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Fintechs' secure credit play; New Jersey turns IT hub
Happy Monday! Fintech companies like Cred, PhonePe and Paytm are seeking partnerships with NBFCs to enter the secured credit market. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Why Indian IT companies are moving into New Jersey
Top Indian IT companies are zeroing in on New Jersey as its hub, with their top executives and a majority of Indian-origin engineers who work in the US making the city their base. India is New Jersey’s second-largest foreign direct investor and a majority of New Jersey’s immigrant population hails from India.
BigBasket, 1mg’s plans for capex; win for epharmacies in Madras HC
Tata’s online grocery BigBasket and epharmacy 1mg will largely depend on debt capital to fuel expansion this fiscal. More on this in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
IT firms chasing acquisitions to enhance their topline and skills
Indian information technology (IT) services are banking on acquisitions to fuel growth amid a dire need for investments in new capabilities, especially GenAI, as a slowdown in global demand keeps away opportunities for organic expansion.
Facing an unprecedented slowdown, IT companies are undergoing a shift. Here’s what’s changing
IT companies like TCS, HCLTech, Wipro and Tech Mahindra are reorganising their businesses to wade through disruptions and prepare for Gen AI. TCS, under new leadership, merged AI and cloud operations into a unified AI.Cloud unit, responding to growing demand in cloud migration and transformation services.
Zomato-Paytm ticketing deal; Oyo’s Rs 1,000-crore funding
Zomato is looking to strengthen its ‘going-out’ business with the acquisition of Paytm’s ticket booking and events business. Details on this, and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
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After cutting onsite jobs IT companies start rebuilding headcount through acquisitions
Indian IT companies are expanding revenue streams and payrolls through acquisitions of smaller firms and engineering services, despite on-year shrinkage in headcount after quarterly earnings.
Zepto’s mega financing; shareholder battle at Kenko Health
Happy Wednesday! Zepto is holding talks with investment fund DST Global and venture capital firm Lightspeed for funding. Details on this and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
How IT companies are using acquisitions to build engineering prowess
IT companies like Cognizant are acquiring engineering services companies to expand their competencies and fend off competition from pure-play firms. Cognizant's recent $1.3 billion acquisition of Belcan marks its largest in this segment, signaling a trend in the industry.
Google’s $350-million Flipkart bet; Canva CEO interview
Ecommerce major Flipkart has closed its nearly $1-billion funding round with Google coming on board. More on this in today’s ETtech Top 5.
IT sweats to eke out margins on pricing squeeze, staff costs
Indian outsourcing companies face a margin squeeze in FY24 due to a triple threat: aggressive deal pricing, rising employee costs, and the pressure to boost revenue despite tight global budgets. Notably, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the industry leader, seems to be the only exception.
Midcaps up M&A game with winds of tech spends revival
Indian IT sector witnesses a surge in acquisitions by firms of all sizes, driven by the need to pivot to new technologies and business models. Smaller players innovate and acquire to become key innovation partners in digital areas.
Digit IPO coming soon; TCS’ Krithivasan earnings
Bengaluru-based insurtech startup Go Digit General Insurance has announced that its IPO will open on May 15 and close on May 17. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
HCL Tech Q4 Preview: Revenue may rise, but PAT seen declining; all eyes on FY25 guidance
The IT major projected constant currency revenue growth of 5.0-5.5% in FY24, compared to 5-6% guided earlier. This includes revenue recognition from the recently acquired German automotive engineering solutions provider ASAP Holding.
Europe emerges as hotspot for Indian IT M&As, tops buy chart
Indian IT giants are on a European shopping spree, snapping up companies at a rapid clip. Europe's booming tech sector, outpacing North America, has fueled over a dozen acquisitions since the Covid pandemic.
Infosys to acquire engineering R&D services provider in-tech for $480 million
Infosys said in a statement that this investment will help strengthen Infosys’ engineering R&D capabilities and will help global clients to navigate their digital engineering journey.
IT sector’s challenges persist in Q4; guidance for FY25 in focus
HCLTech and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) poised to dominate Indian outsourcing industry with expectations of revenue growth acceleration in FY25 driven by higher discretionary expenses and strong deal wins in the US market.
Upgrad-Udacity deal; Angel One snags Kotak Cherry top deck
Happy Monday! Ronnie Screwvala-led Upgrad is closing in on US edtech firm Udacity, with a fresh fundraise likely to seal the deal. Details of this and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
HCLTech, Wipro results today: Top watchlist for Dalal Street, trading strategy
HCLTech is expected to report strong earnings for the December quarter, while Wipro may continue to disappoint the market. HCLTech shares have rallied nearly 19% in the last quarter and are holding on to gains. Analysts expect HCLTech's revenue to rise 5% sequentially, and net profit to increase by 7%. Wipro is likely to see a decline in constant currency revenue growth due to furloughs and weak demand.
Govt plans stricter rules to deter betting apps; Indian cricket jerseys fly off ecommerce shelves
To curtail the spread of illegal online gambling and betting via offshore platforms in the country, the Centre is planning to tighten the rules, especially on UPI payments. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
HCLTech wins $2.1 billion Verizon deal
This comes at a time when large IT providers have been announcing mega deals even as technology spends have been hit due to macroeconomic concerns in the US and Europe. Such large deals could be a factor of companies driving cost efficiencies and consolidating their vendors.
HCL Group planning $300 million semicon foray: sources
The HCL Group is close to submitting a proposal to the Centre to set up an assembly, testing, marking, and packaging (ATMP) unit for semiconductors.
There’s fear of recession; all are preparing for downsides: HCLTech CEO C Vijaykumar
IT services clients are not out of their recession mindset yet, which is leading to delay in deal conversations, C Vijayakumar, CEO and managing director of HCLTech, said .
Why HCLTech is confident about meeting guidance despite 1% decline in Q1 revenue
“I do not think we will grow without adding any headcount. There will be some addition of headcount to support the growth because the ask rate for the next three quarters are quite high. So, there will be headcount addition,” says HCLTech CEO &B MD C Vijayakumar.
HCLTech acquires German automotive engineering services provider ASAP for €251 million
ASAP is focussed on future-oriented automotive technologies in areas such as autonomous driving, e-mobility, and connectivity.
Tech demand hits a low as clients tighten purse strings amid economic uncertainties
India’s top four IT firms–Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, HCLTech and Wipro–clocked double-digit revenue growth in FY23. Compared with last year, these companies have reduced their revenue growth outlook for FY24 by at least 50%.
Efficiency-focused deals to help offset Europe delays: HCLTech CEO
Utilisation and realisation, and pricing benefits via automation to drive margins: HCLTech CEO
IT firms onboard over 1 lakh freshers in first half of FY23 despite headwinds
H1 FY23 IT fresher hiring exceeds H1 FY22 numbers; companies cut dependency on lateral hiring
HCL Tech profit rises 6.8%; increases revenue guidance to 13.5-14.5%
Revenue grew 19.5% on year to Rs 24,686 crore, beating analysts' estimates, on the back of growth in engineering, research & development services and IT services.
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