Sundar Parthasarathy

Bio: Sundar Parthasarathy is an academic researcher from Indian Institutes of Technology. The author has contributed to research in topics: Internationalization & Globalization. The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 3 publications receiving 322 citations. Previous affiliations of Sundar Parthasarathy include Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.

EMNEs venturing into advanced economies: Findings from comparative cases of two Indian MNEs

Abstract: Indian firms are challenged by the latecomer disadvantages faced by emerging-market multinational enterprises (EMNEs) in general. These challenges notwithstanding, Indian firms are doing cross-border acquisitions (CBAs) in developed regions. Analyzing firm-level secondary data of two Indian MNEs—namely, Motherson Sumi Systems Limited and Rain Industries Limited—that show significant developed region–based revenues and assets, we link extant and emerging theoretical perspectives on EMNEs’ internationalization with the observed firm motives and behaviors of our case firms. We propose a framework of multiple contextual settings to understand the context-driven internationalization of the case firms. Finally, our article offers a set of propositions emphasizing firm-level entrepreneurial orientation and international orientation, when EMNEs internationalize via CBAs in developed regions. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Internationalization of Indian Firms: An Exploratory Study of Two Firms from the Tyre Industry

Abstract: The sustained internationalization of firms of Indian origin has held the attention of academicians and practitioners alike. India’s place in the global tyres industry is far from being a prominent one. Yet, two Indian firms have chosen radically different paths to internationalize, as per the typology proposed in the article. This article takes a case study methodology approach that brings to light the antecedents, motives, and behaviors of these two firms in their internationalization journey thus far. Findings also indicate firms initially build a strong market position via delivery capabilities, and thereafter turn to brand building, followed by the quest for input capabilities.

Gradual Internationalization vs Born-Global/International new venture models: A review and research agenda

Abstract: During the last two decades, studies on the theoretical models in the area of international business (IB), such as gradual internationalization and the born-global firms, have gained the attention of researchers. The purpose of this paper is to critically review the studies on the process of internationalization (Gradual Internationalization vs Born-Global/International new venture models) to identify the research gaps in this area and to prepare a future research agenda.,Systematic literature review method was employed for this review. The authors highlight the findings from prior studies, compare and contrast salient characteristics and features, based on the articles published in journals with an impact factor score of at least 1.0, and provide directions for research.,The authors find that there are several areas that were under-explored in prior research. There is a great potential for theoretical extension and theory development in this field as it covers the tenets of four subjects: IB, marketing, strategic management and entrepreneurship.,There is no comprehensive/integrated review exploring the methods/variables and constructs used in prior studies integrating gradual internationalization/born-global models based on all the articles published in well-regarded academic journals. This review seeks to provide deeper insights, which help us to contribute toward the development of this research field.