Throughout India, Tamo works continuously to satisfy government authorities. India has a reputation for “suffocating bureaucracy” and its civil servants are among the least efficient in Asia. The country is awash in trade barriers, business regulations, and administrative hurdles. Many commodities can be imported only after receiving government approval. Import tariffs on parts and components can be substantial, often exceeding 25 percent. Licensing fees, testing procedures, and other hurdles are expensive and time-consuming. The commercial environment in India is still evolving numerous hurdles for firms that do business there.