This big daddy of business software gave Indian code-writers their first big break
France’s social security system runs on it. State Bank of India’s customer records and Life Insurance Corporation’s policy database depend on it. India’s booming software industry was originally built with expertise in it. A small applause then, suits as well as nerds, for COBOL as it turns 50.
(This story appears in the 03 July, 2009 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)