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India's Promise - Part 5

Friday, May 25, 2007

OFFSHORING
India's a rising star in the global economy, but rapid growth has created challenges for the nation. In this series of reports that leads up to a special edition of NBR, Washington Bureau Chief Darren Gersh explores India's future and its challenges. Part 5 looks at the impact offshoring has had on the Indian economy.

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Learn more about India by exploring the home page for the NBR special, "India's Promise."

External Links/Articles*

  • General Accounting Office (GAO) (PDF Document)
    This links to an October 2005 report by the U.S. General Accounting Office. It is titled, "International Trade: U.S. and India Data on Offshoring Show Significant Differences."
  • Indian Economy Blog (IEB)
    The Indian Economy Blog is a blog that invites a variety of contributors, including economists and writers, to submit entries that analyze the Indian economy.
  • Infosys
    Infosys is an information technology services and consulting firm headquarted in Bangalore, India. The company's CEO, Nandan Nilekani, is interviewed in Darren Gersh's report.
  • The McKinsey Quarterly (Registration Required)
    The McKinsey Quarterly is a publication of McKinsey & Company management consulting firm. This links to an article titled, "Ensuring India's Offshoring Future." You must register to read the article.
  • National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM)
    NASSCOM is an Indian trade organization. Its website contains data about software and services in India.
  • PBS Wide Angle - "1-800-INDIA"
    Wide Angle is a PBS documentary series. This links to information about the Wide Angle episode titled, "1-800-INDIA," which offers an in-depth look at offshoring in India. The film originally aired in September of 2005.
  • TutorVista
    TutorVista is a tutoring firm based in Bangalore, India that uses the internet and technology to make live tutors available around the clock. The company is profiled in Darren Gersh's report, which includes an interview with company founder Krishnan Ganesh.

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