Doing business in India

This thoughtfully curated learning package has been designed in partnership with Asialink Business to support professionals working with stakeholders in India by bringing together complementary learning experiences that build both cultural insight and practical communication capability.

Rather than focusing solely on doing business in India, the package combines foundational knowledge of India’s business environment, along with targeted skill development in influencing, listening and inclusive communication. Together, these courses equip participants to navigate complex business relationships, uncover client needs and communicate more effectively in cross‑cultural contexts.

Through a series of short, focused learning experiences and practical resources, participants strengthen their cultural awareness, enhance their ability to influence and engage others, and build stronger relationships to support more effective decision‑making and better business outcomes when working in and with the Indian market.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this learning package, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key cultural drivers that shape how business is conducted in India
• Recognise common business practices and communication styles, and adapt their approach accordingly
• Apply cultural awareness to work more effectively with Indian stakeholders
• Use practical influencing techniques to build trust, credibility and alignment
• Demonstrate active listening skills to strengthen client and stakeholder relationships
• Communicate more inclusively to support better collaboration and decision‑making
• Navigate cross‑cultural business environments with increased confidence and professionalism.

 Package includes

• Doing business in India: 1 CPD hour
• Influencing others: 2 CPD hours
• Communication and collaboration: 2 CPD hours
• Relationship-focused negotiation: 2 CPD hours
• Inclusive communication and decision-making: 1 CPD hour
• Listening to build stronger client relationships: 1 CPD hour

Are you doing business elsewhere in the region? Learners can also take advantage of our bundled learning packages, which include additional Doing Business courses across  Asia more broadly, to build capability across multiple markets.