Japanese life insurance player Dai-ichi Life to set up GCC in Hyderabad
2
Hyderabad: Japanese life insurance player Dai-ichi Life Group signed a multi-year agreement with French IT services major Capgemini to set up its first global capability centre (GCC) outside Japan in Hyderabad.
This move is part of efforts to accelerate its digital transformation globally.
The GCC, set up on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) model, opened today at Capgemini's facilities in Hyderabad. The new GCC will strengthen Dai-ichi's in-house capabilities and technology platforms by driving innovation and operational efficiency on a global scale, the two companies said.
"This strategic partnership supports our long-term ambition to build differentiated, internal capabilities through the establishment of our GCC.
By adopting a BOT model, we are not only accelerating our digital transformation but also laying the foundation for in-house expertise in critical areas such as AI, data, and cybersecurity," Tetsuya Kikuta, president and CEO, Dai-ichi Life Holdings said.
"This partnership is built on a shared vision to leverage technology and innovation to not only meet but exceed consumer expectations. By combining Dai-ichi Life's deep industry knowledge with Capgemini's global business and technology transformation expertise, including our proven ability to deliver complex solutions, our partnership will help unlock new value for the Dai-ichi Life Group and set new benchmarks in customer service and operational efficiency," said Aiman Ezzat, CEO, Capgemini.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025
Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List
Undo
This strategic collaboration with Capgemini, which initially spans Japan, the United States, and Australia, will leverage the GCC's digital capabilities, including advanced software development, infrastructure modernisation, AI and data solutions, and robust cybersecurity measures, the joint statement said.
The new GCC has been designed with the flexibility to expand into other countries based on market needs and potential, to support the global ambitions of Dai-ichi Life Group.
It aims to tap into the deep pool of skilled professionals in India, it added.
According to Capgemini, it will bring its end-to-end capabilities at scale, including its strong presence and delivery track record in Japan, Asia Pacific, and globally, to enable Dai-ichi Life Group's transformation agenda.
The partnership will focus on co-innovating solutions that streamline operations, harness the power of data analytics and artificial intelligence, and fortify cybersecurity defences with an eye on ensuring a seamless and enhanced experience for Dai-ichi Life Group's customers, the statement said.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Indian Express
26 minutes ago
- Indian Express
Emmanuel Macron calls PM Modi, discusses Gaza & Trump meeting on Ukraine war
French President Emmanuel Macron called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi and shared his assessment on the recent meetings between US President Donald Trump, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders. Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin had called Modi to share his 'insights' on the meeting with Trump in Alaska. The Prime Minister's office said on Thursday: 'Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron.' 'The leaders exchanged views on the ongoing efforts for peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine and the West Asia region,' the PMO said. 'President Macron shared assessment on the recent meetings held between the leaders of the Europe, US and Ukraine in Washington. He also shared his perspectives on the situation in Gaza,' it said. The PMO statement said Modi reiterated India's consistent support for peaceful resolution of conflicts and early restoration of peace and stability. Modi posted on X: 'Had a very good conversation with my friend President Macron. Exchanged views on efforts for peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine and in West Asia. Reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthen the India-France strategic partnership.' Macron said, in a post on X: 'I have just spoken with Prime Minister @NarendraModi. We coordinated our positions on the war in Ukraine in order to move towards a just and lasting peace, with strong guarantees for Ukraine and Europe's security.' 'On trade issues, we agreed to strengthen our economic exchanges and our strategic partnership in all areas — this is the key to our sovereignty and independence,' he said. Following up on the AI Action Summit held in Paris last February, the French President said, 'we are working towards the success of the AI Impact Summit to be held in New Delhi in 2026.' 'For more effective multilateralism, we agreed to work closely together in preparation for the French presidency of the G7 and the Indian presidency of the BRICS in 2026,' Macron said. The PMO said that the leaders also 'reviewed progress in the bilateral cooperation agenda, including in the areas of trade, defence, civil nuclear cooperation, technology and energy. They reaffirmed joint commitment to strengthen India-France Strategic Partnership…' The PMO said Macron conveyed support for early conclusion of the India-EU FTA.
Time of India
40 minutes ago
- Time of India
Help These Green Warriors Help You
1 2 An economist, a software engineer, a law student and a retired IRS officer walk into a… No, this isn't the lead-up to that joke. They walk into ward offices all over the city, sit through hours of discussions and debates, and fight tooth and nail to protect every single tree they can from being felled. For the past two years, under the ChaloPMC initiative, citizens who are part of the Pune Samvad group have attended several tree-felling hearings to give each tree a fighting chance. There are about five to six of these hearings every month, spread across the city. But there are only a handful of participants, most of whom also have day jobs. While many people attend the hearings for bigger projects like the Riverfront Development (RFD), smaller dockets and ward-wise meetings get ignored. The group is trying to rectify this. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune | Gold Rates Today in Pune | Silver Rates Today in Pune Economist Ameet Singh, who founded Pune Samvad, estimated that the city has lost 30,000 trees – and counting – to development projects since 2021. "Data collected by us shows that over 95% of tree cover has been removed since the 2000s only for roads. Many of these trees are over 50 years old. According to the 2021 amendment to the Maharashtra (Urban Areas) Protection and Preservation of Trees Act of 1975, any tree estimated to be over 50 years must be declared a heritage tree," Singh told TOI. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "However, the slaughter of trees to build buildings, bridges and roads has continued unabated. There is a difference between growth and development, which is that of quantity versus quality. The faster we understand the difference, the more trees we can protect," he added. In 2023, Singh filed a petition in the Bombay high court against Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) for blatant felling of trees. The HC then passed an order that not only directed PMC to follow the Tree Act but also ordered it to draw up guidelines pertaining to the release of a docket. A docket is a list of trees set to be felled, along with their age, species and location (see graphic). "We created a docket format in collaboration with PMC. After a docket is released, a meeting is held with the tree authority officer, who is the ward officer for the area. Before this, we send our objections to the proposal and at the meeting try to find the best way to save as many trees as possible," Singh said. Citizens' Involvement Is Key "It boils my blood to see trees cut unnecessarily. We are losing very crucial city foliage for absolutely no reason or sheer negligence to follow the rules. Every single tree and every citizen who fights for these trees matters. It's important that citizens think of their immediate surroundings," said software engineer and Chalo PMC member Sanaa Shaikh. "Power is in numbers. We need more citizens to join the fight. " A neighbourhood approach is crucial to solving the problem as the current participants, few in number, cannot be present everywhere, especially after tackling their full-time jobs. Besides, most of these hearings are held during PMC's office hours. Learning and development professional Vijaya Suratkal, another member of the group, said she has seen the decline in the city's green cover over the years. "The city used to be lined with large banyan and peepal trees, but now we have lost most of them to roads." "Only a handful of citizens show up at tree hearings now. When there are just a few of us, it is difficult to convince those petitioning to cut trees to explore alternative paths. People from all walks of life must step forward to join us as protecting trees is the easiest and cheapest way to save the city from worsening air pollution. As citizens, we must take ownership of the trees in our wards," she added. Law student and IT professional Moin Pathan spends his free time attending tree hearings and helping the team run surveys on the ground. "There is a great deal of confusion about tree-felling and tree-trimming permissions. Most apply for tree-felling even if there is a small bend in the tree. But there is a lot that can be done before a tree needs to be completely hacked off," he said. "The goal at these hearings is to find alternative designs and plans that can ensure maximum trees are saved. However, that can only happen once citizens become aware of the rules and participate in the process. " Every Tree Matters According to Singh, the rampant construction boom in 2014, the Metro project (sanctioned in 2016) and the RFD (which started operations in 2017) put thousands of trees at risk. "In such a situation, not only must citizens fight to protect the trees in these spaces, also they must fight for every other tree at risk, either from road widening, a bridge or a redevelopment project. Trees are crucial not just to maintain the city's temperature but also to prevent flooding and regulate air pollution, all problems Pune is dealing with today," Singh said. Better SOPs Are A Must "How will I breathe, or sustain increased temperatures, if all trees get cut down eventually," asked Rekha Joshi, a retired IRS officer who was employed with the central GST office. Joshi attends every meeting she can, irrespective of the area. "When the designs are planned, there is no consideration for saving trees or to take a sustainable approach to felling requests, which is disappointing. Officials who attend these meetings have no response to our queries and they don't even take the help of experts to address our issues. Each time, we must take the route of RTIs to get more information. This is nothing but an administrative gap," Joshi added. Attending these meetings is also a way to keep authorities accountable, as often, data falls through the gaps and citizens are none the wiser. Better vigilance from the public is an urgent need, said another member of the group. "During meetings, officials agree to transplant trees, but we don't know yet if it is done. We are currently collecting data to understand this, but the number of people working on it is not enough. We have to co-ordinate within the group and with officials, and then consistently follow up. We need more citizens to join the movement," Singh said. "We were able to save 236 trees in Yerawada earlier this year. It was only possible because we followed up constantly. But, to do this, we need people." If you've ever wondered why the big tree around the corner from your house or the one that you sheltered under on a hot summer day has suddenly disappeared, and wished you could do something about it, then you're the person the group is looking for. Saving trees is no joke. What happens at the tree hearings? - The ward office releases a docket or list of trees to be felled or transplanted, with their age and species listed - In case of transplantation, the proposal must also include where the trees will be transplanted, the number and the species as well - At the hearing, the tree officer listens to objections and then decides if amendments to the proposed docket need to be made or grants permission - In case permission to chop trees is granted, the stakeholder petitioning to fell them must provide land space and funds for compensatory plantation - A hearing is held with all stakeholders present _________________________ Duties of the Tree Authority/Officer Tree Officer: Area Ward Officer | Tree Authority Municipal Commissioner 1. Preservation of all trees in all lands within their jurisdiction 2. Development and maintenance of nurseries and supply of seeds, saplings and trees for new or compensatory plantations 3. Transplanting trees necessitated by construction of new roads or widening of existing roads 4. Planting and maintaining such number of trees as it considers necessary according to the prescribed standards on roads, in public parks and gardens and on banks of rivers or lakes 5. Where permission to fell a tree is granted, the tree officer may do so on the condition that the applicant shall plant another tree of the same or other suitable species, on the same site or other suitable place within 30 days from the date of felling _____________________________ Other Rules - No completion or occupation certificate should be issued for new constructions until compensatory plantation or transplantation conditions have been followed - Punishment for felling a tree without following due process: Rs1,000 per offence - Punishment for felling a tree in public premises without following due process: 3 months imprisonment or a fine Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
40 minutes ago
- Time of India
CM: Mughals, British looted India, SP & Cong erased nation's identity
1 2 Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday accused the Congress and the Samajwadi Party of pushing the country into an identity crisis after centuries of Mughal loot and British exploitation. Speaking at the inauguration of the Rs 750-crore Shree cement plant in Etah, he said the two parties never worked for inclusive development, serving only their families while leaving traders and women unsafe. In contrast, he said, the double-engine govt's clear policies and zero tolerance for crime have taken UP to new heights of development. The Etah cement plant will generate 500 direct jobs in the area, a sign of progress in a region which, before 2017, was only known for crime and mafia, the CM said. Yogi said when Congress was in govt at the Centre, even cement was rationed and could only be procured through connections, which made a huge dent in the construction sector. "How could development happen with such intent and policies? Contrasting this with today's growth, India, which fell to the 11th place in the world economy by 2014 due to Congress and SP policies, has now risen to the 4th place under PM Modi and is set to become the third-largest economy within two years," he said. He alleged that the two opposition parties only worked for their families and never thought about inclusive development, leaving traders and women highly unsafe in the state. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Etah district, once synonymous with crime and mafia, land encroachment, and harassment of the poor, is now a hub of investment and industry, he added. Yogi outlined that the Jawaharpur thermal power plant near the new cement plant generates 1,500MW of power, while Shree Cement's unit created 500 direct jobs and more than 3,000 indirect jobs. He called this the real foundation of an Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat, where investment was leading to not just jobs but also strengthening trade, transport, and distribution networks. He credited this turnaround to strict action against mafia and rioters, which restored investor confidence in the state. "UP has received investment proposals worth Rs 45 lakh crore, out of which Rs 15 lakh crore have already been grounded, creating employment for 60 lakh youth. In addition to this, 60,244 youths, including many from Etah, were recruited into the police on merit. Under Mukhyamantri Yuva Yojana, 70,000 young entrepreneurs have received interest-free, guarantee-free loans to establish their own enterprises," he said. The CM highlighted Etah's traditional craft, praising the bell and 'ghunguru' industry for remaining an integral part of temple worship and music gatherings. He linked this cultural heritage with modern development, stating how this would become the basis of a Viksit UP-2047. "In the Assembly and Legislative Council, a 24-hour discussion was held on key sectors, and experts will now visit every district to train youth and prepare district-level roadmaps with public participation," he said. The CM assured full cooperation from govt to investors, adding: "The state will honour every promise made under its industrial policy. With modern infrastructure, four-lane connectivity, and welfare schemes, Etah will soon scale new heights of development." Praising Shree Cement, Yogi said the company was not only generating employment but also fulfilling its social responsibility. The Etah unit has so far provided free cement to 183 families of martyrs. "When our soldiers showed courage in Operation Sindoor, it was possible because the nation stood united. Shree Cement's contribution strengthens this national spirit," he noted. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
