Rama Bijapurkar

Taking cues from economics, demography, history, culture, philosophy and good old common sense, Rama Bijapurkar makes sense of the complex and inscrutable Indian market-the many Consumer Indias, their diverse and schizophrenic consumer behaviour and the way to make your company's fortune in this billion-plus market. Irreverent and insightful, this book answers the questions to twelve key facets of Consumer India. Bijapurkar explains why the Indian consumer market is 'like that only', why it will not change in a hurry, and what it takes to develop a winning 'made for India' business strategy. 'Rama has developed a very strong case for learning about India on its own terms before investing. This book is a critical read for anyone considering building a large presence for themselves in India.'-From the Foreword by C. K. Prahalad, author of The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid

Understanding the Logic of Consumer India

We are Like that Only

What does Consumer India look like in the third decade after liberalization, as India’s GDP approaches its third trillion? In her new book, Rama Bijapurkar, author of the best-selling We Are Like That Only, analyses the complex contours of India’s consumer economy – demand structure, supply environment, income demographics, social and cultural changes and much more – and pinpoints the existing opportunities, the unserved needs, the incorrect assumptions, the minefields of the future and the strategy imperatives needed to ride this next big wave of opportunity. For businesses and investors betting on India’s future, for policymakers and regulators shaping the new India and for all those curious about India’s progress, this is an immensely insightful and utterly realistic assessment of one of the biggest growth markets in the world.

Tracking the Evolution of Consumer India

A Never-Before World

This book focuses primarily on business strategy and decision-making as it relates to India's consumer markets. It explores various market strategies and examines the failures of those companies that tried - but failed - to enter the Indian market in the 1990s. The book also looks at the possibility that the centre of gravity of the global consumer market might be shifting from the West to China and India. Featuring one-of-a-kind insights into the unique makeup of the Indian market, this book offers an enlightening look at the consumer future.

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