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How to use Google Takeout

To know what Google Takeout is click here

To use Google Takeout, go to takeout.google.com, sign in, select the Google products (like Drive, Photos, Gmail) you want to export, customize your archive (file type, size, delivery), and create the export; Google then emails you a link to download your data as a ZIP file, or adds it to Drive, which can take hours or days depending on data size.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Go to Takeout: Open your browser and navigate to takeout.google.com.
2. Sign In: Log in to the Google Account you want to export data from.
3. Select Data:
• By default, all products are selected; click Deselect all to start fresh.
• Scroll down and check the boxes next to the specific services (e.g., Drive, YouTube, Calendar) you want to download.
• For some services, click the button (e.g., "All data included") to select specific folders or data types within that service.
4. Next Step: Scroll to the bottom and click Next step.
5. Customize Archive:
• Delivery Method: Choose to get a download link via email or add it directly to Drive, Dropbox, etc..
• File Type: Select .zip (default) or .tgz.
• Archive Size: Set a max file size (e.g., 2GB, 10GB); larger exports will be split.
• Frequency: Choose to export once or schedule recurring exports.
6. Create Export: Click Create export.
7. Download: Wait for the email from Google (this can take hours or days) and click the download link to get your files.
8. Extract: Once downloaded, open the file to access your data.

Tips

• Patience is Key: Large exports can take a long time to prepare.
• Check the Email: You'll get an email when your archive is ready to download.
• Check Your Account: Make sure you're signed into the correct Google account before starting. 

What is Google Take Out

 Google Takeout is a Google tool letting users export and download their data from various Google services (like Gmail, Drive, Photos, Calendar) into a single archive file for backup or transfer to another service, ensuring data portability and control. It compiles data from your account into a downloadable format, allowing you to select specific products or everything, choose delivery methods (email link, cloud storage), and even schedule recurring exports.

What it does:

• Data Export: Creates an archive (usually .zip files) of your data.
• Service Coverage: Includes data from Gmail, Drive, Photos, Calendar, Contacts, YouTube, Maps, Chrome bookmarks, Keep notes, and more.
• Customization: Lets you pick exactly which services and data types to include.
• Delivery Options: You can download directly, get a link via email, or save the archive to another cloud service like Dropbox or OneDrive.
• Scheduling: Offers one-time exports or recurring scheduled backups.

How it helps:

• Backup: Creates a personal, offline copy of your important digital life.
• Migration: Makes it easier to move data when switching accounts or services.
• Data Liberation: Gives you ownership and access to your data, complying with data portability principles.

Key things to know:

• Exports can take time depending on data size.
• Data shared with you in Drive cannot be exported, only what you own.
• Be mindful of file sizes and download methods to avoid errors.

To know how to use Google Takeout click here

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Zoho: Made in India — The Inside Story

Investing in Global Capability Centres Story in India

Below is a comprehensive, investor-focused watchlist of Indian listed companies (and a few private/foreign players noted) that are likely to benefit from the GCC expansion over the next 3–5 years. I grouped them by how they connect to the GCC ecosystem and marked whether they are listed on Indian exchanges (NSE/BSE). I also included short notes on why they matter and key citations for the major categories.

Comprehensive GCC-ecosystem watchlist (sector → company — Listed? — Why it matters)

A. Core IT services & GCC builders / operators

These firms build, operate and transform GCCs for global clients (direct exposure).

• Tata Consultancy Services — Listed (NSE: TCS). Large GCC/CoE builder & operator. (Forbes India)

• Infosys — Listed (INFY). Strong GCC/GBS practice. (Forbes India)

• HCLTech — Listed (HCLTECH). Global delivery + engineering hubs. (Forbes India)

• Wipro — Listed (WIPRO). GCC/GBS transformation services. (Forbes India)

• LTIMindtree — Listed (LTIM). GCC-as-a-Service positioning. (Forbes India)

• Tech Mahindra — Listed (TECHM). Next-gen GCC offerings. (Forbes India)

• Mphasis — Listed (MPHASIS). Verticalized GCC/CoE delivery. (dailyhostnews.com)

• Coforge — Listed (COFORGE). Vertical digital/GCC delivery. (dailyhostnews.com)

• Persistent Systems — Listed (PERSISTENT). Product engineering / GCC support. (dailyhostnews.com)

• Hexaware — Listed (HEXAWARE). GCC/automation partner. (dailyhostnews.com)

B. Staffing, HR & workforce solutions (direct talent suppliers)

Staffing and RPO firms that supply GCCs with permanent & contract talent.

• Quess Corp — Listed (QUESS). Explicit GCC business line / high GCC revenue share. (Staffing Industry)

• TeamLease Services — Listed (TEAMLEASE). Large Indian staffing firm. (Staffing Industry)

• Randstad India — Not listed in India (subsidiary). Major supplier. (Staffing Industry)

• Adecco / Kelly / ManpowerGroup (India operations) — Not listed separately in India (global parents). Big contract staffing players. (Om Sai Group Consultancy)

C. Commercial real estate developers & REITs (office space suppliers)

GCCs occupy Grade-A offices / tech parks — obvious beneficiaries.

• Embassy Office Parks REIT — Listed (REIT). Large IT/GCC tenant base. (smallcase)

• Mindspace Business Parks REIT — Listed (REIT). Major office parks in tech cities. (smallcase)

• Brookfield India Real Estate Trust — Listed (REIT). Office portfolio with GCC tenants. (smallcase)

• DLF Ltd — Listed (DLF). Large developer of business parks / offices. (kennarealestate.com)

• Prestige Estates/Prestige Group — Some entities listed (Prestige REIT? check specific listed arms) — developer of office & IT parks; signing GCC-park MoUs. (kennarealestate.com)

• Godrej Properties, Oberoi Realty, Brigade Enterprises, Phoenix Mills — Listed (various). Active developers that host GCCs. (beverlygolfavenue.com)

Note: coworking / flexible workspace (WeWork India — IPO filed; Smartworks, Awfis) are also direct plays as GCCs use flexible space while scaling. WeWork India filed IPO docs recently. (Reuters)

D. Engineering & niche R&D / product engineering players

These firms supply engineering R&D, embedded systems and domain expertise to GCCs and global product teams.

• Tata Elxsi — Listed (TATAELXSI). Automotive / product engineering / design. (dailyhostnews.com)

• KPIT Technologies — Listed (KPITTECH). Auto engineering / powertrain / EV software. (dailyhostnews.com)

• Tata Technologies (if public AR?) — check listing/status.

• Siemens Ltd, Bosch Ltd — Listed industrials with R&D centres in India (Bosch Ltd is listed in India; Siemens Limited is listed). These run R&D/GCC-style centres. (Wikipedia)

E. Indian SaaS & platform vendors (tools GCCs buy)

SaaS / cloud / security vendors that GCCs purchase — growth beneficiaries.

• Freshworks — Listed (NASDAQ) but India-founded (not NSE/BSE).

• Zoho — Private.

• Mindtree / Sonata Software — Listed (SONATSOFTW) — digital platforms & services. (dailyhostnews.com)

F. Banks, financial services & consumer plays (indirect demand)

GCC employees create retail banking, housing and consumer demand in tech cities.

• HDFC Bank — Listed (HDFCBANK). Large retail exposure to tech workers. (ClearTax)

• ICICI Bank — Listed (ICICIBANK). Same rationale. (ClearTax)

• Kotak Mahindra Bank — Listed (KOTAKBANK).

• NBFCs / consumer lenders focused on tech hubs (check regionals).

G. Power, data centre & infra providers (supporting campuses)

GCCs require stable power, data centres, and connectivity.

• Tata Power — Listed (TATAPOWER). Corporate/IT campus power solutions. (Sharescart)

• NTPC — Listed (NTPC). Large power supplier. (Equitymaster)

• Data-centre developers (e.g., CtrlS — private, Nxtra/NTT owner, AdaniConneX) — watch for IPOs / listed peers.

H. RECOMMENDED MIDCAPS / SPECIALISTS TO WATCH (examples)

• Sonata Software — Listed (SONATSOFTW). Digital transformation platforms. (dailyhostnews.com)

• Persistent Systems — Listed (PERSISTENT). Product engineering for GCC clients. (dailyhostnews.com)

• Coforge, Mphasis, Hexaware — Listed — midcap beneficiaries. (dailyhostnews.com)

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