I am a master in India

Chapter 461 Investing in Shares
“Doing outsourcing business, especially outsourcing business with tens of thousands of people, requires a lot of lobbying work.”

Currently, international telecommunications services are monopolized by governments, who are very suspicious of them.

When I applied for it some time ago, they thought I was definitely doing espionage because no one had ever applied for this kind of fast track before.

Ron almost burst out laughing after hearing Raman's explanation.

"So you've already tried it?"

“Yes,” Raman readily admitted, “I originally planned to do this outsourcing work myself, but I found that it wouldn’t work.”

Raman has three million US dollars, equivalent to 1.35 million rupees, which is more than enough to start a small to medium-sized outsourcing company.

With his experience, he can gradually develop his business and eventually become a big and strong company.

However, this necessary setup for enabling international long-distance calls proved difficult for him.

After careful consideration, Raman simply approached Mr. Suer to seek investment.

It not only solves the problems encountered, but also takes a shortcut to fully expand the company's scale.

“With your help, these are all minor matters. In addition, I also need high-speed bandwidth to facilitate communication with overseas partners in the computer business.”

"Is New Delhi also cracking down hard on fiber optic networks?"

"I could certainly rent a private international line, but connecting it to any public network would be illegal because it would be subject to government regulation, and the fine would be around $15 per day."

Given Rahman's wealth, he would be bankrupt in less than a month.

“I understand, you’ve got your eye on my Indian mobile communications company,” Ron said knowingly.

"That's right, your telecom company is a perfect fit for outsourcing. It's said the government has already issued licenses allowing Indian Mobile to offer international roaming services?"

Faced with Raman's probing, Ron did not deny it, but nodded with a smile.

“That’s right, the call center problem is easily solved. I also know that India Mobile established a broadband division last year, and it controls 40% of the domestic network broadband market.”

"Broadband internet? You mean you want to connect directly to Europe and America via the internet?"

"We live in the information age, and the internet can greatly facilitate communication. Perhaps Spec can even take on some software outsourcing business."

In Raman's view, Indian Mobile is the perfect match for outsourcing business.

He needs international calls and high-speed fiber optic connections, both of which can be provided.

There's no need to make any trouble; the office building communication services in Sunshine Smart City are supported by India Mobile.

Top-notch fiber optic lines, a call hotline with ample bandwidth—perfect.

Mr. Sue has everything ready-made, from hardware to software.

As an entrepreneur, I like this kind of investor the most, because we complement each other's resources.

Raman was no nobody; attracting investment wouldn't have been too difficult for him. There was a reason he approached Mr. Suer.

"What are your expectations for this business?" Ron didn't give a direct answer.

"The outsourcing industry has a very broad market prospect, generating billions of dollars in profits every year, and this number may continue to grow in the future."

You don't need to worry about anything else; just provide the necessary hardware support here at Sunshine Smart City.

I can handle the rest: recruitment, distribution channels, and overseas business. Together, we'll be invincible in the market!

What is your investment budget?

“Five million dollars,” Raman said, his spirits lifting. “I’ll handle three million dollars in funding and overseas connections, and you can contribute with office buildings and India Mobile’s support. We’ll split it 40/60, I’ll get 60% and you get 40%.

"India Mobile only provides support for the first year; subsequent services are settled at market prices."

“No problem,” Raman immediately agreed.

After all, international calls and broadband services are a huge expense for outsourcing companies every year.

Ron couldn't expect India Mobile to provide unconditional support; that was all company profit.

"In a couple of days, submit a project proposal. If everything is in order, we can sign the contract."

"The government's inquiry."

"It's nothing," Ron waved his hand dismissively.

Espionage? That's nonsense. They're creating jobs in Delhi.

There are still too few job opportunities in India, so many people remain in school.

People pursue a master's degree in humanities just to save face and cover up the fact that they can't find jobs.

The timing of Spec's collaboration with the two parties was perfect, as Delhi has a large, highly educated population waiting to be absorbed.

There might not be enough students here, because outsourcing requires a lot of manpower, with a shortage of tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of jobs.

Now is also the time when the concept of "globalization" is becoming popular, and this generation of young people is accepting very different ideas.

They wanted to live a different life; television programs, movies, and advertisements everywhere promoted Western hedonism.

Young people have new ambitions; suddenly they want to work and have their own money.

The outsourcing industry not only provides a large number of job opportunities, but also offers very generous salaries.

Furthermore, this job involves direct interaction with foreigners, which many people perceive as prestigious. They can easily boast that they work for a large multinational corporation.

Achieving financial independence at a young age can completely transform a person's life, especially for women.

For young singles, this will be India's first place with a vibrant nightlife. The question then becomes: where do these young people work and live?
Sunshine Smart City!

They will become the main consumers here; the restaurants, cafes, cinemas, and bars downstairs will all be their main venues.

Bringing in these outsourcing companies is definitely a worthwhile deal for Ron; he can't possibly lose money.

Moreover, we have just entered the new millennium, and the scale of outsourcing business will continue to expand in the future.

At that time, hundreds of thousands or even millions of people will make a living from this, which will indeed mean huge profits.

Ron is optimistic about Raman's outsourcing company, believing it will definitely become a well-known player in the industry.

In this wave of globalization, he will also get a share of the profits from outsourcing.

The year is drawing to a close, and the first year of the 21st century is about to end.

Ron had planned to return to Mumbai, where the Sunshine Smart City was also about to open.

He has made a good start in New Delhi and is quite confident about the business districts to come.

However, the report submitted to his desk by the Suer Clinic slowed his return journey.

After several years of operation, Suhr Clinic has become one of the best private hospitals in Mumbai.

Thanks to its membership-based operating model, its good reputation spread very quickly among wealthy people.

The reputation of the Sur Clinic can be heard throughout other parts of India, and people even travel from Delhi to Mumbai for treatment.

In the past two years, many friends in North India have been asking Ron why he doesn't open a Sur clinic in New Delhi as well.

He listened and sent people to investigate the private hospitals in Delhi.

His original intention was to understand the market situation, but he ended up seeing something shocking.

Globalization has brought not only trade, but also various lifestyles that imitate the West, such as private hospitals.

Such new things were almost nonexistent before. Until the 80s, all hospitals were state-run.

From the perspective of government propaganda, India's healthcare accessibility is excellent, with several outstanding public hospitals in Delhi.

Most of them were established in the 50s and served as the nation's flagship research institutions, achieving a high level of international standing.

Decades later, while these older institutions still provide services, they are no longer able to meet the healthcare needs of the middle class.

Look at those private hospitals outside; like most waiting rooms in the West, they have all sorts of excellent equipment.

The hospital is filled with corporate-style elements, such as a suggestion box and an information desk with a friendly sign that reads, "Can I help you?"

Meanwhile, the television screen next to them was displaying a list of medical services available for purchase, and the posters advertised vision correction, as well as various treatments for scars, stretch marks, and wrinkles.

The photo on the poster shows a happy, healthy family, like many contemporary Indian advertisements, but it's a white family.

This is the kind of medical service the middle class needs, especially the cutting-edge medical equipment that is familiar and understood from American TV shows.

In order to access this “first-class” medical service, the wealthy are turning to new private hospitals, many of which are owned by billionaire families in the business world.

These families are deeply entrenched elites with connections to the government, enabling them to acquire the necessary land to build real estate in the city.

They often own financial companies, insurance companies, clinical research companies, and hundreds of hospitals.

Leaving aside the various transactions behind the scenes, these private hospitals have created a brand-new healthcare experience for the middle class—stylish, well-equipped, and of course, very expensive.

Private property belongs to capital, and capital is meant to exploit.

The report in Ron's hand contained many examples, all of which were common in private hospitals.

To be honest, some of them were beyond his imagination, and even involved his friends.

The businessman, Ranant, who helped Suer Electric secure the import of motors from Lijiapo when the company was just starting out, is dead.

He was from Chennai, but his wife was from Delhi. In the past two years, he gradually handed over the business to his children, and the elderly couple returned to Delhi to settle down.

Ron had a drink with him last year, and he didn't look sick at all, but he suddenly passed away a couple of days ago.

He learned of the news rather late and now plans to visit his wife, Artie.

The other party suggested meeting at a private hospital, as if she was still making arrangements for her funeral.

Ron parked his car in the commercial hospital's parking lot, got out, and walked towards the coffee shop downstairs. Then he was startled.

There was a dead woman lying face down on a stretcher at the gate.

She blocked the door; she was stocky and middle-aged.

Beside the deceased was a young man, her son.

“She stayed in the hospital for three weeks, and after they discharged her, we took her home. But her condition worsened, and she passed away this morning. We didn’t know what to do, so we brought her here.”

He kept crying, fiddling with the scarf covering her body, trying to hide her face.

“We wanted a stretcher to lift her out of the car to see her, but when we tried to lift her back in, they wouldn’t let us. They said she was no longer affiliated with the hospital, so we didn’t know what to do.”

Passersby were worried for them, because it was not good for her to be lying in the scorching morning sun.

A car stopped at the entrance, and a man got out; it was this man's brother.

Just then, the person Ron was waiting for arrived.

(End of this chapter)