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Updated on: Apr 2026
OnGrid Integrates AI Recruitment via Reczee Acquisition
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 […]

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JSW Paints Finalizes Historic Acquisition of AkzoNobel India
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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 […]

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Sapiens Moves HQ to London and Slashes 800 Jobs
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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 […]

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Encora Acquisition to Boost Coforge Top Line by 28%
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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 […]

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HCLTech Acquires HPE Telco Solutions
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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 […]

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Coursera to Acquire Udemy to Create Global Learning Powerhouse
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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 […]

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Wipro Integrates HARMAN’s Solutions, Adding 5,600 Employees
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Wipro Integrates HARMAN’s Solutions, Adding 5,600 Employees

Wipro Limited, the Bengaluru-headquartered AI-powered technology services and consulting giant, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of the Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business unit from HARMAN, a subsidiary of Samsung. The landmark transaction, originally announced on August 21, 2025, closed following the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. Wipro acquired a 100% stake […]

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Apple to Absorb Prompt AI’s Team and Technology in AI Push
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Apple to Absorb Prompt AI’s Team and Technology in AI Push

Apple is reportedly in the final stages of acquiring key talent and proprietary technology from Prompt AI, a San Francisco-based startup specializing in computer vision and visual intelligence. The move signals Apple’s growing interest in enhancing its AI capabilities, particularly in the domain of real-time image analysis and smart camera applications. Prompt AI’s Strategic Acquisition […]

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Wipro to Acquire HARMAN’s DTS Business Unit
Merger & Acquisition

Wipro to Acquire HARMAN’s DTS Business Unit

Recently, Wipro Limited announced its plan to acquire the Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business unit of HARMAN, a Samsung company. The all-cash deal, valued at up to $375 million, aims to significantly enhance Wipro’s Engineering Research & Development (ER&D) service offerings and capabilities. This acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close […]

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Capgemini Deepens Cloud Expertise with Cloud4C Acquisition
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Capgemini Deepens Cloud Expertise with Cloud4C Acquisition

Capgemini has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cloud4C, a leading provider of automation-driven managed services for hybrid and sovereign cloud environments. The acquisition marks a strategic move by Capgemini to deepen its capabilities in cloud transformation, AI-powered automation, and SAP services, while expanding its footprint in the fast-growing cloud managed services market. Strategic Rationale […]

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5,600+ Employees to Join Wipro as Part of HARMAN DTS Deal
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5,600+ Employees to Join Wipro as Part of HARMAN DTS Deal

Wipro Limited, a global leader in AI-powered technology services and consulting, has announced the acquisition of the Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business unit of HARMAN International, a subsidiary of Samsung. The transaction is valued at $375 million (approximately ₹3,270 crore). It will close by December 31, 2025, pending regulatory approvals. This acquisition marks a significant […]

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SAP to Acquire SmartRecruiters; Advancing AI-Driven Hiring
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SAP to Acquire SmartRecruiters; Advancing AI-Driven Hiring

SAP SE, the global enterprise software leader, has announced its intent to acquire SmartRecruiters, a prominent talent acquisition (TA) software provider, in a move aimed at bolstering its SuccessFactors Human Capital Management (HCM) suite. The acquisition, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. SmartRecruiters, […]

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