Srinagar:
Aegis Limited, India’s leading business process
outsourcing (BPO) provider and an Essar Group company, today announced setting
up two BPO centers in Jammu & Kashmir with an investment of about Rs100
crore. This makes Aegis the first BPO multinational company to set up
operations in the state.
Aegis made the announcement today at a ceremony where
the Chief Guest, Mr Omar Abdullah, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Jammu &
Kashmir, unveiled the foundation stone of company’s first BPO center in
Srinagar. The function was attended by senior ministers, bureaucrats,
corporations, local administration representatives and the national media.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Shashi Ruia, Chairman,
Essar Group, said, “Essar has a large national footprint, and we see J&K,
with its young and dynamic leadership, playing an important role in India’s
economic growth and development. Hopefully, Aegis’ initiative will encourage
other large companies to invest in the state.”
Mr Aparup Sengupta, Managing Director & Global CEO
of Aegis Limited, said, “With 32,000 employees across 32 global locations, we
believe our responsibility is not just to create employment but also to train
human resources and develop their skills. We are proud to extend that same
opportunity to the people of Jammu & Kashmir so that they can join the
country’s economic mainstream.”
Aegis plans to set up two call centers, one in Jammu
and another in Kashmir, offering direct and indirect employment opportunities
to 2000 people in the state, as well as economic benefits through related
services like transport, training, HR, cafeteria, office supplies, and center
development and maintenance.
The Aegis BPO centers will boast of state-of-the-art
facilities and the latest technology, in line with other Aegis centers
worldwide. The first center in Srinagar is expected to start operations in the
next three months.
About Aegis BPO
Aegis BPO is one of the fastest growing global business process outsourcing
(BPO) providers that offers customer lifecycle management and a variety of
value-added, interactive and back-office services for global enterprise
clients. With annual revenues of over USD 450 million, Aegis BPO is one of the
fastest growing BPO companies globally. As a part of the Essar Group, one of
India’s largest conglomerates in terms of enterprise value, Aegis BPO has
strong financial stability and is well-positioned for growth. Aegis BPO
services some of the world’s largest corporations in the Telecom, Banking,
Insurance and Healthcare verticals through its 32 delivery facilities in the
Philippines, India, the United States and Costa Rica. By delivering high
quality services from offshore locations, Aegis BPO’s service delivery centers
reduce costs, improve performance and increase revenues. Aegis BPO is well
positioned for growth and geographic expansion as it delivers on its mission to
become a top-tier global outsourcing solutions provider.
www.aegisbpo.com
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About Essar Global
Essar Global Limited (EGL) is a diversified business corporation with a
balanced portfolio of assets in the manufacturing and services sectors of
Steel, Energy, Power, Communications, Shipping Ports & Logistics,
Construction and Mining & Minerals. Essar employs more than 50,000 people
across offices in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.
www.essar.com
Media Contacts
Jammu & Kashmir
Zahoor Malik
State President
Essar Group, J&K
Telephone: +91 99060 00666
Mumbai
Manisha Awasthi
GM - Corporate Communications
Telecom Business Group
Telephone: +91 98339 45761
Email:
manisha.awasthi@essar.com
Sharad Goel
Group Head – Media Relations
Essar Group
Telephone: +91 22 6660 1858
Email: sharad.goel@essar.com
New Delhi
Parikshit Kaul
Joint GM – Essar Group
Telephone: +91 98735 70816
Email: parikshit.kaul@essar.com
