Business in Asia - What should Telenor do in India?

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[...] Telenor's stock value dropped on the market following this event upon 722 million $ writeTelenor faced with a dilemma : down. Exit the Indian market or find a new partner to continue its operations 3 Implication analysis of the events P → Can't rely 100% on word of politicians in power or set “rules” E → Fragmented, federal landscape with many areas of operation S → Mobile internet woven into fabric of society and commodity perception T → Large geographies are difficult to cover with equipment E → Intense competitive environment with a backdrop of consolidation → Deep internet penetration might reveal limited entry prospects L → Retroactive and defensive court system protective of national interests 4 Example: Danone and Wahaha's 10-year marriage in China & trademark dispute ● 1996: Creation of the joint venture, Danone owns 51% of Wahaha ● 2005: Danone noted that alongside the 39 structures of the joint venture factories and distribution companies produced and sold beverages illegally under the Wahaha brand. [...]

[...] Telenor was also one of the foremost providers of television and broadcasting services to both households and companies in the Nordic region. In terms of its international expansion strategy, Telenor used a dual approach. In some countries, such as Denmark, Hungary, Montenegro, Norway, Pakistan, Serbia, and Sweden, Telenor established its own subsidiaries through acquisitions or mergers. However, in many Asian economies, it chose to enter into joint ventures with local partners. [...]

[...] Business in Asia - What should Telenor do in India? 1 Telenor company background & international expansion strategy Telenor is a telecommunications company headquartered in Fornebu, Norway. It has operations in 11 countries and over 146 million mobile subscriptions. The company was started in 1855 in telegraphs and has since evolved to become a major player in the telecommunications industry. [...]

[...] For example, Telenor created a joint venture with DiGi in 1995 with 49% of the stake in DiGi Telecommunications. → Telenor entered the Indian market in 2008 through a joint venture with Unitech Wireless, which was later renamed to Uninor 2 Summary of case events This case study examines Telenor's experience in India where the company faced challenges due to the 2G spectrum scam ● In fact, major violation of the license grant procedure occurred, with one directly involving Telenor's joint venture, Unitech. [...]