India

India is one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies and a centre of global technology, services, and innovation. Society places strong emphasis on relationships, respect for hierarchy, and adaptability, and these values strongly influence workplace culture. Business interactions often combine formality with personal connection, and decisions usually involve several layers of approval. Communication is generally polite and contextual, with an emphasis on maintaining harmony. Meetings may take longer to reach alignment, and building trust is an essential part of working effectively with Indian colleagues and clients.

Capital: New Delhi
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Time Zone: GMT +5:30

India Business Culture – eLearning

This interactive 30-minute module introduces you to Indian business culture, with practical insights on leadership, communication, decision-making, teamwork, and building strong working relationships with Indian colleagues and partners.

Objectives:

Learn about India’s economy and society, and how these shape expectations in the workplace.
Recognise the key aspects of Indian business culture, including hierarchy, communication style, relationship-building, teamwork, meetings, and management expectations.
Apply practical tips and cultural insights to collaborate more effectively with Indian colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
Develop cultural adaptability to navigate differences in planning, timelines, feedback, and decision-making when working with India.

Format:

Interactive eLearning with scenarios, assessments, and reflection exercises.

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India Business Culture – Assessment

Put your learning into practice with a short quiz that includes both scenario-based and knowledge-based questions. You’ll test how well you can apply key cultural insights in real business situations and check your overall understanding of the country’s business culture.

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India – Business Culture Essentials Guide (PDF)

Download our quick guide to doing business in the United States. It covers the economy, society, key values, leadership style, teamwork, communication, meetings, and business etiquette—everything you need for confident and effective collaboration with US professionals.

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