Panagaryia

• Indian Business Press: 
  • http://businesstoday.intoday.in/
  • http://forbesindia.com/
  • http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
  • www.businessworld.in
  • www.livemint.com
  • http://business.outlookindia.com/
  • www.thehindubusinessline.com
• Official websites
  • Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion: http://www.dipp.nic.in/
  • Ministry of Commerce and Industry: http://commerce.gov.in/

Student evaluation will be based on:

• Class participation (30%)
• Presentation (30%)
• Short paper (40%)