Nasscom Aims to Turn India into a Product Nation

Nasscom Chairperson and SAP Labs India head Sindhu Gangadharan has said that the information technology (IT) body had a seat on most tables where tariff structures and visa policies of countries across the globe were being discussed. In an interview with Aashish Aryan in Noida, Gangadharan added that despite tariff uncertainties, global companies are still looking to invest in India, which is evident from the exceptional growth seen in global capability centres (GCCs) being set up in the country. Edited excerpts:

- Nasscom Chairperson and SAP Labs India head Sindhu Gangadharan

There is so much uncertainty concerning visas and tariffs. And, now war. How is Nasscom tackling these issues for the software industry?

We are talking about a $280 billion tech industry. The top conversation is indeed about all the geopolitical changes happening around the world.

The conversation with every chief executive officer (CEO) or chief information officer (CIO) is around technology, laced with the undercurrents of politics, tariffs, and trade wars.

Tariffs are not affecting our industry directly in the sense that they impact goods and services. There is an indirect impact. When it comes to technology, everybody is looking at India as a neutral, reliable and resilient tech provider.

The visa conversations are bilateral when it comes to countries. But as Nasscom, what we try to do is create those opportunities and platforms. We bring the bigwigs of the industry and make sure the lawmakers and senators listen to these experts.