Title: Analysis of software industry in India: local factors and global impacts

Authors: Nattavud Pimpa

Addresses: School of Management, RMIT University, Melbourne, 3000 Victoria, Australia

Abstract: India has emerged as a major global exporter of software services in the international economy. Despite predictions that the industry would fail in the midst of global financial crisis, growth of software industry in India continues. This paper explains the development of software industry in India by examining global and local factors. It also discusses the structural factors contributing to the steady growth of software industry in India. By employing major concepts in structural government, cultural dimensions and supply chain analysis, this paper postulated challenges and potential future directions for software industry in India.

Keywords: India; software industry; international business; political economy; global exports; software services; structural government; cultural dimensions; culture; supply chain management; SCM.

DOI: 10.1504/IJICBM.2013.051999

International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management, 2013 Vol.6 No.2, pp.150 - 161

Published online: 30 Nov 2013 *

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