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Global Capability Centres drive office leasing in H1 2024, with a 37% share
India's office leasing market is dominated by Global Capability Centres (GCCs), with 37% of total leasing activity in January to June 2024. The country's robust workforce, competitive costs, and established ecosystem make it a key market for GCCs. With a projected 20% growth in GCC presence by 2025, the Indian office market is poised for significant expansion. 67% of GCCs plan to increase their office portfolios by over 10% in the next two years.
Tech Mahindra CEO Mohit Joshi says FY25 will be turnaround year
As per Tech Mahindra chairman Anand Mahindra, as organisations strive to stay ahead in the digital race, IT services will play a key role in enhancing technology by integrating AI seamlessly into the core business functions. “The race does not necessarily belong to the large or the most specialised. The winners will be companies that are agile, well-prepared and can scale at speed,” he said.
Nasdaq ends higher on tech strength; Dow pulls back
Tech stocks like Nvidia led the market surge as investors awaited crucial inflation data. Retailers weighed down the Dow, but the S&P 500 rebounded. FedEx projected profit growth, while Carnival Corp raised its annual forecast. Spirit AeroSystems attracted attention amid acquisition talks with Boeing.
Ixigo operator Le Travenues Tech's shares turn multibagger, zoom 112% in two days
Shares of Le Travenues Technology, which operates online platforms such as Ixigo and Abhibus, surged 19% on Wednesday to reach a day's high of Rs 197.50 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Since its listing on Tuesday at an issue price of Rs 93, the stock has recorded an impressive jump of 112%.
Q4 results: Stable costs boost India Inc. profits
Steady costs and firm domestic demand supported corporate performance in the March quarter.
UPI boosts RuPay market share; cost pressure for gaming firms
Happy Thursday! The integration of UPI with RuPay credit cards has pushed up new issuances but transaction growth hasn’t kept up. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
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Startups’ new hiring strategies; unprecedented poll buzz online
Happy Thursday! While layoffs continue, startups are strategically refilling certain open positions with lower-salaried junior staff to cut costs. This in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Google cuts at least 100 jobs across its cloud unit: report
Alphabet-owned Google is laying off at least 100 employees from several teams in its cloud unit, CNBC reported on Monday. Roles in sales, operations, engineering, consulting, and 'go to market' strategy were some of the positions cut.
As work-from-home trend declines, flexible office spaces work for employees and companies
Providing convenience and flexibility for employees on one hand, cost-effectiveness, and asset-light models for employers on the other, coworking/managed spaces are booming. Demand for such spaces is soaring in large metros and Tier-2 cities alike as companies tighten return-to-office rules.
Indian AI firms may face extra costs as EU’s AI Act kicks in
The European Union wrapped up approval of the world's first law governing AI development last week. This legislation takes a tiered approach, setting varying compliance timelines and regulations based on the potential risk each AI system poses. Generally applicable AI will have a year to comply, while high-risk systems get up to three years.
Infra push, talent access helps satellite cities reshape India's commercial realty
India's commercial real estate landscape in satellite and tier II cities is undergoing significant transformation due to robust infrastructure development, strategic urban planning, talent availability, and lower cost of living. Cities like Navi Mumbai, Pune, Gurugram, Noida, and Hyderabad have seen extensive investment in road networks, metro connectivity, and digital infrastructure, making them attractive hubs for businesses.
Cosmos Bank to raise tech spends in FY25 to 9 pc of operating expenses
Cosmos Bank is aiming to increase spends on technology to up to 9 per cent of its operating expenses in 2024-25, from the present 7 per cent, a top company official said on Tuesday. The cooperative bank, which was impacted by a cyber attack in the recent past, has been spending 6-7 per cent of the operating expenses, or 10-12 per cent of profits in technology, its Chairman Milind Kale told reporters.
A quarter of hits & a few misses; and other top tech, startup stories
Welcome to another edition of ETtech Unwrapped – our weekend newsletter. This is Pranav Mukul in New Delhi. This week we’ve wrapped up another compelling quarterly earnings season for listed new-age companies from Zomato and Delhivery to Paytm and PB Fintech.
A Mumbai firm finds a way to reduce container turnaround time from 34 days to 2 days
Backed by Zerodha founders, MatchLog Solutions has found an answer to an issue that has haunted transporters for years.
Spacetech startup GalaxEye tests SAR tech on NAL’s pseudo satellite
GalaxEye CEO Suyash Singh said that the company tested its synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology on a subscale high altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) developed by the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL).
Walmart to lay off hundreds of corporate staff, relocate others, source says
Workers at the U.S. retail giant's smaller offices in Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto are being asked to move to other central hubs such as Walmart's corporate base in Bentonville, Arkansas, as well as Hoboken, New Jersey, or Sunnyvale, California, the source told Reuters. Walmart will close those smaller hubs later this year, the source added.
HDFC Bank says 6-7 pc of overall annual expenses are on tech
It can be noted that HDFC Bank was the first major lender to be slapped with business restrictions like a pause on issuing new credit cards and also launching new online products over two years ago.
China is raising bullet train fares as debts and costs balloon
China raises bullet train fares to address rising costs and debts, impacting public services, state-owned enterprises, and international trade. The country shifts focus to high-tech manufacturing amid concerns over debt sustainability and global competition.
Indian banks to step up IT spends as regulatory scrutiny rises
Banks were earlier spending between 6%-8% of total operating expenditure on technology, sharply below the global average of 10%-12%.
Google lays off at least 200 employees from its ‘Core’ teams: report
Google laid off 200 core team employees to cut costs. These core teams build Google's main products and keep users safe online. The company is moving some of these jobs to India and Mexico. This follows earlier layoffs in 2023 as Google restructures to focus on AI.
CNH Industrial looks to leverage India's tech skills, cost advantages for global requirements
CNH Industrial harnesses Indian talent at the India Technology Centre for global technology development, emphasizing innovation and regional customization of products for specific needs like cotton plantations and orchards.
Google layoffs: Tech giant undertakes fresh job cuts in cost optimisation push
Alphabet-owned Google is undergoing a restructuring, with layoffs and expansion plans in key hubs like India, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dublin. Concerns are being raised about further job cuts amid economic uncertainties as Google seeks to enhance efficiency and align resources with product objectives.
Better option for uncertain times: Two unwanted sectors & 5 strong balance sheets
It is after a long period of time that both indices and market breadth are indicating that finally there is a correction. Now just because the market is correcting that does not mean that money is not going to come to markets. There are still lots of investors who would be sitting on cash and looking to deploy fresh money. The question is in current market conditions with headwinds getting added to already existing ones like high valuations, what strategy should an investor follow so that fresh money which he is putting in performs relatively better?
Byju’s vacates offices to cut costs, may give up Bengaluru HQ partially
Byju's is undergoing cost-cutting and restructuring by downsizing assets like offices and tuition centers. It aims to focus on top cities, generate revenue, and has identified assets overlapping with Aakash centres. Despite challenges, it initiated a rights issue to address issues.
Big tech cos delisting small apps over fees but won't pay fair share for network use: COAI
Telecom operators in India have criticized large traffic generators (LTGs) for refusing to pay their fair share for using telecom networks, arguing it would hurt startups and small businesses. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) director-general, SP Kochhar, criticized the proposal, stating that it would deter small players from operating on the network.
Germany wants Big Tech to pay towards compliance costs of new digital law
The landmark rules set out a list of requirements for the six companies, such as allowing rival services to inter-operate with their services, as well as letting business users promote their offer and conclude contracts with their customers outside their platforms.
ShareChat cuts 200 jobs in third round of layoffs this year
Headcount reduction linked to company plan to secure funding based on financial goals
ShareChat fires another 15% staff; inside the rush for a payment aggregator licence
Vernacular social media platform ShareChat on Wednesday executed another round of layoffs. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
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