ABOUT THE BOOK

India has emerged over the last 20 years as the most preferred destination for outsourcing of Information Technology (IT) services. The vibrant industry is contributing immensely by providing information about latest technology and international business practices. Various sectors of the Indian economy, such as industry, finance, insurance, communications and transport, have adopted IT in a big way. Trade in IT and an IT-enabled service has been the main driver of growth in India’s trade in services in recent years. However, there are certain areas of concern which need to be given the desired policy attention and weightage. This book consists of 16 research papers, authored by eminent scholars in the field, which have been categorized in the following 3 theme parts: Part I: Performance, Challenges and Prospects of India IT Sector Part II: Diffusion (Use) of IT into Other Sectors of the Economy Part III: Social Aspects of IT Sector