Irish multinational nutrition company, Glanbia Plc, is intensifying its focus on India’s fast-growing health and fitness market. This push was reinforced through a high-profile meeting between Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, and Glanbia’s executive leadership team. The discussions underscored the company’s commitment to expanding its operations in...
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...
Accenture to Acquire an AI Company in India
Accenture will acquire Bangalore-headquartered industrial artificial intelligence company Flutura. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Flutura’s approximately 110 professionals specialize in industrial data science services for manufacturers and other asset-intensive companies. Its AI platform provides self-service solutions for advanced analytics. The acquisition will strengthen Accenture’s industrial AI services to...
Irish Kerry Group Makes Fourth Investment in India
Based in Listowel, Ireland, the Kerry Group announced the opening of a $22 million factory in Tumkur, 75 miles north of Bangalore in India. The new, 437,000 square feet facility -- the Group’s fourth significant investment in India -- will serve Kerry Taste & Nutrition’s global and regional customers in...
Japan and Singapore Stand 1st on Henley Passport Index
The Henley Passport Index is the original ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. The ranking is based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association, which maintains the world’s largest and most accurate database of...
Accenture Inaugurates Innovation Hub in India
Dublin, Ireland-headquartered Accenture, launched its first Innovation Hub in Bangalore. The Hub features capabilities in artificial intelligence, intelligent automation, quantum computing, machine learning, robotics, Internet of Things, data and analytics, intelligent applications, intelligent platforms, liquid applications management, and experience-led transformation, among others. BusinessWire reports that the facility comprises 440,000 square feet...