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Sahil Shah · · 4 min read

Is India a good place for Tech Entrepreneurs?

Technology in India is one of the most lucrative sectors, now and in the future. Without a doubt, India is home to a lot of startups, especially tech-based startups (e.g. Moodler, RockeTalk).

People in India from various backgrounds have always had the entrepreneurship zeal in them to plunge into the technology business world. But does that mean India is a certain option for entrepreneurs to dwell into?

To answers the question, we gathered people from different industries to share their views on why is India a good place for tech entrepreneurs.

Vijay Anand // The Startup Centre

Founder and Director of many companies throughout his 13 year stint in the technology market, the Start Up Guy, Vijay Anand, feels that India and Technology goes hand in hand.

He said, “India today represents an opportunity that is hard to ignore. While developed markets are getting saturated and harder to compete in, India and China represent on what’s the unveiling of a significant new marketplace, with its own set of demands in business models and marketplace economics to make it viable.”

On technology and opportunities in the sector, he said, “Technology with its ability to scale, and at the sametime lend its magic to personalize offerings on mass, will be a boon to tap into the potential of this market, and that’s the opportunity that entrepreneurs in India today must and hopefully will leverage on.”

Ashok Lalla // Euro RSCG

Award-winning Digital and Brand Marketing leader, Ashok Lalla, with 18 years of client and agency-side business experience, thinks that India is certainly a good place for tech entrepreneurs. Currently, President – Digital- Euro RSCG, Ashok Lalla feels that “India has got a very high talent pool ranging from the globally acclaimed IIT stream of tech talent to vibrant pool of tech trained youngsters from the numerous private institutes and local colleges.”

He also added that “India is clearly a focused destination of global investors and corporations, including tech-oriented ones that help create a conducive environment for tech entrepreneurs through supporting them in their journey to realize their India ambitions.”

Ankit Bathija // Interaktive  Basement

A 19 year old visual communication expert and interactive marketing practitioner, Ankit Bathija, believes that India is the best place to invest especially in the tech sector.

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Sahil Shah

Sahil is a South Bombay living and train-travel hating person. A proud owner of the Google Nexus One and the Apple MacBook Pro; Yes he enjoys the trade-off between the two. He writes about all-things-tech, typically in the Indian market. Currently an Account Manager (Social Media) at WAT Consult, he has diverse experience managing brands in India. His purpose of existence is simple: "Have Fun and Everything Else shall Follow"