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India: From Emerging to Surging & IBM in India

Explore the dynamic and emerging economy of India, with its rich cultural heritage, diverse population, and growing industries. Learn about IBM's presence and contributions in India's transformation.

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India: From Emerging to Surging & IBM in India

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  1. Standardize on colors Printability and project ability Spell check HR # reconciliation Thorough proofing Numbers check Consistent Template Taj Mahal Make Header consistent – Arial 24 Un-bold India: From Emerging to Surging & IBM in India C. Mohan, PhDIBM Fellow and IBM India Chief ScientistIBM India, Bangalore

  2. India – A Dynamic & Emerging Economy • 5000 years civilisation, 1.1 billion people • 325 languages - 18 official, 29 states, 5 territories • World’s largest democracy, Numerous religions: Prime Minister has PhD in Economics (Oxford). President is an eminent aerospace scientist with 30 honorary doctorates. Both belong to minorities! • 142 million periodical subscriptions • About 75 recognised political parties • 4th largest economy • 3rd largest standing army • 2nd largest pool of scientists & engineers • Largest English speaking country • Literacy Rate: 65.38 % • By 2015, a working population of 823 million • 300+ million middle-class, exceeds population of USA The myriad festivities of India reflect the spirit and character of India: youthful, vibrant, diverse – celebrating life in its every color!

  3. India’s transformation is underway The social fabric is changing Industries undergoing radical transformation India is driving global mission-critical innovation Government continues to push the growth agenda Competition is intense and of a different kind

  4. India: Marketplace Understanding & IBM Presence • All industries growing at over 10% CAGR • Emerging sectors (e.g. Retail & ITES,) growing at over 30% • Changing social fabric • Sustainable economic growth • Industry transformation • India’s people are its source of innovation 2 1 Country Dynamics Domestic Opportunity Challenges & Competition Global Leverage • Inadequate infrastructure • Coalition politics • Untested labor laws • Supply-side competition (MNCs & Domestic) IBM India Presence 5 • From cost arbitrage to high value • Emerging global innovation and R&D hub 3 4 Global Missions Domestic Ops Global Delivery Labs GSDCGBSC IBM TCS AMS Domestic BTO ISL IRL

  5. IBM India – Extensive operations across the country Delhi . Kolkata . . Mumbai Pune Hyderabad . Chennai Bangalore

  6. Problems/Issues • Pockets of good database research work: IISc, IIT Bombay, IBM IRL, … by mostly returnees from the US • Very poor CS PhD production rate by Indian Univs (2004: 36 in India, 3300 in China!) • Most good undergraduates from IITs go abroad for studies or go for domestic jobs/MBAs • Not enough junior/senior Indian researchers or product technologists from US are returning to India, unlike in the case of China, Taiwan, Korea, … • IITs have a hard time recruiting good faculty with deep research focus • IBM India encouraging employees to go for PhD/MS

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  8. Highly Recommended Reading August 22, 2005

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