World-class in India

A few things that I deem to be world class in India have been mentioned below. Before I proceed, it is important to define the term world-class. To me the term world-class means “having quality that is more or less on par with the best in the world”.


1.ISB: The Indian School of Business, a decade-old institute at Hyderabad is the youngest entrant in the top twenty business schools of the world according to Financial Times.

2.The Delhi Metro: It is definitely the best in India and comparable with the best in the world for its reliability, spaciousness, comfort and affordability. All this despite the accidents which happened during its construction killing a few people.

3.Tata Nano: The cheapest car in the world is fast gaining a strong foothold in the small car market which it created in India. After a slump, it is raking in the sales numbers and is all set to be exported.

4.Dabbawallahs: The Harvard Business School has come up with a case study on the Dabbawallahs of Mumbai. With no technology at their disposal these men put six sigma experts to shame with their impeccable and timely delivery of lunch boxes to thousands of Mumbaikars from their homes.

5.Narayana Hrudayalaya and Shankara Netralaya: These heart and eye hospitals provide world-class healthcare at affordable rates thanks to an innovative business model that makes social service sustainable and profitable.

6.Sachin Tendulkar: The only sportsperson from India to have dominated a global sport ie; the world of cricket as a batsman for almost one and a half decades (out of a twenty two year old ongoing career). He is arguably the greatest batsman to have graced the game of cricket.

7.Indian IT talent: Indian IT workers are considered world-class for their analytical and programming skills, besides their knowledge of English and the willingness to work overtime. From Silicon Valley to Bengaluru, the Indian techies have carved a niche for themselves and are highly sought after, be it for IT services or products.

8.Taj Mahal: It’s majestic monument which is one of the seven wonders of the world. Perhaps, the only monument that has put India on the global tourist’s map.