3. Infrastructure
Infrastructure that is of importance in the IT industry
includes telecommunications, electricity, access to computers,
number of Internet hosts, number of ISP's and available bandwidth
and broadband access.
Software Technology Parks of India offer world-class infrastructure
and various incentives and concessions to encourage foreign
investment and promote software development in India e.g.
100% foreign equity is permitted and approved under the Automatic
Route delegated powers to The Director STPI, tax holiday until
2010, etc.
3.1 Communications
3.2 Power
3.1 Communications:
Communications is one of the critical infrastructure requirements
of a country. India, with its one billion people, over 500
districts, around 5,000 villages and large metropolitan cities
having population equivalent to that of many countries needs
an extensive infrastructure to serve such a population.
Excellent telecom, ISP, and cellular networks are available
in all cities & towns in the country. India prides in
the reliable satellite and submarine communication links that
facilitate good band connectivity with the rest of the world.
Thus companies engaged in IT
outsourcing to India, can be in touch with the vendors
without any connection hurdles. This plays a significant role
in determining the success of offshore
outsourcing to India.
Telecom bandwidth issues have also been addressed. Many private
ISPs have come in this sector and telecom costs have dropped.
3.2 Power:
Power availability has also improved dramatically and has
become more consistent throughout the country.
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