Tag: NASSCOM
Indian startups rake in $6.5 billion funding in Q2 2021: Nasscom
The biggest deal during the quarter was the $800 mn fundraise by food delivery platform Swiggy, followed by ShareChat $502 mn, Byju's $340 mn, PharmEasy $323 mn and Meesho $300 mn
Mercedes-Benz bags Nasscom’s award for R&D efforts
The award, given to Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) has been set up by industry body Nasscom to evangelize India as a powerhouse of innovation.
Nasscom supported DronaMaps tech to power future disaster rescue operations
The new hi-tech DronaMaps specialises in command-and-control centers that integrate existing information of geography with a backbone of 3D drone maps and drone live feeds
Indian technology services sector to breach $350 billion mark by 2025: McKinsey
A Nasscom report jointly released by McKinsey & Company Knowledge Partners - also noted that technology-driven companies are leading the path to a faster recovery globally
Microsoft’s JV with Centre brings access to digital skills for 30 lakh people in one year
Microsoft under its global outreach programme has partnered with the Union government to create a strong digital skilling ecosystem in the country
Over 30% jump in digital transformation deals during pandemic: Nasscom
There has been a notable acceleration in technology spending during the pandemic, and it witnessed a 30% jump in digital transformation deals, according to Nasscom
Telangana onboards Microsoft, Nasscom to skill 30K youths in AI
With a partnership with Microsoft and Nasscom, the Telangana government aims to skill 30,000 youths in next-generation technologies.
New H-1B Visa rules will restrict US access to skilled talent: Nasscom
IT Industry body Nasscom said that the changes announced to the H-1B visa program by US will restrict access to talent and will harm the American economy
SAP eyes India’s MSMEs with ‘Global Bharat’ program
With the aim to focus on MSMEs market in India, SAP has launched 'Global Bharat' program with Nasscom, UNDP and Pratham
Nasscom spent Rs 3.4 crore to lobby US govt in 2019
Prime focus of Nasscom in lobbying in US included the department of commerce, education, homeland security, and department of labour.
