{"product_id":"investing-in-india-website-isbn-9781118756096","title":"Investing in India, + Website","description":"\u003cb\u003eA practical, real-world guide to investing in India\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndia's rapid economic growth offers obvious opportunities for foreign investors, but making wise investing decisions can be difficult for any investor without a deep knowledge of the country and its culture. With a vibrant democracy and an active press, India can be a complex and chaotic place in which investors can find it difficult to make investing decisions with confidence. This book offers an on-the-ground perspective on India from one of India's most successful value investors. Looking deeply into the internal realities that impact India's investment climate, \u003ci\u003eInvesting in India\u003c\/i\u003e helps investors both inside and outside the country cut through the noise and find the facts that truly matter for anyone who wants to invest there.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures charts of stocks, markets, and other helpful Indian economic indicators\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a real-world look at India's politics and governance; its financial system and capital markets; its asset classes and equity markets; the private equity scene; and the real estate market\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by Indian value investing guru Rahul Saraogi\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eForeword xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 1 Understanding India 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgrarian Roots 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndia’s Villages 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Role of the Family 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeven Generations 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColonialism and Its Impact on Indian Villages 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeep-Rooted Beliefs and Aspirations 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpirituality and Superstition 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVillages Are Not the Same Anymore 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrbanization Is Changing India 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 2 Government, Politics, and the Media 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs India One Country? 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In the last 14 years he has focused on the Indian markets. His mission is to consistently identify the best 10-15 investment ideas from among the thousands of publicly-traded Indian corporations. Rahul's value-based investment philosophy stands apart due to his belief in the paramount importance of corporate governance, specifically how management operates with its minority shareholders in mind. While getting his undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, he discovered Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, Benjamin Graham, Phil Fisher, and Robert Cialdini.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndia’s vibrant democracy, active media, and unique landscape cause many investors to have a love\/hate relationship with the country. But India is actually a goldmine of solid investment opportunity, and author Rahul Saraogi is here to explain why. As part of the Wiley Finance Series, \u003ci\u003eInvesting in India: A Value Investor’s Guide to the Biggest Untapped Opportunity in the World\u003c\/i\u003e helps investors understand the markets and economy of India so they can make better investing decisions in this unique part of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRahul Saraogi is a managing director at Atyant Capital Advisors, and has spent the last 14 years of his career focused exclusively on researching, investigating, and understanding Indian markets. This book is a compilation of his efforts to identify the underlying reality of investment practices in India, offering a unique look at Indian investments from a practitioner’s point of view. His goal is to bridge the gap between the external perception of India and its internal workings, helping investors better engage in the multitude of opportunities that exist in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book fully explains the Indian economy by providing an overview of the country’s history, government, politics, and media practices. It also includes a discussion of India’s economic models, its different sectors, and its overall infrastructure, including some of the problems plaguing the country. To help investors better navigate the field, a large portion of the book is dedicated to banking systems, financial infrastructure, value investments, and real estate. Also included is information on capital markets and private equity, as well as a look back at the investments that have helped grow the country to its current levels of development. With numerous charts to detail stocks, markets, and other Indian economic indicators that can be utilized for real world application, this book is an exceptional resource for investors looking to tap into this often overlooked market. The book’s companion website provides additional resources for those looking to broaden their understanding of Indian investments, and additional tools that enable sound decision-making as investors expand their portfolios to include Indian holdings.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIndia's vibrant democracy, active media, and unique landscape cause many investors to have a love\/hate relationship with the country. But India is actually a goldmine of solid investment opportunity, and author Rahul Saraogi is here to explain why. 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The book's companion website provides additional resources for those looking to broaden their understanding of Indian investments, and additional tools that enable sound decision-making as investors expand their portfolios to include Indian holdings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989473804517,"sku":"NP9781118756096","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118756096.jpg?v=1761784245","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/investing-in-india-website-isbn-9781118756096","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}