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India needs to increase R&D spending to 3% of GDP: Kris Gopalakrishnan

Private sector must contribute 1.5% to such spending, he says in speech urging educational institutions to teach new technologies

India needs to increase R&D spending to 3% of GDP: Kris Gopalakrishnan
Updated On : 08 Dec 2023 | 11:59 PM IST

Indian IT industry to be worth $350 bn by 2030: Kris Gopalakrishnan

'High-growth industry' will continue performance despite global slowdown, says co-founder of Infosys

Indian IT industry to be worth $350 bn by 2030: Kris Gopalakrishnan
Updated On : 29 Nov 2023 | 10:55 PM IST

Indian IT industry to hire 200,000 people in near term: Kris Gopalakrishnan

'Ups and downs' in global economy will not impact Indian industry for long, he says

Indian IT industry to hire 200,000 people in near term: Kris Gopalakrishnan
Updated On : 16 Nov 2022 | 6:06 PM IST

'India will continue to be a lower cost economy for two more decades'

India will continue to be a lower cost economy for around two more decades, and it will be cheaper to design and manufacture products here for many years, Infosys' co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan said on Monday. In the next three decades, India will reach where China is today by becoming a middle-income country with a per capita income of at least USD 6-7,000, Gopalakrishnan said while addressing the first convocation of Somaiya Vidyavihar University. "India will continue to be a lower cost economy for the next 10-20 years, whereas the countries above us in development are all higher income countries. It will be cheaper to ideate, to design, to develop and manufacture products in India for many years to come," he said. It can be noted that labour arbitrage, especially on the services front, has been very helpful to the country's growth. The IT sector which emerged out of it is now a USD 220 billion industry and supports millions of jobs. Gopalakrishnan further said the country will

'India will continue to be a lower cost economy for two more decades'
Updated On : 31 Oct 2022 | 11:20 PM IST

Working for 2 firms at same time goes against trust: Kris Gopalakrishnan

One has to be 'fully committed' to one organisation, says co-founder of Infosys

Working for 2 firms at same time goes against trust: Kris Gopalakrishnan
Updated On : 20 Sep 2022 | 5:30 PM IST

India will lead the world in innovation, says Kris Gopalakrishnan

Co-founder of Infosys Kris Gopalakrishnan was the chief guest for the virtual inaugural function at IIM Kozhikode

India will lead the world in innovation, says Kris Gopalakrishnan
Updated On : 16 Dec 2021 | 2:38 PM IST

Data protection law will bring clarity, help research: Kris Gopalakrishnan

Infosys co-founder was heading a committee on non-personal data protection bill, which had submitted its report to govt a few months back

Data protection law will bring clarity, help research: Kris Gopalakrishnan
Updated On : 02 Dec 2021 | 7:13 PM IST

MobiKwik raises Rs 52 cr from HT group, Kris Gopalakrishnan's family office

Fintech firm MobiKwik on Friday said it has raised Rs 52 crore in funding, led by Hindustan Media Ventures

MobiKwik raises Rs 52 cr from HT group, Kris Gopalakrishnan's family office
Updated On : 04 Dec 2020 | 2:14 PM IST

RBI sets up innovation hub for financial sector under Kris Gopalakrishnan

The aim of the facility is to create an eco-system that would "focus on promoting access to financial services and products. This will also promote financial inclusion

RBI sets up innovation hub for financial sector under Kris Gopalakrishnan
Updated On : 17 Nov 2020 | 10:53 PM IST

Kris Gopalakrishnan named first chairperson of Reserve Bank Innovation Hub

The Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) was set up to promote innovation across the financial sector

Kris Gopalakrishnan named first chairperson of Reserve Bank Innovation Hub
Updated On : 17 Nov 2020 | 2:04 PM IST

Kris Gopalakrishnan-backed start-up Verloop.io raises $5 million

Series-A round led by Alpha Wave Incubation; existing investors IDFC Parampara and Gopalakrishnan among other participants

Kris Gopalakrishnan-backed start-up Verloop.io raises $5 million
Updated On : 25 Aug 2020 | 8:25 PM IST

Data anonymity

Panel's proposals on governance framework need a relook

Data anonymity
Updated On : 29 Jul 2020 | 12:20 AM IST

Govt-appointed experts' panel suggests regulating data, checking monopolies

The government has invited feedback from public on the report submitted by the committee to fine-tune the suggestions of the panel for non-personal data governance

Govt-appointed experts' panel suggests regulating data, checking monopolies
Updated On : 14 Jul 2020 | 10:04 PM IST

Over 1 mn IT employees to work from home post-lockdown: Kris Gopalakrishnan

The former CEO and Managing Director of Infosys said he does not see job losses in the IT sector

Over 1 mn IT employees to work from home post-lockdown: Kris Gopalakrishnan
Updated On : 27 Apr 2020 | 6:49 PM IST

Investors need to double down on existing investments: Kris Gopalakrishnan

Some start-ups are also considering salary cuts, especially at the senior levels, says Gopalakrishnan

Investors need to double down on existing investments: Kris Gopalakrishnan
Updated On : 04 Apr 2020 | 11:01 PM IST

Startups need to opt for IPO to tackle fund crunch: Kris Gopalakrishnan

Gopalakrishnan advised startups to take minimum funds from angel, friends and families. They have to create minimum viable product, and establish unit economics and profitable model, he underlined.

Startups need to opt for IPO to tackle fund crunch: Kris Gopalakrishnan
Updated On : 07 Feb 2020 | 6:12 PM IST

Indian firms should list overseas, improve governance: Kris Gopalakrishnan

The global and domestic economy will grow and to capitalise on the same companies need to invest in innovation, he said

Indian firms should list overseas, improve governance: Kris Gopalakrishnan
Updated On : 18 Dec 2019 | 9:22 PM IST

Greaves Cotton to acquire remaining 18.77% stake in EV maker Ampere

The company will make additional investment of around Rs 60 crore to take its stake in Ampere to 100%

Greaves Cotton to acquire remaining 18.77% stake in EV maker Ampere
Updated On : 05 Nov 2019 | 6:39 PM IST

Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan to head govt's data panel

Ministry was considering a whitepaper that would form the basis for a wider consultation on non-personal data

Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan to head govt's data panel
Updated On : 14 Sep 2019 | 2:31 AM IST

No merit in news about massive layoffs in IT sector: Kris Gopalakrishnan

IT industry always looks for talent with right technical capability, says Gopalakrishnan

No merit in news about massive layoffs in IT sector: Kris Gopalakrishnan
Updated On : 05 Jun 2017 | 4:07 PM IST