India has solidified its position as the "GCC Capital of the World," hosting the largest base of global capability centres (GCCs) at 17% of the global total. According to a report by Nasscom and Zinnov, the GCC market in India is projected to reach $99-105 billion by 2030, up from...
Kiril Sokoloff: “This is India’s Moment”
Kiril Sokoloff, a global investment strategist is the founder and CEO of 13D Research & Strategy. Sokoloff claims to have predicted significant global market shifts over the past four decades such as the disinflation in 1983, the rise of oil prices in the 2000s, and the ascension of Donald Trump...
India’s Automated Tollbooth Solution Uses AI and NVIDIA Technology
Every American visitor to India feels the impact of traffic congestion inside cities and at toll crossings. With the massive expansion under Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, India now boasts the world's second-largest road network, spanning nearly 4 million miles and featuring over a thousand tollbooths, many of which are operated...
India’s Bharti Enterprises to Acquire 24.5% Stake in BT
BT Group PLC, UK, (formerly British Telecom) is undergoing a significant ownership shift as Bharti Enterprises, the Indian tech and telecom company behind Airtel, acquires a 24.5% stake for $4 billion. The transaction will occur in two phases: an immediate purchase of 9.99% of BT's shares, followed by the acquisition...
Medtronic Invests Over $350 Million in its India R&D Facility
Several years ago, the Amritt team led by me conducted a detailed analysis for Covidien, a $15 billion medical device company to help them figure how to leverage engineers and scientists from India in the best possible way. Blessed by Joe Almeida, CEO and sponsored by Paul Hermes, CTO, at...
India Bullish on Adopting AI For Job Creation
At the B20 Summit in New Delhi, N Chandrasekaran, Chair, B20 India, and Executive Chairman, Tata Sons, offered his perspective on the ongoing debate surrounding AI's impact on employment. He asserted that AI could serve as a catalyst for elevating the capabilities of workers, leading to a more efficient and...