With current revenues around half a billion dollars and presence of more than 100 vendors, the Indian publishing offshoring industry is quite mature. The continuous influx of entrants in the emerging publishing niches as well as in the traditional areas of STM has led to increased pricing pressures in the market, with publishers aiming to make the most from the ‘oversupply’. 

Offshoring has been driven by the ubiquitous ‘cost advantage’ offered in a lower cost location. In a scenario of increasing competition, dollar depreciation and maturity in existing markets, publishing BPOs are facing escalating margin pressures.  This research note assesses the strategic imperatives for service providers in light of these challenges.

The report is designed to help:

• Publishing BPOs to assess future imperatives
• Outsourcing consultants
• Researchers and others looking for detailed insights