Overall Covid situation did indirectly impact hiring: ABB's Sanjeev Sharma

In a Q&A, the MD of the engineering giant says each of the 18 divisions of the company has carved out its plan for business expansion where it sees merit

Amid the ongoing pandemic where industries are recovering from the hit of the second Covid-19 wave and also gearing up for a likely third wave, ABB Ltd, is looking to continue leveraging growth pockets and calibrate businesses to the recovery of growth industries like data centres, renewables, electronics and pharmaceuticals.

In an emailed interview with Aditi Divekar, managing director Sanjeev Sharma, talks about impact of Covid-19 on the company’s hiring and attrition rate, staying bullish on core business sectors such as oil and gas, cement, steel and mining. Edited excerpts:

Your revenue has taken a hit sequentially. How has the