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| Urbanisation of India: Huge growth opportunities |
| – by Arun Jethmalani |
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An inescapable trend is the rapid urbanisation of India. Existing cities are growing rapidly in all directions, some are growing vertically; and many villages now resemble towns. This will create huge opportunity; and the biggest is likely to be in low-cost housing. |
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| Philippines: gaining in voice BPO |
| – by Jui Narendran |
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The Philippines has been a destination of choice for BPO services, particularly voice-based. While it may lead in contact centre offshoring, the country needs to increase non-voice processes since the business of outsourcing has moved up the value chain. |
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| M&A deals in telecom sector likely to soar |
| – by Shima Kalyanpur |
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In 2010, the telecom sector surpassed the financial services sector as the “busiest” M&A market. An increase in the volume of M&A deals in the telecom sector in 2011 is inevitable. Tempting target valuations are expected to be the primary driver. |
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| Indian M&A falls in Q1 2011, but prospects still bright |
| – by Aniket Pargaonkar |
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As cash-rich Indian companies continue to hunt for strategic bargains globally, despite the slow start, it is expected that 2011 will see a high volume of M&A activity in India. In fact India and China are expected to be the most active buyers as attractive valuations drive deals globally. |
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