TY - BOOK AU - Bhatia, Pooja; AU - Panda, Rasananda TI - Nation branding for promoting tourism in the indian context KW - Brand equity KW - Foreign investment KW - Perceptions; Studies KW - Tourism KW - Strategic management KW - Cultural heritage N2 - Nation branding assumes importance as a subject of study and exploration, to edge over the other similar countries, both internally and externally. More detailed studies are required regarding the perception of India within the country as well as outside as a tourist destination, as a source of products and services (in the context of export promotion) and also as an investment destination (for attracting foreign direct investments). Manhas P S and Dogra J (2013), "Quality Management Practices and Tourism Destination Branding: Inter-Relationship and Preferential Study of the Components", Journal of Services Research, Vol. 13, No. 1, p. 75. 10.Yen T H, Da Gama Gonzaga and Rajamohan S (2008), "Perceived Image of India by US Business Travelers", Marketing Management Journal, Vol. 18, No. 1, p. 121 ER -