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What is happening to the Indian IT bench? | Explained

1 source · first seen 03:17 3 Oct · updated 03:17 3 Oct

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  • Indian IT companies are managing bench staff more tightly as project demand fluctuates
  • The bench is shifting from a strategic buffer to a talent pool shaped by utilisation
  • Utilisation and staffing practices affect margins at Indian IT services firms

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