Hidden champions: A model for India

Globalia, the globalized world of the future, holds unlimited growth potentials. This is especially true for emerging countries such as India whose per capita exports are still extremely low. Export performance does not primarily depend on large corporations, but on mid-sized, little known companies, the so-called Hidden Champions, which can attain globally leading positions in their niche markets. Germany has more of these Hidden Champions than any other country. Their strategies are characterized by strong ambitions related to market leadership and growth, focus and globalization. They are also extremely effective in innovation and closeness-to-customer. Their leadership is based on traditional values and continuity. The Hidden Champions can become 21^st century role models for companies from emerging countries.