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Time of India
07-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Nasscom to launch US CEO forum in New York to strengthen India–US tech and innovation partnership
The United States and India share one of the world's most strategic and future-facing technology partnerships. In an era defined by digital disruption, frontier technologies, and global rebalancing, tech collaboration has emerged as a central pillar of bilateral engagement, spanning artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum computing, digital public infrastructure, green energy, and resilient supply chains. To further deepen this collaboration, Nasscom is launching the US CEO Forum at the Consulate General of India in New York on July 9, 2025. The Forum will bring together leading Indian technology CEOs and influential US stakeholders to drive high-level strategic dialogue across innovation, enterprise, policy, and talent development. Conceived as a premier leadership platform, the Nasscom US CEO Forum aims to elevate India–US tech collaboration by convening a cross-section of leaders from government, industry, investment, think tanks, academia, and the Indian diaspora. The Forum aligns with the broader vision of enhancing trade and economic ties reinforcing the $500 billion bilateral trade target outlined by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the U.S President Donald Trump and underscores the pivotal role of the tech sector in achieving it. The US CEO Forum will serve as a sustained engagement platform to reinforce the India–US tech corridor as a foundation for global digital transformation and inclusive economic growth. Rajesh Nambiar, President, Nasscom, said , 'The launch of the US CEO Forum marks a pivotal step in strengthening Brand India on the global stage. Indian technology companies are not only powering digital transformation across the US but also creating jobs, investing in local communities, and driving innovation that delivers real impact. This Forum will serve as a strategic platform to deepen partnerships, align with key stakeholders, and position Indian tech as a vital contributor to America's growth story.' The inaugural convening will feature prominent voices including Ravi Kumar S , CEO, Cognizant; Amb. Binaya Srikanta Pradhan , Consul General of India, New York; Rajesh Nambiar , President, Nasscom; Amit Chadha , CEO & MD, L&T Technology Services; Amb. (Ret.) Atul Keshap , President, U.S.-India Business Council; Anuj Kadyan , Senior Partner, McKinsey; Jason Oxman , President & CEO, Information Technology Industry Council (ITI); Justin Reynolds , Director for Tech Policy, US Department of State; Lisa Curtis , Director, Indo-Pacific Security Program, CNAS; and Malay Joshi , CEO, Americas One, Wipro—alongside several global CEOs, US enterprise leaders, policy experts, investors, and academics. The Forum will focus on advancing the India–US tech partnership from collaboration to co-creation, unlocking the transformative potential of AI, semiconductors, clean tech, and future skills. It will explore how cross-border partnerships can build resilient, secure, and innovation-led digital ecosystems. More than a single event, the Forum will drive ongoing engagements across US tech hubs such as Washington D.C., San Francisco, and Texas, building a strong network of champions for Indian tech in the US to foster growth, co-innovation, and policy alignment. With the foundational theme 'India Tech for America's Growth,' the Nasscom US CEO Forum positions Indian technology as a strategic partner in shaping the digital century.
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Nasscom to launch U.S. CEO Forum in NY to strengthen Indo-American tech ties
Nasscom, India's tech apex body, is launching the U.S. CEO Forum at the Consulate General of India in New York on July 9, 2025. The Forum would bring together leading Indian technology CEOs and influential U.S. stakeholders to drive high-level strategic dialogue across innovation, enterprise, policy, and talent development, said Nasscom on Friday (July 4, 2025). According to a Nasscom communiqué, the Nasscom U.S. CEO Forum aims to elevate India–US tech collaboration by convening a cross-section of leaders from government, industry, investment, think tanks, academia, and the Indian diaspora. Rajesh Nambiar, President, Nasscom, said, 'The launch of the U.S. CEO Forum marks a pivotal step in strengthening Brand India on the global stage. Indian technology companies are not only powering digital transformation across the US but also creating jobs, investing in local communities, and driving innovation that delivers real impact.'' This Forum, planned around the foundational theme 'India Tech for America's Growth,' would serve as a strategic platform to deepen partnerships, align with key stakeholders, and position Indian tech as a vital contributor to America's growth story, he added. It would also drive ongoing engagements across US tech hubs such as Washington D.C., San Francisco, and Texas, building a strong network of champions for Indian tech in the US to foster growth, co-innovation, and policy alignment. The Forum would also align with the broader vision of achieving the $500 billion bilateral trade target. The Forum would also serve as a sustained engagement platform to reinforce the India–US tech corridor as a foundation for global digital transformation and inclusive economic growth. It would focus on advancing the India–US tech partnership from collaboration to co-creation, unlocking the transformative potential of AI, semiconductors, clean tech, and future skills. It will explore how cross-border partnerships can build resilient, secure, and innovation-led digital ecosystems, Nasscom further said. Emphasising the importance of tech collaborations, the industry body said, in an era defined by digital disruption, frontier technologies, and global rebalancing, tech collaboration has emerged as a central pillar of bilateral engagement, spanning artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum computing, digital public infrastructure, green energy, and resilient supply chains.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Volatility is a growth opportunity: Nasscom president
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills Geopolitics, trade tariffs, and rapid tech shifts are creating constant unpredictability but this volatility isn't a threat but a growth opportunity, Nasscom president Rajesh Nambiar said on Tuesday at the industry body's People Summit. He believed India is well-placed to lead through its strengths in GCCs, ER&D, and a rising tech-driven talent opened the Summit with a call to reimagine work and reposition talent for a changing world. In an era defined by uncertainty, he outlined why leadership must evolve, starting with people."We look at the uncertainty as a challenge and then the fact that there is so much opportunity," he said. "This is not going to happen without a significant focus on people and talent becomes the undercurrent for everything. Our business leaders have to be people leaders and our HR leaders will have to be business leaders."He went on to add that culture and engagement will be a driving factor and that hiring should focus on skills, not degrees. Further, he felt that HR tech and AI must be embedded into workflows to stay competitive. Nambiar highlighted that in order to build a hybrid future of humans and AI, learnability should be at the the Summit, Tamil Nadu's minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, P Thiaga Rajan spoke of the intersection of technology, people, policy, and infrastructure. He highlighted the need for AI to touch the lives of citizens at every level of society."The only real long term solution is that it has to be ubiquitous, it has to be comprehensive and it has to be across all levels of interaction," he said. "It can't be only people with smartphones or only people with laptops. It needs to be at every level of society. Technology on the government side and citizens on the other side. It has to be comprehensive."Nasscom also announced the formation of its new Talent Council — a strategic industry-led initiative dedicated to building a future-ready, globally competitive digital workforce . It announced Satish H. C., chief delivery officer at Infosys , as the chair of the Council."With over three decades of experience in global talent strategy, innovation, and digital transformation, Satish will lead the council's efforts to shape a globally competitive, high-trust industry workforce," Nasscom said in a Council will seek to unlock new models for talent mobility, retention, and models, while driving regionally distributed employability programs. Equally, it aims to strengthen data-driven decision-making by enabling access to exclusive research, market intelligence, and global best practices to shape organisational strategies.
Mint
19-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
Rajesh Nambiar: A steady India offers the wobbly world a useful anchor
Rajesh Nambiar India's macroeconomic strength, democratic stability, rising innovation and robust talent pool make it a valuable destination for global businesses. This is not just about Apple Inc's iPhone production. Interest in India is increasing across the board. Tim Cook announced in his latest earnings call for Apple Inc that India will become the primary manufacturing hub for iPhones sold in the US. Gift this article The world today is undergoing a recalibration of trade ties. From tariff escalation and geopolitical conflicts to export curbs and volatile commodities, the post-globalization order is fundamentally being reshaped. In the past five years, global businesses have had to rip up more playbooks than they have followed. Yet, despite robust global demand, cross-border business has grown increasingly complex. The world today is undergoing a recalibration of trade ties. From tariff escalation and geopolitical conflicts to export curbs and volatile commodities, the post-globalization order is fundamentally being reshaped. In the past five years, global businesses have had to rip up more playbooks than they have followed. Yet, despite robust global demand, cross-border business has grown increasingly complex. Amid this uncertainty, where can businesses find predictability, scalability and resilience? The answer increasingly is India. Global businesses are shifting East, especially to India, not because India is cheap, but because India has the potential. It stands out as a trusted, open and steady innovation partner. But this is not only about resilience. It is about readiness. In 2020, a moment of collective transformation unfolded almost overnight as a billion Indians moved their lives online. Classrooms went virtual, groceries were ordered through apps, offices went digital and payments were made with a fingerprint. Yet, the network held steady, systems scaled efficiently and people adapted swiftly. It was proof of preparedness. India is no longer the world's back office. With Silicon Valley giants building their largest hubs here and global capability centres (GCCs) driving global digital operations, India is becoming the brain and increasingly also the backbone of global tech. When Tim Cook announced in his latest earnings call for Apple Inc that India will become the primary manufacturing hub for iPhones sold in the US, it was not just another big multinational shake-up story. It exemplified the rising tide of interest that corporations and governments are showing in doing business with India. Just days before, US pharma major Eli Lilly set up its second Indian GCC in Hyderabad. Also Read: Global capability centres in India: GE is showing the way Stability and innovation: India's macroeconomic stability has positioned it as one of the most resilient large economies globally. While global growth is set to slow, India is defying the trend. Its relatively low dependence on external trade provides a buffer against global disruptions. Its economy's consumption-led growth model driven by domestic demand provides a natural cushion against external shocks. Further, India is deepening its economic integration strategically. Recent free trade agreements with the UK, UAE and Australia have gone beyond mere tariff concessions, encompassing critical areas like services, digital trade and investment—hallmarks of a tech-forward economy. Simultaneously, India is expediting discussions with the US on a trade agreement. India's role in shaping global tech: The case for investing in India has never been more compelling. With a median age of 28, India's demographic dividend offers a clear edge over ageing economies like in Europe. This tech-savvy user base is primed to adopt and scale emerging technologies and AI solutions. Tariffs may disrupt the movement of goods, but they don't obstruct the flow of talent, intellectual property or digital services—areas where India holds an advantage. Multinationals looking to de-risk supply chains are increasingly finding India to be a rational alternative not just for cost reasons, but for its capabilities and strong governance. With over 1,750 GCCs currently, it is clear that global enterprises increasingly view India as a critical hub for talent, innovation and operational excellence. A robust talent and DeepTech pool: India's vast pool of STEM graduates is driving innovation across sectors—from EVs and pharmaceuticals to advanced digital products. This talent base positions India as a top choice for multinationals scouting for programming expertise and/or locations to set up global IT centres. Indian developers are among the largest contributors to platforms like GitHub. By 2028, India is projected to surpass the US to become the world's largest developer community on that platform. India also hosts the world's third-largest tech startup ecosystem, home to 35,000 such new businesses, 4,000 of them in DeepTech. From Skyroot Aerospace (India's first private rocket launcher) to ideaForge (a UAV leader) and QNu Labs (quantum cybersecurity), Indian startups are setting global benchmarks. With the world's second-highest number of unicorns and a three-fold rise in tech initial public offerings since 2023, India's innovation ecosystem is scaling fast and gaining investor confidence. The cost of not betting on India: In an era where friend-shoring and de-risking dominate global trade strategies, India offers not only alignment with democratic values, but also strategic economic rationale. Amid today's tariff uncertainty, India enjoys a window of opportunity. It faces lower reciprocal tariffs than many of its competitors, particularly in sectors like electronics; this gives it an edge. While the US pushes for re-shoring, higher export tariffs from countries like Vietnam, Thailand and Taiwan make India more attractive. Though some firms may opt to relocate closer to the US, the risks and costs of such re-shoring remain high. While no economy is immune to global shocks, India's structural strengths—its young workforce, robust digital stack and deep entrepreneurship—make it a rare constant in an otherwise volatile equation. For global businesses and policymakers, the question is no longer 'Why India?' but 'How fast can we move to India?' The author is president, Nasscom. Topics You May Be Interested In
The Hindu
02-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
NASSCOM delegation discusses Andhra Pradesh's tech vision with Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
A delegation of the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) led by its president Rajesh Nambiar met Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at the Secretariat on Monday. They discussed the vision for positioning Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) as a leading global technology hub through innovation, talent, and infrastructure. Mr. Naidu said in a message on 'X' that Andhra Pradesh was a compelling alternative to saturated hubs, offering a unique advantages for India's growing tech sector driven by Global Capability Centres (GCCs), Engineering, Research & Development (ER&D) and Artificial Intelligence. He stated that the Andhra Pradesh Government's key initiatives that were deliberated include an AI, Quantum and GovTech Innovation Sandbox for real-world pilot testing, a 100K Tech Apprentice Program for bridging talent gaps, a Coastal Cloud & Cyber Corridor for green data infrastructure, and an Andhra - for - Bharat initiative aimed at scaling rural-tech solutions. The NASSCOM delegation comprised vice-president and Head of Membership & Outreach Srikanth Srinivasan, and Head of ER&D, Siva Prasad Polimetla.
