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Global technology and digital talent solutions provider NLB Services on Monday announced its foray into the Global Capability Centre (GCC) segment and is eyeing USD 200 million revenue over the next five years, a senior company executive has said. The company also announced the appointment of Abhilash Raghavan as Chief Business Officer (CBO) of its GCC vertical, who will lead global business strategy and accelerate growth across priority markets. Raghavan will help establish and scale operations across India and other key markets across North America, Asia, the UK and Europe. "India continues to be at the forefront of major GCC expansions globally. We have built a strong and trusted presence in the GCC ecosystem by consistently delivering transformative outcomes for global enterprises," NLB Services SVP and APAC Head Varun Sachdeva told PTI. "Over the next five years, we are aiming to generate around USD 200 million in revenue through our GCC-as-a-Service venture," he ...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will address the inaugural session of the ninth edition of the Global Technology Summit (GTS) -- India's flagship dialogue on geo-technology -- here on Thursday. GTS, co-hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Carnegie India, will be held from April 10-12. The inaugural session of the summit would begin with an address by Jaishankar, according to a statement issued by the MEA on Wednesday. "Convening leaders from government, industry, academia and civil society, the summit aims to shape global technology policy conversations with a focus on innovation, resilience and international cooperation," the statement said. The theme for this year's summit is 'Sambhavna', meaning possibility, and will explore how emerging technologies can drive inclusive growth, strengthen digital governance and deepen cross-border partnerships, it said. Over the course of three days, GTS 2025 will feature over 40 public sessions, including keynote address
Technology is shaping economies more profoundly than ever before, Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar said on Thursday as he outlined India's strengths as a global talent hub which positions it as a preferred partner in the global technological ecosystem. Nambiar was speaking at the IT industry body's Global Confluence 2025 here. "Today, the world is in a bit of an inflection point than ever before. Some of the technologies are actually playing a lot more influence on the economic models that we are seeing in the country," he said. Nambiar noted that the world is experiencing a global technological shift, which has created a rising demand for a high-quality talent base to meet the challenges and opportunities of this new landscape. There is no industry or country that is growing without technology playing a leading role. All of them have always been driven by technology to some extent, he said. "A country like India continues to be a partner of choice for the global technological ...
In an exciting convergence of technology and tradition, AI is reshaping the astrology landscape in India, enabling quick access to personalised insights, and appealing to a tech-savvy generation keen to explore their destinies through innovative digital platforms. Industry experts foresee a future in which AI complements rather than replaces human knowledge and expertise. This intriguing fusion is not just a passing trend, it's reshaping how millions of people in India engage with the stars and their destinies. "In India, AI is transforming traditional practices by digitising horoscopes, offering instant personalised readings, and enabling users to access astrological guidance anytime, anywhere, which has made astrology more approachable and popular. "Our AI astrologers are enabled to respond within seconds -- the responses are not only quick but more accurate too which resonates deeply with the users," AstroSage AI founder Punit Pandey said. AI-powered astrology apps offer a ...