] The reason is increased competition for labor, thanks in ] large part to American companies' rush to outsource work ] offshore. In fact, the competition has become so fierce ] that typical Indian operations in business processing - ] including call centers and offices handling payroll, ] accounting and human-resources functions - can expect to ] lose 15 to 20 percent of their work forces each year, ] versus single-digit percentage losses in the late 1990's. Economics carries the day... As a Center for Outsourcing, India Could Be Losing Its Edge |