US Senator likens Infosys to a 'chop shop' - Times of India

WASHINGTON: Whatever the state of political and diplomatic play between Washington and New Delhi, business ties and private sector partnerships between the two countries have long been praised for elevating the relationship. But that equation may now be coming under stress, after a prominent US Senator stunned the corporate world on both sides by likening India's most storied I-T firm to a "chop shop" -- a term used to describe a business involved with the selling of stolen goods.

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The disparaging remark about Bangalore-based Infosys by New York Senator Charles Schumer came during discussions on a $600 million border security bill that has already created a kerfuffle among Indian IT companies because it is largely underwritten by a 200% hike in visa fees in categories such as H1B and L-1. A chop shop is a slang phrase for an illegal location or business which typically dismantles stolen automobiles for the purpose of selling them as parts. It may also be used to refer to a location or business that is involved with the selling of stolen goods in general, or a brokerage that sells non-existent equities, both fraud and stolen goods. Another common use refers to a business whose product, service or equipment is of questionable quality.

US Senator likens Infosys to a 'chop shop' - Times of India