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India's tech export story is entering a multi-corridor era
India's technology services exports are diversifying beyond US-dependent IT outsourcing, with smaller regional firms winning contracts across Europe and the Gulf at $418bn in FY26. European buyers demand compliance and process maturity, while Gulf markets reward speed and relationships—both require Indian exporters to strengthen cross-border payment visibility and operational discipline.
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The Wire takeaway
If you're a mid-market software or services firm in India, the US-centric export path is no longer the only game—Europe now expects structured compliance and long-term contracts, whilst the Gulf is buying speed and relationships. Your cash-flow confidence now depends on cross-border payment visibility, not just winning the contract.
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Topics: Enterprise Software · Data Infrastructure · india-tech-exports · geographic-diversification · europe-gulf-demand · cross-border-operations · emerging-markets