INC. INDIA 500 About Inc. India Inc. India is the Indian edition of Inc.

., the leading US magazine that focuses on entrepreneurship and growth. Focused on the rapidly-growing midsized enterprises in India, it has been chronicling the stories of this community, and serving as a resource base for its members, since January 2010 About Inc. India 500 Inc. India 500 is a toast to the emerging order of the new India Inc. It celebrates the stellar contribution of the underserved Indian mid-sized community, whose achievements and challenges usually go unrecognized. Chronicling 500 stories of stupendous growth, Inc. India 500 is a testimony to heroic journeys and winning performances by rising Indian business icons Inc. India 500 is an offshoot of the annual Inc. 500 awards: Est in 1982 in America Inc.500 is one of the most revered ranking of America. Inc. Past honourees include Microsoft, Oracle, Dominos Pizza etc. The award ceremony has featured a number of well-known business and political figures and expert speakers including Bill Clinton, Marshall Goldsmith, Scott Cook, Bernard Marcus and Thomas Friedman Who are the Inc. India 500 Companies? Inc. India 500 Companies are companies that have ambitions greater than their size would suggest and aspirations greater than those of their peers. In brief, they are companies that: o Are not merely growing, but are transitioning, to the next level o Have the passion to grow i.e. chase the next level. From tens of crores to fifties of crores. From fifties to hundreds; and so on o Are committed to quality in what they produce as well as what they use inputs, services, processes, advice o Are committed to and aspire towards high ethical and governance standards o Are open to competition and at their core, committed to being global

 Why recognise, study, showcase and share the inspiring performances of these companies? Indian mid-size companies matter. They account for a surprisingly large share of employment and are considered the drivers of innovation and entrepreneurship. However, in corporate India the big and the small typically grab the glory, leaving a large vacuum in between. As a result, the achievements of mid-size companies are usually unrecognised and their challenges often not well understood. But we at Inc. India believe that the much talked-about India Story which has catapulted this economy into a formidable global player, has been scripted, in no small measure, by this agile, growth-hungry and hugely ambitious segment of industry that we have chosen to call Growth Enterprises. Entrepreneurship that was stifled for decades is once again thriving within these companies. Spectacular tales of inspiration, selfmotivation and sheer performance are unfolding and as result, these midsize companies are clocking astounding growth rates. Given our commitment to the mid-size community we strongly believe that studying and showcasing inspiring performances of these companies will result in further business excellence within this community. Why your company should apply for Inc. India 500 o Acknowledgement of your business success from Inc. India the leading publication for entrepreneurs o Editorial coverage in Inc. India magazine for the top 500 companies. o Opportunity to join Inc. India Leaders Forum (An elite club of past Inc. India winners) at special discounted price. As a member of the forum you could avail free passes to Inc. India 500 offsite, Complimentary advertisements in Inc. India magazine, Invitations to elite conferences and Access to customised research report. o Your entire company will get a morale boost, with recognition of your entrepreneurial leadership and validation of your employees efforts.

o And youll gain access to exclusive yearround networking opportunities with readers, industry peers, entrepreneurs, clients and the Inc. editorial staff. o Inc. helps you celebrate with year-round regional events led by highprofile business leaders, exclusive private company research and more. Make history and join Microsoft, Timberland, Vizio, Intuit, Jamba Juice, Oracle.... Inc. India 500 | Application Guide It only takes a few minutes to apply for the Inc. India 500 list of the fastest growing companies in India. As a part of this unique community, you will be in decidedly good company, distinguished among your competitors as an extraordinary organization at the top of its game. Who If you're proud of your company's achievements, you owe it to yourself and to your employees to apply for the Inc. India 500 list. To qualify for the 2012 Inc. India 500, your company must have generated: at least Rs 50 Crore in revenue in 2011 and at max Rs 1500Crore in revenue in 2011 Your company must also be unlisted, for profit, based in India, independent (not a subsidiary or division of another company), and have been generating revenue since at least March 31, 2007. There are a few limited exceptions to the requirements. Please call our team with any questions about eligibility at 0120-4010999 How Complete the simple online application form by June 20th, 2012

Click here to get started (http://www.growthinstitute.in:81/incindia500/regform.php) Methodology The companies will be evaluated on the following parameters: Net Sales CAGR (Last Four Years) Leadership Credibility Digital Presence Ability to Innovate Year of Incorporation Line of Business What Happens Next Notifications In July 2012, companies will be notified via email as to whether they made the list. Publication The September issue of Inc. India, profiling the top 500 of the Inc. India 500, will be released and circulated all across India. Awards Ceremony Join us to accept your award in person along with other Inc. 500 honorees, alumni, elite speakers, and other business leaders at the 2012 Inc. 500 Conference and Awards Ceremony. A special coffee table book featuring all the 500 winners will be launched at the award ceremony.

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