Home to the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation and a region of historic trade routes and vast empires, the Indian subcontinent was identified with its commercial and cultural wealth for much of its long history. Four religions -Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism-originated here, whereas Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam arrived in the 1st millennium CE and also shaped the region’s diverse culture. Gradually annexed by and brought under the administration of the British East India Company from the early 18th century and administered directly by the United Kingdom after the Indian Rebellion of 1857, India became an independent nation in 194 7 after a struggle for indepen­dence that was marked by non-violent resistance led by Mahatma Gandhi.

India became one of the fastest-growing major economies; it is considered a newly industrialised country. However, it continues to face the challenges of poverty, corruption, malnutrition and inadequate public healthcare. India has the third-largest standing army in the world and ranks sixth in military expenditure among nations. India is a federal republic governed under a parliamentary system and consists of 29 states and 7 union territories. India is a pluralistic, multilingual, and a multi-ethnic society. It is also home to a diversity of wildlife in a variety of protected habitats.

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Born of an Indian mother and a French father, Stéphane’s passion for India goes back a long way and became a source of professional and academic interest during his student years at Sciences Po Paris and the Sorbonne.

Prior to developing his activity as a consultant, Stéphane was Managing Director (India) of a French company working in the field of interiors. He was responsible for establishing and developing the company’s activity on the Indian Market whilst also taking charge of the group’s Middle East operations, unlocking opportunities on other dynamic markets such as the U.A.E, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

After 6 years in this role and extensive exposure to the Indian business environment and culture, Stéphane decided to
create a professional services firm, with the objective of helping European and other international companies to establish and grow their business in India. Stéphane’s natural understanding and experience of Indian business and culture, combined with his practical experience of having successfully set up and managed a branch office in India, make him an ideal advisor to companies eager to penetrate this complex market.

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