Capgemini and FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) Launches Study on the Telecom Market Opportunities in Rural India in Association with Indian Government
New Delhi, India - Study published in association with FICCI and DoT at India Telecom 2008
11 December 2008
Appointed as this year’s Knowledge Partner for India Telecom 2008 by the Indian Department of Telecommunications and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services and FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry), today released the findings of ‘Connecting Rural India: The Untapped Growth Opportunity’, a study in connection with the exponential growth in telecoms services in rural India. Didier Bonnet of Capgemini will launch the findings of the study with Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, during a ceremony at India Telecom 2008.
The conference will focus on how far improved broadband access will go into bridging the gap in unconnected rural India, as well as the next phase of opportunity for telecoms operators in the vast untapped rural markets of India. The report reveals that the strong growth seen in mobile telephony could be replicated across other telecom segments, such as broadband. Meanwhile, the advent of 3G networks is likely to drive a significant growth period of mobile broadband and advanced data services. The report also comments broadly on some of the key innovations the market will see develop in the coming year, as well as the regulatory and policy imperatives that the government has introduced to support the markets’ development.
Capgemini has strong telco expertise in India, providing strategic and operational consulting to global players entering into the local market, and addressing India’s telecom market as a viable investment option for them. In addition, Capgemini also advises Indian operators to further consolidate their position as local and global contenders.
“The Indian telecoms market is on the cusp of its next phase of growth, with rural India as the key new market that operators will be able to target for the first time. Given the untapped nature of the rural market, operators will need to take a strategic approach in order to compete effectively for the growing revenue opportunity. Operators will have to make key decisions regarding the cost of wireline infrastructure, as well as weighing up possibilities such as broadband and WiMAX” said said Didier Bonnet, MD & Global Head TME Consulting, Capgemini.
“With close to two-thirds of India’s one billion plus population living in rural areas or villages, the next big opportunity for the telecom sector lies in the hinterland. We are excited to be in this market, and believe that we can bring our global expertise to enable the Indian telecom sector players adequately tap this massive opportunity.” added Salil Parekh, CEO - Financial Services, India and Asia Pacific, Capgemini
Notes to editors:
· For a full copy of the Connecting Rural India report, please visit Capgemini’s website www.capgemini.com
· Attendees of India Telecom 2008 can attend the launch of the report at the open ceremony or visit the conference media centre for more information, which is located in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
About Capgemini
Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, enables its clients to transform and perform through technologies. Capgemini provides its clients with insights and capabilities that boost their freedom to achieve superior results through a unique way of working - the Collaborative Business Experience - and through a global delivery model called Rightshore®, which aims to offer the right resources in the right location at competitive cost. Present in 36 countries, Capgemini reported 2007 global revenues of EUR 8.7 billion and employs over 88,000 people worldwide.
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About India Telecom 2008
“INDIA TELECOM 2008” has evolved as the premier Exhibition & Conference in the area of Telecom Sector. It will once again bring together who’s who in the Industry and will provide the opportunity to interact with the leading Telecom companies and the potential buyers. The event will also offer the participants with the business interests in the region and unparalleled opportunities to meet business associates / prospective clients.
The participants will be an eminent mix of government, public and private sectors from India and overseas. The main focus area of the exhibition and conference shall be on technology development for the future manufacturers of telecom equipments so as to make India a hub for them to meet the growing domestic demand as well as an exporting base. The focus will also be on developing supply chain of components/ancillaries, software solutions, system integrations etc. The event will provide a platform for interaction with policy makers, technology providers, R&D institutions, investors and the users/buyers. www.indiatelecom.org
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