Think India

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With 1.1 billion residents, the world's largest democracy is set to dominate the global stage. An insider reveals the unique forces driving India's dynamic transformation, which extends beyond software and outsourcing. With an economy growing at 8 percent annually, India is emerging as a leader in medical and pharmaceutical sectors, a research and development powerhouse, a rising manufacturing hub, and a cultural trendsetter in fashion and film. Global companies like Lockheed Martin and McDonald's are establishing a presence, while Ford builds factories and Coca-Cola ventures into rural areas with rickshaws. The U.S. military is also strengthening ties, recognizing India as a key strategic partner. Vinay Rai, a steel tycoon turned educator who leads one of India's private universities, collaborates with geopolitical writer Melissa Rossi to explore this rising new India. This vibrant account of India's remarkable ascent is essential for anyone seeking to understand its growing influence on the global stage. With one in every six people in the world living in India, it is the fastest-growing free market economy and the top destination for retailers, boasting the world's youngest workforce, with over 500 million individuals under the age of twenty-five.