Merger & Acquisition: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: May 2026

Merger & Acquisition

Wipro Completes Acquisition of Olam Groups Mindsprint

May 15, 2026

Cognizant Acquires Astreya to Operationalize AI Infrastructure

In a decisive move to solidify its position as an AI builder, Cognizant has entered in...

Merger & Acquisition

May 4, 2026

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Tech Giant Wipro Acquires Alpha Net Consulting

Wipro Limited, a leading global information technology, consulting, and business process services co...

Merger & Acquisition

Apr 15, 2026

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Wipro to Acquire Mindsprint for Million

In a move that signals a bold new era of vertical-specific dominance, Wipro Limited has announced a ...

Merger & Acquisition

Apr 7, 2026

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Industry

upGrad to Acquire Unacademy in Major 100% Share-Swap Deal

Edtech unicorn upGrad has signed a definitive term sheet to acquire its rival Unacademy in an all-stock transaction. Announced in mid-March 2026 by founders Ronnie Screwvala and Gaurav Munjal, the deal signals a massive consolidation as the industry pivots from pandemic-era hyper-growth toward sustainable, AI-driven operations. upGrad Acquires Unacademy: The “Full-Stack” Education Vision The merger creates an edtech powerhouse […]

Mar 27, 2026

Merger & Acquisition

Infosys to Acquire Stratus; Healthcare and Insurance Jobs Shift

Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services provider, has announced a major inorganic growth push by entering into definitive agreements to acquire two U.S.-based firms for a combined value of $560 million. On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the company confirmed the acquisition of healthcare digital transformation leader Optimum Healthcare IT for $465 million and insurance technology specialist Stratus for $95 million. […]

Mar 26, 2026

Merger & Acquisition

upGrad Acquires Internshala to Dominate Early-Career Recruitment

upGrad has announced the acquisition of Internshala, the world’s largest early-talent marketplace. The deal, finalized on February 26, 2026, is structured as a 90% stock-swap transaction. While the exact financial terms remain undisclosed, industry sources estimate the deal values Internshala at approximately ₹100 crore. Bridging the Silos: Education Meets Employment The acquisition is designed to […]

Feb 26, 2026

Merger & Acquisition

OnGrid Integrates AI Recruitment via Reczee Acquisition

OnGrid, India’s leading trust and verification platform, has announced the acquisition of Reczee, an innovative AI-powered recruitment automation startup. This strategic acquisition marks a significant shift in the industry, signaling a future where talent acquisition and background verification are no longer siloed functions but a single, seamless digital workflow. OnGrid Bridging the Gap Between Hiring […]

Feb 11, 2026

Merger & Acquisition

JSW Paints Finalizes Historic Acquisition of AkzoNobel India

JSW Paints Limited has officially completed its acquisition of a controlling majority stake in AkzoNobel India Limited (ANIL). The deal, finalized on December 10, 2025, marks one of the largest transactions in the history of the Indian paint industry, effectively merging the “Magic of Dulux” with the aggressive “Thoughtfulness” of the JSW Group. Following the completion […]

Jan 2, 2026

Layoffs

Sapiens Moves HQ to London and Slashes 800 Jobs

Sapiens International Corporation, a long-standing leader in the insurance technology (InsurTech) sector, is undergoing a radical transformation following its $2.5 billion acquisition by the American private equity firm Advent International. The completion of the deal in mid-December 2025 has immediately triggered a series of aggressive restructuring moves, including massive workforce reductions, the replacement of nearly its […]

Dec 31, 2025

Merger & Acquisition

Encora Acquisition to Boost Coforge Top Line by 28%

The Indian IT services landscape is witnessing a significant shift as mid-tier leader Coforge Limited moves forward with its acquisition of Encora, a move that market analysts increasingly view as a “long-term positive” for the firm’s global footprint. While the deal involves a substantial capital outlay, the strategic alignment between Coforge’s vertical expertise and Encora’s […]

Dec 30, 2025

Merger & Acquisition

HCLTech Acquires HPE Telco Solutions

HCLTech, India’s third-largest IT services provider, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Telco Solutions Business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). The deal, valued at up to $160 million (approximately ₹1,340 crore), represents a massive step toward HCLTech’s vision of becoming a global leader in AI-led network services and 5G transformation. The HCLTech board announced the acquisition […]

Dec 19, 2025

Merger & Acquisition

Coursera to Acquire Udemy to Create Global Learning Powerhouse

Coursera and Udemy have officially entered into a definitive merger agreement. The all-stock transaction values the combined company at approximately $2.5 billion, creating a global learning powerhouse designed to dominate the “AI era” of workforce training. The announcement, made on December 17, 2025, comes as the edtech industry shifts its focus from pandemic-era consumer growth to […]

Dec 18, 2025