Sunday, August 26, 2007

India Fact of the Day

  • Its estimated that foreign businesses lose $500m (£250m) every year in India because of piracy
  • Experts say half of the music sold on the streets is illegal, while 60% of movies sold in India are allegedly fakes
  • Software companies, though, are bearing the brunt of the piracy trade. Figures indicate that 74% of software sold in India is counterfeit.
  • "Now China still has a higher rate of piracy than India - but they've seen a 6-7% drop in piracy levels, in comparison to 2- 3% in India."



-India steps up fight against piracy

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