A cricket field where girls and boys are equals; Hiring intent among GCCs

In India, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights the nation's rapid economic growth as a major draw for investors. She cites factors such as a young population, expanding markets, and advancing capital markets as key strengths. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal suggests a collaboration between India and Japan, proposing a "deeptech capital corridor" to foster investment and partnerships between the two countries.

Tamil Nadu is also working towards becoming a leader in artificial intelligence and deep technology, launching initiatives including a deeptech innovation fund, AI centers of excellence, and a super app for government services. A family office, Emerald AI, has recently been established with a $250 million fund to invest in early-stage deeptech startups across various sectors.

In a separate development, a non-profit in Chhattisgarh uses cricket to promote gender equality, with the RISE Premier League bringing girls and boys together on equal footing as teammates. Participants report feeling empowered, breaking stereotypes, and developing essential life skills. Despite the positive hiring outlook for global capability centers in India, a report by Taggd and CII reveals that quality mismatch remains a significant challenge, with only 42.6% of graduates meeting industry employability standards.