Indian IT industry
How Missing an IIM Exam Led Nandan Nilekani to Co-Found Infosys: A Serendipitous Journey
Oct 24, 2025 02:14 pm CST
Discover how a missed IIM entrance exam became a pivotal moment in Nandan Nilekani's life, leading him to meet Narayana Murthy at Patni Computer Systems and eventually co-found Infosys, transforming India's IT landscape. Under his leadership as CEO from 2002 to 2007, Infosys experienced sixfold growth, demonstrating how unexpected detours can lead to remarkable success stories in entrepreneurship.
Trump's H-1B Visa Fee Hike Accelerates US Companies' Shift to Indian Global Capability Centers
Sep 30, 2025 02:48 pm CST
Donald Trump's dramatic increase in H-1B visa fees to $100,000 is prompting US companies to relocate high-value operations to India's Global Capability Centers. With India already hosting 1,700 GCCs that have evolved beyond tech support to become innovation hubs, industry experts predict accelerated growth as firms seek to maintain strategic functions in-house while bypassing immigration restrictions.