Small scale industries play a predominant role in Indian economy in terms of output, employment and exports. The discussion on new economic policies has been mostly on the effect on large industries and foreign direct investment. In addition to changes in the industrial policy effecting the...

BEL was established in 1954 with an intention of being a leader in defence electronics and other chosen fields. The main mission of the company is to serve the national needs through quality, technology and innovation. In the initial 20 years it tried to diversify its products at its Bangalore...

This paper presents a summary of relevant literature in the field of export market strategy. The author studies export market strategy under three headings.Under Determinants of Export Activity the author discusses Triggering of Internationalization, Psychic distance and Commitment.Under...

The tyre industry in India grew slowly until the 1970's when there was a spurt of companies entering the market. During 1920's a few multinationals like Firestone, Goodyear and Dunlop entered the market as trading companies. There were no manufacturing facilities in India. Subsequently after...

An attempt has been made in this monograph to study the selection and training procedures of Indian multinationals abroad. The initial attempt to offer a course on International Business as an elective in the regular MBA programme has been described. The lukewarm response to this course suggests...

The old concept of Multinationals is changing towards transforming themselves as Transnationals. The three strategies adopted were national responsiveness (Multinationals), global efficiency (Global) and transfer of technology (International). These three strategies are currently being combined...

The new economic policy was introduced in 1991. A short review of the changes it has effected in foreign collaborations, foreign trade and public sector divestment is given. This is contrasted with the QR (Quantitative Restrictions) policy formerly adopted by India for 40 years. This enables one...