Now, coming to Synovate in particular, which are the countries that are fueling growth for Synovate?
A. Synovate is actually experiencing growth on a global basis. The company has made some wise acquisitions and almost without exception, all geographies are experiencing growth. In the Asia-Pacific region, we are looking for a year of very promising growth across all our markets. China and Japan are performing exceptionally well. North Asian markets have also bounced back fast, post SARS. As far as India is concerned, introduction of new technology into this market (for instance, CATI) has also helped fuel growth. In India, Synovate has undertaken 1,000-plus market research projects, and the number of clients is growing. Weve recently expanded our Business Consulting Practice to India. India will be the key hub for all surrounding markets in South Asia such as, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, among others.Q. Most of the market research companies in India flaunt about their global connections. But does global presence really help? Isn’t understanding the local market paramount for mark
