6 Dec, 2008, ,NEW DELHI: Business Process Outsourcing firms are likely to see 2.5 lakh job losses by the first quarter of 2009 in the wake of downturn in the
US and other developed economies, BPO industry association said.
Though the industry is likely to see thousands of job losses, the silver lining is that the recession would compel more companies in the US and Europe to look at outsourcing as a way to cut costs and improve efficiencies, the Business Process Industry Association of India (BPIAI) President Samir Chopra said.
Praveen Sengar, Head-Software, Services & Industry (Vertical Reserach), IDC India Ltd saidthe slowdown is likely to impact expansion plans of the industry, as the time taken for signing up new clients is taking longer time.
"It will also result in greater consolidation and promote diversification into areas hitherto considered as non-core activities," Sengar said.
Chopra said that urgent government measures are required to boost the industry, specially for the medium and small enterprises.
Both fiscal and administrative measures like extending tax relief for another 5-10 years and export promotion steps, including market development fund is need of the hour, Chopra said.
He further said the terrorist attacks in Mumbai has led to the widespread cancellations of visits and forthcoming international events.
Source:
http://infotech.indiatimes.com/News/BPOs_may_lose_25_lakh_jobs_/articleshow/3800
US and other developed economies, BPO industry association said.
Though the industry is likely to see thousands of job losses, the silver lining is that the recession would compel more companies in the US and Europe to look at outsourcing as a way to cut costs and improve efficiencies, the Business Process Industry Association of India (BPIAI) President Samir Chopra said.
Praveen Sengar, Head-Software, Services & Industry (Vertical Reserach), IDC India Ltd saidthe slowdown is likely to impact expansion plans of the industry, as the time taken for signing up new clients is taking longer time.
"It will also result in greater consolidation and promote diversification into areas hitherto considered as non-core activities," Sengar said.
Chopra said that urgent government measures are required to boost the industry, specially for the medium and small enterprises.
Both fiscal and administrative measures like extending tax relief for another 5-10 years and export promotion steps, including market development fund is need of the hour, Chopra said.
He further said the terrorist attacks in Mumbai has led to the widespread cancellations of visits and forthcoming international events.
Source:
http://infotech.indiatimes.com/News/BPOs_may_lose_25_lakh_jobs_/articleshow/3800
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