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At the forefront of tech innovation, we aim to establish India as a global hub and a pivotal player in the tech industry. Through our focus on emerging and under-penetrated markets like the Middle East and Africa, we are enhancing our global partnerships, fostering thought leadership, cultivating innovative solutions, and highlighting new business opportunities.

Global Trade Development

GTD - Empowering the Indian Tech Industry

Who is GTD
Nasscom's Global Trade Division is the engine behind innovation and strategic outreach, facilitating a favorable business environment for international growth of Indian IT-BPM companies. We strengthen relationships with overseas clients and stakeholders through market development, proactive policy interventions, and alliances. Our branding initiatives are focused on amplifying the global presence of the Indian tech sector to foster profound international collaborations. This multifaceted approach strengthens the industry’s global footprint, ensuring sustained growth and success.
Global Trade Development
how does gtd work
Proactive Policy Promotion/Development
Proactive Policy Promotion/Development
Advocating for policies that support a thriving global tech ecosystem.
Access to Global Markets
Access to Global Markets
Providing invaluable insights and access to unlock the vast potential of emerging markets for businesses aiming to expand their global presence.
Global IT Alliances
Global IT Alliances
Builiding successful alliances with international tech associations to foster effective collaboration and mutual growth, benefiting the tech sector.
Free Trade Advocacy
Free Trade Advocacy
Advancing principles of free trade to facilitate unhindered global trade dynamics with a focus on key issues like labour mobility, fair taxation and social justice.
Discovering/Unveiling New Opportunities
Discovering/Unveiling New Opportunities
Exploring new geographies to discover untapped markets and further expanding our global reach.

SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES)

Empowering India’s Tech SMEs to Grow, Scale, and Lead

WHO ARE WE

The Nasscom SME Council is at the forefront of enabling India’s Small and Medium Technology Enterprises to become resilient, future-ready, and globally recognized. Through strategic mentorship, international exposure, skilling, and innovation-driven programs, we help SMEs navigate growth challenges and seize new opportunities in the digital age.

WHAT WE’RE SOLVING FOR

Despite contributing significantly to India's digital economy, many tech SMEs face challenges in accessing global markets, adopting emerging technologies, skilling talent, and scaling sustainably. NASSCOM’s focused interventions ensure these businesses are not left behind but rather positioned to lead.

SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES)

Nasscom SME Council Priorities
Flagship Platforms for Recognition & Visibility

Flagship Platforms for Recognition & Visibility

  • SME Inspire Awards: Celebrating excellence across 25 categories—innovation, growth, and delivery leadership.
  • Nasscom SME Confluence: Annual knowledge-sharing and networking summit for 1,000+ SME stakeholders.
  • SME Annual Report: Insights, trends, and transformation stories of India’s tech SMEs.
Strategic Growth & Mentorship

Strategic Growth & Mentorship

  • DISHA Mentorship: 1:1 guidance from industry experts to help SME founders reach growth milestones.
  • 2nd Orbit (IIT Bombay): A residential strategic mentoring retreat for high-growth SMEs.
  • DISHA Circle: Peer-focused mentoring for early-stage SMEs from emerging hubs.
Market Expansion & Exposure

Market Expansion & Exposure

  • Global Delegations: Participation in international expos like GITEX (Dubai), Vivatech (France), London Tech Week.
  • Domestic Market Connect: National and sector-specific expos to boost visibility and B2B access.
  • Go-To-Market Sessions: Practical workshops and insights to explore and capture new business opportunities.
Skilling & Academia-Industry Engagement

Skilling & Academia-Industry Engagement

  • C3 – SME–Academia Connect: In-person collaborations with Tier 2/3 city colleges to co-create a job-ready tech workforce.
  • FutureSkills Platform Integration: Students upskill in AI, Cybersecurity, and other in-demand fields via curated online content.
AI & Technology Enablement

AI & Technology Enablement

  • AI Champions Program: A 6-month cohort helping SMEs understand, experiment, and adopt AI in practical ways.
  • CyberShield: A multi-city initiative to equip SMEs with cybersecurity capabilities, tools, and response frameworks.
Social Impact & CSR

Social Impact & CSR

  • SMEs for Social Good: A growing movement of tech SMEs co-funding skilling and social development projects. The 2025 cohort impacted 180+ underprivileged students through CSR-led skilling programs.

SME Council Members
Maulik Bhansali

Maulik Bhansali

Chair – SME Council , CEO, Netweb Software Pvt Ltd.

Sriram Subramanya

Sriram Subramanya

Past Chair – SME Council, Founder, MD & CEO, Integra Software

Amit Shah

Amit Shah

Axium Global Pvt Ltd, Director & Co-Founder

Sameer Jain

Sameer Jain

CEO, Net Solutions

Dipti Agrawal

Dipti Agrawal

Co-founder & CEO, Tudip Technologies

Dharshan Shanthamurthy

Dharshan Shanthamurthy

Founder & CEO , SISA Info Security

Dr. Ashwini Kumar Rath

Dr. Ashwini Kumar Rath

Founder & CEO , Batoi Systems Pvt Ltd

Ganna Vadlamaani

Ganna Vadlamaani

President & CEO, Amzur Technologies Pvt Ltd

Manivannan J.K.

Manivannan J.K.

CEO , Desicrew Solutions Pvt Ltd

Namrata Gupta

Namrata Gupta

Co-Founder & COO , Synoverge Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

 Parijat Agarwal

Parijat Agarwal

Co Founder & COO, Metacube Software

Partap Aggarwal

Partap Aggarwal

Founder & CEO, IDS Infotech Limited

Pavan Verma

Pavan Verma

Founder & CEO , Redian Software Global

Prassadh Shanmugam

Prassadh Shanmugam

Director & CEO , KGISL Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Priyankar Baid

Priyankar Baid

Founder & CEO, P B Tech Impact Solutions  Pvt Ltd

Sandeep Sengupta

Sandeep Sengupta

MD & Founder , ISOAH Data Securities Pvt Ltd

Sumana Iyenger

Sumana Iyenger

Co-Founder & CEO , Goavega Software Pvt. Ltd.

Sunil Rawat

Sunil Rawat

MD & Founder , Softude Infotech Pvt Ltd

Rajesh Raju

Rajesh Raju

CEO, Achala IT Solutions Pvt.Ltd

Vijay Kumar

Vijay Kumar

CEO & Co-Founder, In App Information Technologies (India) Pvt Ltd


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Global Capability Centers

Global Capability Centers

India's 4th generation Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are transitioning; they're stepping into co-leadership roles, igniting innovation in product development and technology. They are significantly benefiting their parent organizations in their capacity as technological hubs of excellence. GCCs seamlessly blend traditional corporate functions with state-of-the-art analytics and AI, amplifying their importance in the global business arena. As they become increasingly essential to corporate strategies, GCCs are rapidly expanding across sectors like finance, healthcare, retail, and tech, serving as accelerators for innovation and leadership. Due to the integration of technology and leadership within GCCs, they on track to become indispensable strategic partners in a globally interconnected business landscape.

Global Capability Centers

GCC Council Member
Mamatha Madireddy

Mamatha Madireddy

GCC Council Chair, MD & Head of HSBC Global Service Centres (GSCs), HSBC, India

Amit Kalra

Amit Kalra

Managing Director & Head GBS, Swiss Re Global Business Solutions India Private Limited

Anahita Tiwari

Anahita Tiwari

Managing Director, Head - India Global Centers, Morgan Stanley

Ankur Mittal

Ankur Mittal

Chief Technology Officer & Managing Director, Lowe's India

Balu Chaturvedula

Balu Chaturvedula

SVP & Country Head, Walmart Global Tech

Jaideep Agarwal

Jaideep Agarwal

India Global Business Services Leader , Warner Bros. Discovery

Jay Doshi

Jay Doshi

MD, Corporate Units, Digital & India , BT Group

Naveen Gullapalli

Naveen Gullapalli

Managing Director , Amgen Technology Private Limited

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar

CEO , Barclays Global Services, India

Rajat Raheja

Rajat Raheja

Division President , Amdocs India

Rajashekhar Jamalamadaka

Rajashekhar Jamalamadaka

Managing Director and Board Director, Roche Digital Center of Excellence, India

Ramkumar Narayanan

Ramkumar Narayanan

EVP, Head of FIS India and Philippines Technology and Services Organization , Fidelity Information Services/ FIS

Ruchika Panesar

Ruchika Panesar

CDIO Group COO and Country Head, India, Natwest Group

Sachin Kulkarni

Sachin Kulkarni

President, Global Services, Fiserv

Siva Kumar Padmanabhan

Siva Kumar Padmanabhan

MD, AstraZeneca India Pvt. Ltd. , & VP, Global IT Enterprise Capabilities & Solutions

Uday Odedra

Uday Odedra

Executive Vice President Head of India and the Philippines Region, Wells Fargo & Company

Uma Ratnam Krishnan

Uma Ratnam Krishnan

Managing Director , Optum India

Vijayaraman J. Subramanian

Vijayaraman J. Subramanian

Vice President & Managing Director, Verizon India


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India’s ER&D Ecosystem

A Strategic Partner for Global Innovation

WHO ARE WE

India is emerging as a global hub for full-lifecycle product innovation. With deep strengths in digital engineering, domain expertise, and product realization (DDP), we enable scalable, end-to-end R&D for global enterprises.

The ecosystem brings together global capability centers, service providers, startups, and academia. R&D exports are projected to reach $56B in FY25, up from $33B in FY19, growing at 9.5% CAGR. India now accounts for 27% of total tech exports and nearly half the sector’s growth.

India’s ER&D Ecosystem

Engineering Is Being Redefined: Three Key Technology Shifts

Global R&D priorities are evolving. India is well-positioned to lead in these three transformative areas:

AI-Native, Software-Defined Engineering
AI-Native, Software-Defined Engineering

Products are becoming software-first, AI-powered, and continuously upgradable. India offers deep AI integration, digital twin expertise, and mature delivery.

Hyper-Automated and Cognitive Manufacturing
Hyper-Automated and Cognitive Manufacturing

R&D and manufacturing are converging into intelligent, closed-loop systems. India enables real-time automation and production efficiency at scale.

Sustainable and Circular Product Engineering
Sustainable and Circular Product Engineering

Sustainability is now central to product design and compliance. India enables lifecycle transparency, material intelligence, and eco-efficient innovation.


THREE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES TO SCALE INDIA’S R&D TO $100B+ BY 2030

Nasscom is spearheading a national effort to unlock the next phase of growth for India’s R&D sector. Through three focused strategic priorities, India is set to emerge as a global leader in innovation.

Strengthening India’s R&D Competitiveness and Global Market Expansion
Strengthening India’s R&D Competitiveness and Global Market Expansion
  • Position India as a preferred partner for global product innovation.
  • Elevate visibility through global CXO voices and global marketing campaigns.
  • Scale success models to accelerate global adoption.
  • Advocate for policies that support large-scale R&D mandates.

What This Unlocks:

  • Global R&D mandates anchored in India.
  • Enhanced credibility and trust in India’s innovation ecosystem.
  • Strengthened India’s leadership in global R&D.
Deepening India’s Technology Skills and Shaping Workforce Evolution
Deepening India’s Technology Skills and Shaping Workforce Evolution
  • Design and scale NCVET-credited, role-based deep-skilling programs.
  • Build job-linked engineering graduation pipelines across colleges.
  • Implement modular reskilling for freshers and mid-career engineers.
  • Foster faculty–industry collaboration for real-world exposure.

What This Unlocks:

  • Scalable, high-quality talent aligned with global R&D needs.
  • Accelerated time-to-productivity for global innovation programs.
  • Inclusive access to world-class talent across Tier 1–3 cities.
Catalyzing AI Transformation and DeepTech Innovation
Catalyzing AI Transformation and DeepTech Innovation
  • Lead frontier technologies to align with global R&D priorities.
  • Showcase India-built breakthroughs and inspire industry-wide adoption.
  • Strengthen enterprise, startup, and academia collaboration for faster time-to-market.
  • Align ecosystem readiness with the India Innovation Index.

What This Unlocks:

  • Scalable, IP-led innovation from India.
  • Reduced risk and cost for enterprises exploring DeepTech.
  • Recognition of India as a premier innovation partner, not just a delivery hub.

STAKEHOLDER IMPACT
R&D Service Providers & GCCs
R&D Service Providers & GCCs

Expanded global mandates, deeper co-innovation roles, access to world-class talent, and scalable innovation capabilities.

Global Enterprises
Global Enterprises

De-risked entry into India, access to DDP-led engineering solutions, faster innovation cycles, and a talent pool aligned to global R&D needs.

Startups & Academia
Startups & Academia

Co-creation opportunities, access to industry-connected talent, and a platform for commercialization and academic collaboration.


Engineering R&D Council Members
Kishor Patil

Kishor Patil

Co-founder, CEO & MD - KPIT, Chair Nasscom ER&D Council

Arvind Vaishnav

Arvind Vaishnav

Head - Innovation Campus, Philips

Arun Gopinath

Arun Gopinath

Head, India Technology Centre, Mobile Networks, Nokia

Chandra Reddy K

Chandra Reddy K

EVP & MD, Capgemini Engineering, India

Debashis Neogi

Debashis Neogi

Managing Director, Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India

Guru Mallikarjuna

Guru Mallikarjuna

Senior Vice President, Mobility Solutions, Bosch Global Software Technologies

Lakshminarayanan Ramalingam

Lakshminarayanan Ramalingam

COO, Quest Global Engineering Services Private Limited

Lalitha Indrakanti

Lalitha Indrakanti

CEO, Jaguar Land Rover Technology & Business Services India

Manas Das

Manas Das

Senior Director, Business Operations, Intel India

Piyush Jain

Piyush Jain

Deputy CTO (CTO Designate), L&T Technology Services

Radhakrishnan Kodakkal

Radhakrishnan Kodakkal

VP & Head, Global Technology & Engineering Center, Whirlpool Corporation

RV Narasimham

RV Narasimham

President, Engineering Services, Tech Mahindra

Sandhya Varanasi

Sandhya Varanasi

VP & CTO, Energy Management, Schneider Electric

Sivakumar Selva Ganapathy

Sivakumar Selva Ganapathy

Vice President, Digital/IT, Johnson Controls India

Srikumar Rao

Srikumar Rao

Managing Partner and Global Head, Engineering Edge , Wipro

Sumithra Ranganathan

Sumithra Ranganathan

Senior Vice President, Global Delivery, HCLTech

BPM

Business Process Management: The Industry Now

India's BPM industry has evolved from backend voice services to intelligent, data-driven operations. This shift is focused on driving business outcomes through an extensive understanding of underlying processes. Now, the industry now offers transformation as a service, emphasizing design thinking, agile delivery, and automation. With a revenue of $47.4 Bn (FY23E) and housing the largest concentration of G2000 companies, India's BPM sector remains a global leader, characterized by cloud-based AI, data monetization, and automation. This evolution positions India at the forefront of delivering BPM 4.0's full potential.

BPM
Nasscom's BPM Council : What we do
Growth Mindset
Growth Mindset

Driving the growth of the BPM sector with a keen focus on three vital areas : capacity development, market development, and strategic positioning of the industry to achieve its goals.

Policy Advocacy
Policy Advocacy

Advocating for supportive policies to sustain the sector's expansion and success. This creates the right environment that will maintain cost competitiveness and nurture growth.

Centres of Excellence
Centres of Excellence

Fostering analytics based Centers of Excellence that encourage innovation driven growth, through a focus on key areas like AI customer experience (CX) and Data-Driven Insights. These centers serve as hubs for technological advancement which is critical for the progress of the BPM industry.

Talent & Skill Development
Talent & Skill Development

Prioritizing industry-specific and relevant academic curriculum, we focus on cultivating and developing skills directly aligned with the sector's evolving requirements. This approach ensures a consistent supply of proficient professionals capable to meet the changing needs of the industry.


BPM Council Members
Jasjit Kang

Jasjit Kang

Nasscom BPM Council Chair, Managing Partner and Global Head, Business Process Services, Wipro Ltd.

Harita Gupta

Harita Gupta

Past BPM Council Chair, SVP, Head of Global Experience, Sutherland Global Services Pvt Ltd

Abhinandan Jain

Abhinandan Jain

Global Chief Growth Officer, Aegis Customer Support Services Private Limited

Arvind Subramanian

Arvind Subramanian

EVP & MD India, Iron Mountain

Birendra Sen

Birendra Sen

BPM Head, Tech Mahindra Ltd

Diwakar Singhal

Diwakar Singhal

COO / SVP, GENPACT India Private Limited

Jitender Mohan

Jitender Mohan

EVP & Travel BU Head, WNS Global Services

Naozer Dalal

Naozer Dalal

CEO, Alldigi Tech Limited

Rajiv Malhotra

Rajiv Malhotra

Managing Director, Operations Delivery & Transformation Lead, EMEA , Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Sanjay Kukreja

Sanjay Kukreja

CTO/ Global Head of Technology, eClerx Services Ltd

Sanjay Ponnappa

Sanjay Ponnappa

Regional President India & EMEA, Alorica

Sapna Bhambani

Sapna Bhambani

SVP of Operations & India Geo Leader, TaskUs India Private Limited

Srikant Balan

Srikant Balan

SVP & Business Head, Infosys BPM Ltd.

Subramanian Sankaran

Subramanian Sankaran

President and Global Chief Operating Officer, Xceedance Consulting India Private Limited

Vikas Bhalla

Vikas Bhalla

President & Head AI Services & Ops, EXL


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