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    Google’s ongoing search for the right bet in India

    Google’s investments in Indian startups are seen as signalling rather than actual bets.

    Synopsis

    Google is ramping up its India play in what can be described as a build-versus-buy move by the search giant to expand its footprint in the country’s thriving technology ecosystem. But it is unclear whether this strategy will pay off.

    As Google wrapped up another year of its flagship India event, it became clear that the country’s thriving technology ecosystem could expect increased investor interest from the company in the coming year, as the search giant gets set to plough in more capital through local partnerships.Even as it signals serious intent to play a larger role in the Indian technology space, what remains to be seen, however, is how these investments will play out
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