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(a) whether outsourcing is a big market for India;
(b) if so, the estimated value of outsourcing market of India at present;
(c) the companies operating in the field of outsourcing in India;
(d) whether Indian companies are not capable of competing with the international companies in outsourcing;
(e) whether the Government proposes to promote Indian companies to bring them at a par with international companies; and
(f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(DR. SHAKEEL AHMAD)
(a) to (f): A Statement is laid on the Table of the Lok Sabha.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION
NO.405 FOR 24.08.2005 REGARDING OUTSOURCING MARKET.
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): Value of outsourcing market for Indian IT software industry
is US $17.2 Billion during 2004-05.
(c): The companies operating in the field of IT software &
services outsourcing in India have proven their mark in the global
market. Indian industry`s quality and cost benefits are amongst
various advantages that have made India a preferred destination
for outsourcing. As per the database maintained by National
Association of Software and Seervice Companies (NASSCOM), 3170
companies are engaged in outsourcing business in India.
(d): No Sir.
(e): Yes Sir..
(f): Details of various steps taken by the Government to promote
IT Software & Services exports sector are given in Annexure.