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NEW DELHI: US-based technology giant IBM Corp's CEO and Chairman Samuel J Palmisano on Tuesday called on the Communications and IT Minister, Mr Dayanidhi Maran to discuss company's plans in India.

According to official sources, during the meeting Mr Maran invited IBM to take part in India's national e-governance initiative besides discussing IBM's India plans.

Elaborating on Mr Palmisano's sixth visit to India, IBM Asia Pacific Director (External Communications) Mr Amanda Garland said, ''India is an important country for IBM. He (Palmisano) met some of company's existing clients during the visit.''

While Mr Palmisano managed to avoid the waiting media contingent, company officials declined to comment on specific issues.

On the reported talks for providing technology support to Bharti-Walmart proposed retail venture, Mr Garland said, ''I am not aware of it.''

She also denied any meeting of the company's CEO with Reliance officials. According to reports, Reliance Communications is in talks with IBM for outsourcing its IT functions.

It had recently signed a 10 year contract worth $600-800 million with Indian mobile operator Idea Cellular to manage its IT infrastructure and with real estate major DLF. It already has an IT outsourcing agreement with Bharti Televentures. - PTI

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