India's Software Industry : State Policy, Liberalisation and Industrial Development

This book provides the first critical analysis of the development of India's software industry, and the impact on it of the government's recent policy of liberalization.

The author details the division of labour within exports, the relation between export and domestic markets, the role of multinationals and the effect of imports, and draws conclusions on the limited benefits that liberalization has brought about and the essential promotional interventions that a successful software industry requires.

In conclusion, he provides recommendations for the future of the software industry in India and other developing countries.