1. KPGM-TiE Report

2.  Availability of finance. unavailability of easy and sufficient finances.  Policy framework from Government. Bureaucracy, Corruption, poor implementation of existing policies.  Access to market. Formidable barriers to high growth Entrepreneurship.

3.  Partnership approach  Cost benefit matrix  Prioritization

4.  Negatives: 1. Mostly need based rather than opportunity based. 2. Formidable barriers. 3. Inconsistent rules and lax enforcement.  Positives: 1. Liberalization and globalization. 2. High growth rate. 3. New public policies and opening up of new areas.

5.  Focuses on redesigning Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem.  Fostering high growth entrepreneurial activity.  Regulatory and policy framework.  Assessment of 6 Indian states.

7.  68% of annual food production of India.  Policy highlights: 1. Synergy between agricultural and industrial sectors. 2. No CLU charges or license fees. 3. Dedicated annual fund of Rs 1.5 billion. 4. Creation of land banks. 5. Extended policy incentives.

8.  IT/ ITES policies :- Exemption of taxes, VAT standardization.  Agro policy :- Subsidies.  Notification textile policy :- Reduction in electricity.  Biotech policy :- Promotions, institutes.  Micro and SME policy :- Subsidies.

9. VC fund for IT Industry

11.  Leading industrial states in India.  Policy highlights 1. Specific Investment regions. 2. Mega projects to facilitate large scale industrialization. 3. Promotion of cluster development approach. 4. Financial assistance for up gradation. 5. Public Private Partnership Model.

12.  IT/ITES Policy :- SEZ, Investment up to Rs 14 billion  Bio tech policy :- private partnerships, investments.  Gems and Jewellery policy :- Financial assistance, Jewellery parks.  Textile and Apparel policy:- Investment, Institutions.  Micro and SME policy :- Subsidy, R&D.

15.  Large presence of manufacturing units.  Policy highlights : 1. Relocating and phasing out polluting industries. 2. Promotion of skilled and high tech industries. 3. Cluster approach. 4. Public Private Partnership. 5. R&D and education hubs. 6. Business Facilitation Mission.

16.  IT/ITES Policy :- employment, e- governance, promotion of entrepreneurship, investment.  SEZ policy :- Exemption from taxes, investment.  Transport policy :- affordable and non polluting means.  SME policy :- single window clearance, export promotion and investment.

19.  Leading industrial and manufacturing state.  Policy highlights: 1. Expanding manufacturing sector. 2. Efficient and industrial infrastructure. 3. Financial assistance. 4. Business Facilitation Act. 5. Cluster development. 6. E-Governance system.

20.  IT/ITES policy :- 50% exception, unrestricted movement of capital, IT parks.  Handloom and Textile policy :- Hi-tech weaving parks, registration of products.  Biotech policy :- Biotechnological enterprises zone, single window facility, industry status, investment.  SME policy :- encourage agro based industries, new industrial estates, financial assistance.

23.  Silicon valley of India.  Policy highlights : 1. Development of sector wise industrial zones. 2. World class infrastructure facilities. 3. Performance linked packages. 4. Development of skilled manpower. 5. Public Private Partnership. 6. Self employment 7. Investments.

24.  IT/BPO Policy :- continuous and uninterrupted supply of power and water, Venture capital assistance, Exemptions from taxes.  Biotechnology policy :- exemptions on stamp duty and taxes, mega projects undertaken.  SEZ policy :- single point clearance, industrial townships, exemptions on electricity and other cess.  SME policy :- price preference, credit guarantee fund trust, incentive packages.

27.  Leading industrialized and urbanized areas of India.  Policy highlights : 1. Quality infrastructure. 2. Quality competitiveness. 3. New industries in C, D and D+ areas. 4. Special capital incentives.

28.  IT/ITES policy :- lower property rates, exemptions, minimal sales tax, non fiscal incentives.  Biotech policy :- fiscal benefits, biotech parks, special incentives.  Tourism policy  SEZ policy :- captive power generation.  SME policy :- special institution for SME’s, special capital incentives.

30.  Attempts at various levels to promote directly or indirectly entrepreneurship.  Slow growth, highly regulated market – high growth market.  Identify leading practices across 6 states.  Inclusive growth, improved efficiency and market alignment.

32.  Improve quality, availability and accessibility of financing.  Enhance business growth potential of existing companies.  Promote wider geographic penetration.  Emphasize critical role of state governments.  Strengthen entrepreneurial values and attitudes.  Select and implement leading policies of 6 states covered.

33.  6,00,000 firms formed in America every year.  America, Singapore have created a conducive atmosphere for entrepreneurship.  Singapore has the world’s least effective tax rate.  4 out of 10 Filipinos (Philippines) are engaged in business.  Israel is Silicon Valley 2.