Restructuring aims at improving the competitive position of an individual business and maximizing its contribution to corporate objectives. It also aims at exploiting the strategic assets accumulated by a business i.e.,
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Restructuring aims at improving the competitive position of an individual business and maximizing its contribution to corporate objectives. It also aims at exploiting the strategic assets accumulated by a business i.e., monopolies, goodwill, exclusivity through licensing, etc. to enhance the competitiveness advantages. Thus restructuring helps in bringing an edge over competitors. Indian technology majors have embarked upon the process of restructuring and focusing on three core areas Cloud, agile and automation. Mention any five examples of technology restructuring in India.
Answer & Explanation:
Technological restructuring occurs when a new technology is developed that changes the way an industry operates. This usually affects employees, and tends to lead to new training initiatives, along with some layoffs as the company improves efficiency. This also involves alliances with third parties that have technical knowledge or resources. Joint Venture, Strategic Alliances, Franchising is some of the forms of market and technological restructuring. Indian technology major Tata Consultancy Services Limited has embarked upon the process of restructuring and focusing on three core areas Cloud, agile and automation. Here are other key examples of technological restructuring in India: Banking & Financial Sector: More than a dozen Indian banks formed an institution using blockchain to process inland LCs in four hours, a process that previously took four to five days. Banks are also adopting AI, particularly agentic AI, to enhance service and handle massive, complex data. IT Sector Reorganization: Major IT firms (TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech) are restructuring internally to prioritize AI. For instance, TCS merged AI and cloud units, while Infosys transitioned to an "AI-first" company, reorganizing to focus on Internet of Things (IoT). Logistics & Retail (Flipkart-Walmart): Following Walmart's acquisition of Flipkart, the company underwent technological restructuring by integrating AI and advanced data analytics into its logistics and supply chain to enhance operational efficiency. Digital Public Infrastructure (UPI): The adoption of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) by the financial sector represents a massive technological overhaul, shifting the country from cash-heavy to digital-first, allowing 24/7 banking services. Government Digital Transformation: Central and State governments enterprises are implementing AI and technology for digital transformation across various sectors.
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