India, with a population of 1.25 billion people, is an information technology hotbed diversifying from outsourcing services to focus more on innovation.
New CEO Parekh's latest moves -- that are part of his overall strategy of providing comprehensive end-to-end digital solutions -- is just the thing that Infosys needs. But he will need to do a lot more, and fast.
The Indian conglomerate has acquired 72.69 percent of shares in the edtech company with an investment of $180 million over three years.
The boom in smartphone usage will come, not from English users, but from those who speak one of 23 Indian languages, and the success of hardware, software and content providers will hinge on the ability to innovatively cater to this population.
It isn't so surprising that India, with its multitude of political parties, was a perfect place for the UK firm to thrive.
Digital payments firms like PayTM, Google Tez, and the recent entrant WhatsApp are rapidly pushing credit and debit cards into the background.
The ads are part of the overall attempt to safeguard the interests of the American tech worker and strangulate the foreign worker H-1B visa, even though a peek at the most successful and globally dominant American tech companies show they are stocked with immigrant founders and senior management.
If Xiaomi's track record with smartphones in India is any indication of its abilities, TV makers should get ready for turbulent times following the launch of the Chinese maker's ultra-low-budget, 4K LED units in the country.
Monetary Authority of Singapore has inked an agreement with India's third-largest state of Maharashtra to jointly develop fintech projects such as blockchain as well as set up a fintech marketplace in Mumbai.
If WhatsApp's entry into digital payments in India is anything like WeChat's in China with its hyper-active user base driving payment activity, Paytm has a fight on its hands.
Walmart need's SoftBank's go-ahead to invest in Flipkart, but SoftBank will not be keen to exit such a prized investment so early.
It is a confounding industry where you can be a rival, an investor, or a partner -- or all three -- but most importantly, you must be global to compete, as India's Ola has eventually learnt.
Indian telco says it has nothing to do with cryptocurrency looking to trade on its name.
In an era of fragmented deals, IT companies are seeing revenues decline over the duration of the deal, leading to increased pressure in maintaining margins.
India's tech spending will climb 12 percent in 2018 to reach US$70 billion, while China will see its tech budget will grow 8 percent to US$234 billion, projects Forrester.
Under siege by robots and hampered by outdated skills in an environment of drastic change, India's tech workers and tech giants are increasingly leaning on online education outfits for a much-needed reboot.
The closer we get to an election, the more heated the debates are on immigration, specifically surrounding H-1B 'skilled worker' visas, of which India is a major beneficiary. Here's a look at the positions of the leading presidential candidates from both parties, some of which may surprise you.
Last year brought with it a revolution of smartphones in India, none more so than those in the budget category. Here are the three best models currently on the market.
The Android wars have just begun, and Google's new Android Ones will soon go head-to-head against the dominant models in the marketplace. Which means it's a great time to see what devices are the best of the budget breed in India currently, and what the new Ones will have to do to wrest customers away from them.
Satya Nadella has hogged the limelight for being chosen as Microsoft's new CEO, but there are a few other Indian-origin heads of companies out there who also deserve a mention for their remarkable success
Its Indian R&D center is playing an increasingly important role in the company's software development and IP creation, and the company has invested more to maximize its potential.
The Indian outsourcing giant's campus in Mysore, India, features facilities such as a cinema multiplex, bowling alley, rock climbing walls, a running track and gymnasiums.
The interest in tablet PCs has gripped the price conscious Indian market with manufacturers leveraging personalities to sell cost-efficient, under powered and crappy tablets.
India's Tata Motors reveals plans to take orders for the ultra-cheap Tata Nano, "the People's Car," and will begin delivery in July.
Building on its success in outsourcing, India is ready to become the next technology powerhouse in Asia.
Companies from AMD to India's PicoPeta Simputers are offering computers meant for rock-bottom budgets.
Companies from AMD to India's PicoPeta Simputers are offering computers meant for rock-bottom budgets.
Building on its success in outsourcing, India is ready to become the next technology powerhouse in Asia.
Reliance has agreed to invest up to $180 million over three years into Embibe, which uses data analytics to deliver personalised learning to students.
The ads are part of the overall attempt to safeguard the interests of the American tech worker and strangulate the foreign worker H-1B visa, even though a peek at the most successful and globally dominant American tech companies show they are stocked with immigrant founders and senior management.
The plus codes capability will allow users to better locate places in remote areas in countries such as India.
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