Directory of India Businesses

A business directory is a container of organized folders and files maintained in a hierarchical format constituting comprehensive compilation of business information. Business directory saves reader's time and money and helps them in finding business partners, prospective investors, suppliers, clients and distributors.

Business Directories in India maintain two versions -

• Soft copy (which can be viewed online)
• Hard copy (a printed copy cum brochure)

With the help of business directory an individual can find companies by industry, name of the company, city, street address, etc. Readers can search contacts by contact name, company name, industry, e-mail, phone number, etc. In some of the directories one can also find contact titles including name of the Owner, Founder, VP, President, Director of Marketing, Sales Manager, etc.

Online business directories

Some of the online business directories facilitate the information seekers to find contacts on various business sectors such as:

• Biotechnology
• Career Development
• Engineering
• Financial Services
• Geographic Information Systems
• Health Care
• Hotels
• Information Technology
• Manufacturing
• Marketing
• Mining
• Non-profit
• Online Directory
• Publishing

Printed copies of India Business Directory is of great help for small firms and service providers who are based in underdeveloped areas and dont have access to internet.

Sections of a Business Directory

A business directory is broadly classified into four sections.

1. Suppliers Directory

   This section generally constitute Companies, Products and trade leads on following sectors:
   • Apparel & Fashion
   • Building & Construction
   • Computer
   • Cosmetics
   • Furniture Manufacturers
   • Gems & Jewelry
   • Home Textiles & Furnishings
   • Industrial Supplies
   • Medical Products
   • Metals & Minerals

2. Service Directory

   This division comprise Companies and Trade Leads on services such as:
   • Advertising
   • Architectural Services
   • Astrology & Vaastu Services
   • Business Services
   • Educational & Training Institutes
   • HR Consultants
   • Embassies & Consultants

3. Other Business Directories

   This section classifies the following categories under company heads:
   • Buyers from India
   • Foreign Buyers
   • Foreign Service Providers
   • Foreign Suppliers
   • Travel Agents India

4. Foreign Suppliers interested to sell in India

   This section concentrates on foreign suppliers trying to catch the attention of Indian buyers who are interested in :
   • buying the following products:
   • Apparel & fashion
   • Home Supplies
   • Medical products
   • Office Supplies