🇯🇵🇮🇳Insights from my first business trip to India – A land of speed and potential.
I recently returned from my very first business trip to India, and I must say, it was an eye-opening experience.
Having visited Thailand🇹🇭 and Vietnam🇻🇳 before, I thought I knew what to expect, but India is on a completely different level.
Here are my two key takeaways from the trip:
1. The Speed of Business
Unlike the typical Japanese approach, business in India moves incredibly fast. I was impressed by how partners get straight to the point. There is no “beating around the bush”—discussions are straightforward and results-oriented from the very first meeting. This speed is something we can definitely learn from.
2. The Challenge of “Customer Education”
We introduced our Exfoliating Body Towels, and the feedback was fascinating. While the product quality was highly praised, many distributors pointed out that Indian consumers might not immediately know how to use them.
However, once we demonstrated the key benefits:
• Quick-dry material for hygiene.
• The ability to create a rich lather effortlessly.
• The convenience of washing your back easily.
The reaction was fantastic! It became clear that while “customer education” will be a necessary investment, the demand for high-quality personal care is definitely there.
Thank you for your soulful supports while visiting
Thatte -san
Leena Bhave -san
🔍Looking Ahead
We are committed to finding the right partners to navigate the Indian market. Beyond body towels, we also offer patented cleaning tools and premium Made-in-Japan makeup brushes.
If you are a buyer or distributor interested in bringing innovative Japanese quality to the Indian market, let’s connect!
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