Multinational companies are the organizations or enterprises that manage production or offer services in more than

one country. And India has been the home to a number of multinational companies. In fact, since the financial
liberalization in the country in 1991, the number of multinational companies in India has increased noticeably. Though
majority of the multinational companies in India are from the U.S., however one can also find companies from other
countries as well.

Destination India

The multinational companies in India represent a diversified portfolio of companies from different countries. Though
the American companies - the majority of the MNC in India, account for about 37% of the turnover of the top 20 firms
operating in India, but the scenario has changed a lot off late. More enterprises from European Union like Britain,
France, Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Belgium and Finland have come to India or have outsourced their works to this
country. Finnish mobile giant Nokia has their second largest base in this country. There are also MNCs like British
Petroleum and Vodafone that represent Britain. India has a huge market for automobiles and hence a number of
automobile giants have stepped in to this country to reap the market. One can easily find the showrooms of the
multinational automobile companies like Fiat, Piaggio, and Ford Motors in India. French Heavy Engineering major
Alstom and Pharma major Sanofi Aventis have also started their operations in this country. The later one is in fact
one of the earliest entrants in the list of multinational companies in India, which is currently growing at a very enviable
rate. There are also a number of oil companies and infrastructure builders from Middle East. Electronics giants like
Samsung and LG Electronics from South Korea have already made a substantial impact on the Indian electronics
market. Hyundai Motors has also done well in mid-segment car market in India. 

Why are Multinational Companies in India?

There are a number of reasons why the multinational companies are coming down to India. India has got a huge
market. It has also got one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Besides, the policy of the government
towards FDI has also played a major role in attracting the multinational companies in India. 

For quite a long time, India had a restrictive policy in terms of foreign direct investment. As a result, there was lesser
number of companies that showed interest in investing in Indian market. However, the scenario changed during the
financial liberalization of the country, especially after 1991. Government, nowadays, makes continuous efforts to
attract foreign investments by relaxing many of its policies. As a result, a number of multinational companies have
shown interest in Indian market. 

Following are the reasons why multinational companies consider India as a preferred destination for

business:

 Huge market potential of the country

 FDI attractiveness
 Labor competitiveness
 Macro-economic stability
List of Multinational Companies in India

The list of multinational companies in India is ever-growing as a number of MNCs are coming down to this country
now and then. Following are some of the major multinational companies operating their businesses in India:

 British Petroleum
 Vodafone
 Ford Motors
 LG
 Samsung
 Hyundai
 Accenture
 Reebok
 Skoda Motors
 ABN Amro Bank

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 American Companies in India
 Multinational Companies in India
 Indian Hotels Company
 Companies Outsourcing to India
 Biotech Companies in India
 BPO Companies in India
 Companies in India
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 Pharmaceutical Companies in India
 Indian Insurance Companies
 India Software Companies
 IT Companies in Chandigarh
 Delhi Companies
 Punjab Tractors
 United Phosphorus
 3i Infotech
 3M India
 ONGC
 NTPC
 Top 10 Blue Chip Companies
 Top 10 Agricultural Companies
 Abbott India
 Steel Authority of India
 Cadila Healthcare
 Indiabulls
 Biocon
 National Fertilizer
 Gillette India
 IG Petrochemicals
 Indian Trading Company
 Bharat Heavy Electricals
 Bajaj Electricals
 Bharat Earth Movers
 Chambal Fertilizer and Chemicals
 Cranes Software International
 Dabur India
 Essar Steel
 Godrej Consumers Products
 Gujarat State Fertilizers
 Videsh Sanchar Nigam
 Vodafone Essar
 Top 10 Brokerage Firms
 Top 10 Biotech Companies
 Top Construction Companies