Kobita Desai Quotes (6 Quotes)

The mobile phone market will see a growth of over 50 percent year-on-year in the next two years. The industry will have 125 million subscribers by the current year end.

Normally when such (foreign investment) agreements are spelt out, there are some fundamental control factors or check mechanisms that are implemented. So, while directly a foreign investor may not get management control, the conditions within the agreement and check mechanism ensure that a foreign investor has sufficient control on operations and finance.

Affordable services, increased penetration, and a willing Indian government would ensure and drive this kind of growth.

Further not getting threshold revenue (Cost of servicing margins) from their home subscribers may affect business sustainability in the mid to long term.

There will be an influx of funds as global investment communities and carriers look toward increasing their shareholder value by investing in India's growth.

Having these two companies on your board has benefits but it is a challenge to work with multiple partners. Both want a presence in a fast-growing market and achieving their aims will require good management. It is definitely something to watch for.