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TIMELINE - The rise of multinational IT in India

Thu Jul 9, 2009 5:34pm IST
 
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REUTERS - Multinational companies have been setting up information technology operations in India for more than 20 years. Following are some highlights of the move:

1988

-- Intel starts its Indian operations by setting up a sales office in Bangalore.

1989

-- Hewlett-Packard begins R&D work in India.

1993

-- Oracle, one of the first multinationals to set up an Indian back-office operation, launches a wholly owned subsidiary in India to develop its software programs.

1994

-- Oracle opens India Development Center in Bangalore.  Continued...

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