India is a country that is highly attractive to investment. This is due to its potential workforce, population resources and ease of doing businesses. India is a dynamic market, open to new ideas and eager to absorb them.
Through their investments, India is one of the most important beneficiaries of multinational corporations. They invest in technology, capital and infrastructure. They also help to improve India’s economy.
Because of India’s stable workforce, MNCs thrive in India. Job seekers may still benefit from working for such well-respected companies. They can gain valuable experience and be involved in challenging projects that will improve their skills.
What is a Multinational Company (MNC)?
Multinational organizations are companies that offer services in multiple countries through subsidiaries. The headquarters of the parent nation coordinates all operations.
Revenues and assets can be used around the world and stakeholders come from many countries.
The list of top multinational Indian companies:
Vodafone
Year Of Entry:2007
Gerry Whent and Ernest Harrison were the founders of
Vodafone is a well-known name among all phone operators. It is located in Berkshire, England.
Vodafone, a multinational company, has its primary listing on the London Stock Exchange. It also has its primary listing at the London Stock Exchange.
Annual Report of Vodafone
Amazon
Year Of Entry:2012
Founder: Jeff Bezos
Amazon is the world’s largest online retailer and a top multinational in India.
Previously known as azon.com it is a multinational tech company based in Seattle, USA. It’s also one of America’s Four Tech Companies.
The company was founded by Jeff Bezos. He is currently the President and CEO of Amazon.com. India is its largest constituent.
Annual Report of Amazon
Hindustan Unilever
Year Of Entry:1931
Founder Brother
Unilever Hindustan is also known as Hindustan Unilever.
Hindustan Unilever is a British and Dutch-based beverage manufacturer with its headquarters in Mumbai (India). India’s largest producer and distributor of water purifiers and food.
It was founded by Lever Brothers in 1993. The company was previously known under the name Hindustan Lever Limited. It produced approximately 35 brands of products in India as well as globally by 2019. It employed approximately 18,000.
Annual Report Of Hindustan Unilever
SAMSUNG
Year Of Entry:1995
Founder: Lee Byung-chul
Samsung is a household brand because it specializes in technical and electrical products. The smartphones are the primary product.
It was founded by Lee Byungchul in 1938. As of 2019, Samsung is the sixth most valuable global brand.
Annual Report of SAMSUNG
Adidas
Year Of Entry:1996
Founder: Adolf Dassler
Adidas is a manufacturer and distributor of sporting equipment. Adidas, a multinational corporation was founded in Germany. Adidas is the primary manufacturing and design company for the Adidas Group. It also produces major supplements for Bayern Munich’s German Football Club.
It was the sportswear company with the highest revenue at PS21.915 billion in 2019.
Annual Report Of Adidas
Lotte
Year Of Entry:1944
Founder:Shin Kyuk-ho
Lotte, a sweet and dessert-oriented company, should be well-known.
Lotte confectionery was founded in Seoul, South Korea in 1967. Lotte products are sold primarily in South Korea, Japan and other Asian countries.
It’s also a specialist for confectionery items like chewing gums and chocolates. The company also produces health supplements.
Annual Report of Lotte
DHL
Year Of Entry:1979
Founder:Adrian Dalsey. Robert Lynn. Larry Hillblom.
DHL is an international courier company.
DHL is an American German courier company. It became a major logistics provider when it was able to compete against FedEx.
After it purchased American logistics company Airborne Express, the company gained momentum. It was America’s largest and most productive logistics company. As of 2019, its revenue is approximately PS14 billion.
DHL
Mercedes-Benz India
Year Of Entry:1994
Founder: Daimler AG
Mercedes Benz is a top seller and manufacturer of premium automobiles here in India. Each family of high status in India will own at least one Mercedes Benz
Mercedes Benz India is a wholly-owned subsidiary. Its headquarters are in Pune.
One of India’s largest manufacturing facilities is located here, on more than 100 acres in Chakan, Maharashtra. This plant was established in 2015. Fortune India magazine, which covers India’s businesses and automobiles, named Merc Benz India India the most admired Indian company.
Toyota
Year Of Entry:1997
Founder: Kiichiro Toyoda
Toyota is the most famous car and sedan manufacturer in all of the world.
Toyota Motors Corporation is a multinational auto company that was established in Japan. It is located in Toyota (Japan), and was established by Kiichiro Toyoda. It was named after his surname, Toyota. Toyota is the second largest automobile manufacturer in the globe after Volkswagen.
It is a specialist for the production and sales of automobiles. It includes sedans, trucks and luxury cars.
India is Toyota’s largest market. 38.45% Toyota’s annual revenue originates from India.
Toyota Annual Report
Garnier
Year Of Entry:1994
Alfred Amour Garnier, Founder
Garnier Cosmetics is a global cosmetic company.
Garnier, a French cosmetics producer, is also located on this page. It was established in 1904. The company was initially founded to produce drinks. However, the first cosmetic product it produced was a great success. Later, it became a cosmetics business.
Garnier cosmetics are the most trusted and respected in Asia. Most users live in India. Trust in Garnier’s herbal cosmetics is high.
Panasonic
1972 was the entry year
Founder: Konosuke Matsushita
Panasonic is an electrical appliance brand that is based in Osaka Japan. It was once known as Matsushita Electrical Co. Ltd., but it became a manufacturer of electric bulb sockets. The trust of its customers made it one the most well-known producers of electrical appliances in the world.
Panasonic manufactures appliances like televisions, refrigerators, and laptops. It is currently second to Samsung on this list.
Annual Report Of Panasonic
LG
Year Of Entry:1997
Founder:Koo in-Hwoi
Another South Korean manufacturer of electrical appliances is LG. LG is also known as Lucky Goldstar. It was founded in 1947 and specializes in designing and manufacturing telecom products.
India is LG’s largest market and it also generates the majority of its revenue. In 2000, it established a joint venture partnership with Hitachi. The venture was a failure and LG had to go it alone.
The LG Annual Report
Microsoft
Year Of Entry: 1990
Founder Bill Gates and Paul Allen
Bill Gates founded Microsoft Corporation in 1975. It has its headquarters in Washington. Forbes 2018 estimates that Microsoft Corporation is worth 750.6 billion USD. Microsoft Office Suite, Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office Suite are just a few of the company’s best assets.
Microsoft Corporation was the first to enter India’s market in 1990. Its current headquarters is in Hyderabad.
Microsoft 2018 Annual Report
International Business Machines Corporation
Year Of Entry 1992
Founder: Charles Ranlett Flint
IBM’s current value is 132.3 million dollars. It has its New York headquarters and IBM India Private Ltd., based in Bangalore.
IBM is a leader in the information technology sector. It offers a range of services including business consulting, application management, storage solutions and hardware and middleware.
IBM Annual Report 2018
Nestle
Year Of Entry: 1912
Henri Nestle, Founder
Nestle is a multinational food- and beverage company.
Nestle India offices are located in Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai and Haryana. There are also factories in Moga, Punjab, Samalkha and Haryana. Nestle headquarters is in Vevey in Switzerland. Current market value is 237.3 billion.
IBM Annual Report 2018
Procter and Gamble
Year Of Entry 1964
Founder:William Procter & James Gamble
Procter and Gamble have a strong presence in India’s beauty and haircare industries. Vicks and Tide are some of their products.
Procter and Gamble are known for their high quality standards. They have served approximately 650,000,000 Indian consumers and employed 26,000 Indians in various capacities.
Procter and Gamble 2018 Year Report
Also see: Top Ten Business Tycoons in India
Coca-Cola
Year Of Entry: 1993
Founder John Stith Pemberton
Coca-Cola has a wide selection of non-alcoholic and highly-popular Coca-Cola beverages including Fanta, Maaza, and Coca-Cola Zero.
In 1886, the company was established. The founder of the company, Asa Griggs, was a candler. She started work in India in 1993 as a Coca-Cola India Private Limited subsidiary.
Annual Report Coca-Cola
PepsiCo
Year Of Entry 1989
Founder: Caleb Bradham
Pepsi-Cola Company was merged in 1965 with Frito Lay to create PepsiCo. PepsiCo India Holding Private Limited (or ) is its subsidiary.
Pepsi and Lays Potato Chips make up their brands. Indira Nooyi, the chief executive officer of PepsiCo, is headquartered in New York. The 2018 company valuation was 138.1 billion.
Annual Report of PepsiCo 2017
CITI Group
Year Of Entry: 1902
Created from merger between financial conglomerate Travelers Group (banking giant) and Citicorp
CITIGroup is an American MNC that specializes in financial services. It is valued at 185.8 trillion USD. Citibank is the Indian subsidiary. It has over 40 branches and can be found in more than 30 Indian cities.
The CITI group emerged as a major Indian investor. Citibank India boasts over 700 ATMs.
CITIGroup 2017
Sony Corporation
Year Of Entry: 1994
Founder: Akio Morita & Masaru Ibuka
Sony Corporation is a Japanese magnate that was established in 1946. In 1994, they entered India for the first time.
Sony products are very popular. Sony products are extremely popular.
Sony Corporation 2018 Annual Report
Hewlett Packard (HP)
Founded: 1939
Founder:David Packard, Bill Hewlett
Hewlett Packard was established in 1939, with their central office located in Palo Alto (California). HP is a technology company that has over 170 branches.
They have their headquarters in Bangalore, India.
HP 2017 Annual Report
Apple Inc.
Founded by: 1976
Founder Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.
Apple Inc. was established in 1976. It has a staggering value of 926.9 millions dollars.
Apple products can be more expensive than other products but they remain the most sought-after products on the market.
Apple also revealed that a Hyderabad-based office would be opened to allow a team of map makers to create maps for Apple products.
TATA Group
Founded: 1868
Founder: Jamsetji Tata
TATA Group is composed of about 100 countries, each with its own independent companies, Tata Chemicals, Tata Consultancy Services and Tata Steel.
Tata Group employs around 660,800 people. Tata Motors is valued at 16.8 billion, Tata Steel is at 10.2 billion, and Tata Steel is at 10.2 billion.
TATA Group Annual Report 2017
Aditya Birla Group
Year Of Entry: 1857
Founder: Seth Shiv Narayan Birla
Seth Shiv Narayan Birla founded the multinational conglomerate Aditya Birla Group in 1857. It has 35 regional offices all over the globe. The company employs approximately 120,000 people.
This group has been active in many industries including apparel, carbon-black and insulators as well financial services and BPO. Aditya Birla Group can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Egypt, and the Philippines.
Birla Insurance Company, Idea Cellular, and Ultratech Cement are the top brands.
Aditya Birla Group 2017
Founded 1998
Founder:Larry Page. Sergey Brin
Google, a multinational American corporation, was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1998. It also includes cloud storage and social networking such as Google Allo, Hangouts, and Google Allo.
Google started their Google Station Initiative in September 2016 in India to provide free Wi-Fi for Indian railway stations. Google currently has a value of 132.1 billion dollars.
Cognizant
Year Of Entry 1996
Founder: Francisco D’Souza, Kumar Mahadeva
Cognizant was established in 1994. It is a leader in IT services worldwide. Cognizant offers consulting, business process service, application service and IT infrastructure services. It was founded in 1994.
The company employs more than 255,800 people worldwide. These include more than 150,000 in India, including in Chennai, Bangalore, and Gurgaon.
Infosys
Year Of Entry: 1981
Founder: N.R. Narayana Murthy
Narayan Murthy, Nandan Nilekani and S. Gopalakrishnan. S. D. Shibulal. K. Dinesh. Infosys was founded by Ashok Arora and N.S. Raghavan in 1981. Infosys’s core products are NIA (Next Generation Integrated AI Platform), Infosys Consulting for global management solutions and Infosys Information Platform Edgeverve Systems. Panaya Cloud Suite and S. D. Shibulal are also available.
Infosys has its headquarters in Bangalore, with offices in the USA, China and Middle East Japan. In 2018, the company generated 10.93 billion in revenue.
The Annual Report of Infosys
You can also check: Top 10 Non-Banking Financial Corporations in India (NBFCs), India 2018
Conclusion
The establishment of offices has been a boon for the country as well as multinational companies. India’s 7.4% growth rate, according to the IMF in 2018, will be a boon for existing and new MNCs.
Multinational corporations that have been successful in encouraging economic growth in the country offer a rapidly-growing market for products.
