Includes bibliographical references (p. [245]-247) and index.

Sect. 1. The investment canvas -- Ch. 1. What is driving the surge of opportunity in India and the opportunity for investors? -- Ch. 2. The intellectual structure and framework of the Indian economy : a historical and contemporary perspective -- Ch. 3. Change catalysts : cost of capital, corporate governance and the emergence of value -- Ch. 4. The landscape of political reform and diminishing risk -- Sect. 2. A guide to wealth creation in India -- Introduction : investing in India : a brief introduction -- Ch. 5. Privatization : a capital question -- Ch. 6. The old world : commodities and the making of Indian blue chips -- Ch. 7. The new world : fruits of liberalization -- Ch. 8. The future world : opportunity unbound -- Sect. 3. Opportunities and threats -- Ch. 9. India and its approach to energy security -- Ch. 10. India and China : creating a sustainable advantage -- Ch. 11. A compass for the future.