The growth of India as an economic power has brought the country into the spotlight on the global stage. Whether companies consider it a source of well trained but affordable labour or look upon it as a market, one thing is clear – no company can afford to ignore it. As companies consider their strategy for India, it is important to understand and appreciate what makes the country unique and what makes it tick. A corporate responsibility strategy needs to be based on the key sustainability challenges, stakeholder expectations and current best practice.

This issue brief presents an overview of India based on our in-depth India Country Study.