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What is IBEF?
India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) is a public-private partnership between the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and the Confederation of Indian Industry. The Foundation's primary objective is to build positive economic perceptions of India globally. It aims to effectively present the India business perspective and leverage business partnerships in a globalising market-place.

India, today, is well established as a credible business partner, preferred investment destination, rapidly growing market, provider of quality services and manufactured products; and, stands on the threshold of years of unprecedented growth.

India’s Talent, Markets, Growth and Opportunity drive Brand India.

www.ibef.org is a resource centre for global investors, international policy-makers and world media seeking updated, accurate and comprehensive information on the Indian economy, states and sectors. IBEF regularly tracks government announcements in policy, foreign investment, macroeconomic indicators and business trends.

IBEF works with a network of stakeholders – domestic and international - to promote the Fastest Growing Free Market Democracy.

A bouquet of communication resources – films, posters, panels, CD, magazine, e-newsletter(s), industry reports – comprise the India business kit that bring live the India business story.

Achievements. Successes. Growing consuming class driving demand. Vibrant democracy. People who dare to dream. Indians and India have a story to tell. IBEF collects, collates and disseminates accurate, comprehensive and current information on India. In the overall nation branding campaign for India, IBEF plays three well defined roles:
  • Forum for brand vision development
  • Co-ordinator of strategic marketing initiatives
  • India Resource Centre
IBEF invites you to Experience India!
Brand Development
Working with stakeholders from across a wide spectrum of business and academia, IBEF follows a consultative and inclusive process in developing contemporary global business brands for India Inc.

India fastest growing free market democracy is representative of the emergent realities in business and industry. At the same time, it also conveys a cohesive and unifying message about India's competitive advantage, one that most people easily identify with. The brand portrays the distinctive qualities of all things Indian and has the dynamism to build an enduring reputation in the competitive global arena.

This is India in the 21st century...Rapid all round growth…Globalisation… Leading on the Strength of Intellectual Capital and the unbridled Spirit of Entrepreneurship...Democracy… the Permission and Right to be Different… the Synthesis of Structure and Non-linearity… that together fuel the Quest for Knowledge and provide the Impetus to Growth.
  • 9.4% GDP growth in fiscal 2006-07
  • Foreign exchange reserves of over US$ 210 billion
  • Fastest growing population of workers and consumers
  • Fastest growing telecom market
  • Huge investments in infrastructure development
  • Leadership in knowledge-based industries
India Resource Centre
www.ibef.org has been developed as a single window to latest and in-depth information on India. A comprehensive first point of contact for the overseas audience, the website covers a wide spectrum of Indian endeavour; and has emerged as an important forum for showcasing Indian successes.
  • Weekly spotlights, trends and specials on Indian business, industry and economy
  • Daily business news updates and e-mail alert service
  • Research across themes, sectors and industries
  • Government policy announcements tracked and analysed
  • On-demand content for international media and business
  • Special sections on contemporary issues like Outsourcing, Crossover Culture, Indian MNCs, 'India & China'
  • Web Directories of public and private institutions
  • Directory of forthcoming global events in India
India Now newletters
Provides a ready access point to the latest in business and industry trends and also focuses on the shape of business in the future.
  • Weekly wrap-up of current policy & business news
  • Ready reckoner on emerging trends in India
  • Forthcoming business events and conferences
  • Special sections on Policy, Economy & Enterprise and People
  • Subscribe to INDIA NOW at ibef.org/register.aspx
Invest Now newsletter
The fortnightly eNewsletter on Foreign Direct Investment is a reflection of the fast-paced dynamism underway in the country -- progress in business policy, changing market trends, increasing investor interest and the demanding consumer.
  • It provides a window on the business opportunities available in each of the states of India along with a section.
  • It also has a section on how MNCs succeed in this unique market, along
    with corporate and policy news.
  • Subscribe to INVEST NOW at ibef.org/register.aspx
 
India News Alert
 
This service comprises select business headlines sent daily to all IBEF subscribers,
with a view to apprise our audience of the rapidly growing Indian economy as well as its evolving business scenario.
Subscribe to INDIA NEWS ALERT at ibef.org/register.aspx
Research & Publications
IBEF produces a wide range of well researched publications focused on India’s economic and business advantages. These provide decision makers with relevant, detailed information on opportunities and successes, and help them benchmark India against competing business destinations and leverage the India Advantage to their benefit.
India Now, a perspective

IBEF’s bimonthly magazine was launched in January 2005.
  • Special Reports on Investments & Exports
  • Success Stories Series
  • Manuals and Guides on Doing Business in India
  • Emerging Trends
  • Innovations
  • Industry Practices
  • Company & People Profiles
  • Industry-driven Sectoral Reports:
  • IT
  • ITES
  • Biotechnology
  • Healthcare
  • Drugs & Pharmaceuticals
  • Manufacturing
  • Power
  • Infrastructure
  • Oil & Gas
  • Automotives
  • Telecom
  • Training & Education
  • Tourism &
    Hospitality
  • Space
  • Science & Technology
  • Handicrafts
  • Patents
  • R & D
  • Financial Services
  • Food Processing
  • Real Estate
  • Cement
  • Alternative Medicine
  • Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Agriculture
  • Insurance
  • Banking
  • Rural & Urban
    Consumption
  • Advertising
  • FMCG
  • Textiles & Garments
'India Now, a perspective' subscribe now
Board of Trustees
Mr G K Pillai
Chairman, IBEF &
Secretary, Commerce
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Mr Shilabhadra Banerjee
Secretary
Ministry of Tourism
 
Mr N Ravi
Secretary (East)
Ministry of External Affairs
Ms Harmeet Bajaj
CEO
BIAN
 
Smt Kavita Bhartia
Director
Ogaan India Pvt Ltd
Mr Tarun Das
Chief Mentor
Confederation of Indian Industry
 
Mr Geetanjali Kirloskar
Chairperson,
India Japan Initiative
Mr Arun Maira
Senior Advisor
The Boston Consulting Group (India) Pvt Ltd.
 
Dr Amit Mitra
Secretary General
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Mr Nandan M Nilekani
Co-Chairman
Infosys Technologies Limited
 
Mr Suhel Seth
Managing Partner
Counselage India
Mr Chetan Seth
Managing Director
Raas Intratech (P) Ltd
 
Mr Darshan Singh
Managing Director
Pan India Group
Dr Naresh Trehan
Chairman
Global Health Pvt Ltd
 
Mr Venu Srinivasan
Chairman
TVS Motor Company Limited
 
 
Our Partners
 
 
 
 
 
IBEF Logo
IBEF’s logo seeks to symbolize India in the 21st century…rising to challenges, tirelessly striving and transcending new frontiers. India - an idea unbound…a bird without a cage…its only canvas is the sky…limitless and expanding…

The spirit of IBEF is akin to that of a bird, forever seeking greater heights…altitude symbolising progress…it mirrors the achievements and aspirations of a generation of Indians that is alive to global opportunities and aware of its abilities…

Blending skill with an indomitable spirit of enterprise, Indians breathe life into India - the fastest growing free market democracy in the world.
Contact us
Aparna Dutt Sharma
CEO
India Brand Equity Foundation
249-F Sector 18
Udyog Vihar Phase IV
Gurgaon 122015 Haryana
India
Tel: +91 124 4014060 - 67
Fax: +91 124 4013873
Email: ceo@ciionline.org
Annual Report
 
 
 
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