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Citigroup plans to reduce its reliance on external IT contractors from 50% to 20%, focusing on building in-house capabilities. This strategic shift raises concerns for Indian IT firms like TCS, Wipro, and LTIMindtree, which have significant business ties with Citi. Experts suggest that while this may impact larger IT service providers, it could ultimately benefit India's core banking operations and expertise in the long run.
Citigroup is shifting its workforce strategy by reducing IT contractors from 50% to 20% and aims to increase in-house technology staff to 50,000 by 2024. This restructuring includes cutting the number of IT vendors from 144 to 50 and focusing on higher-cost locations while addressing regulatory issues and past technical errors.
Citigroup plans to reduce its reliance on external IT contractors from 50% to 20% by increasing its internal IT staff from 48,000 to 50,000 by the end of 2025. This shift, driven by regulatory pressures and risk management concerns, may prompt other banks to follow suit, impacting contract opportunities in the sector. Contractors specializing in IT, particularly in data governance and risk management, could face significant challenges as banks prioritize internal control and compliance.
LTI Mindtree shares fell nearly 5% to a 52-week low of Rs 4,239 after Citigroup announced plans to reduce its external IT contractors from 50% to 20%. This shift, aimed at bolstering internal technology capabilities, could significantly impact LTI Mindtree, a key client. In related news, Nachiket Deshpande has been appointed president of the newly formed AI services business group.
LTI Mindtree shares fell nearly 5% after Citigroup announced plans to reduce its external IT contractors from 50% to 20%, significantly impacting the IT major as Citibank is a key client. The company is set to hire around 2,000 employees this year to bolster its internal technology capabilities, aiming for a total of 50,000 tech staff.
Citigroup plans to reduce its reliance on IT contractors from 50% to 20% and hire thousands of employees to enhance data governance and risk management amid regulatory scrutiny. The bank aims to consolidate its IT operations and address recent fraud incidents linked to external contractors. As part of this strategy, Citi will relocate its IT team from Rutherford, New Jersey, to a new site in Jersey City next year.
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