Question : COMPETITION TO INDIAN SOFTWARE COMPANIES FROM EUROPEAN COUNTRIES



(a) whether European countries are becoming a major threat to Indian Software companies in the near future;

(b) if so, the details thereof specially software market developed by Bulgaria; and

(c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)

(a): No, Sir. As per National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) European countries are not seen as a major threat to Indian IT-BPO companies. Europe is viewed as a growing market opportunity by the industry with share of revenues earned from the region steadily increasing.

(b) and (c): Do not arise.