Sandeep Kalra, our Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, recently participated in Harvard University’s India Conference 2026 as part of the panel discussion, “The Capability Shift: India’s Services Hubs in an AI-Native World,” moderated by Dr. Ravi Ramamurti, Professor of International Business & Strategy at Harvard Business School. Joined by Tsubasa (Tsuby) SHIRAISHI , CEO of Rakuten India, and Ajit Prabhu, Co-Founder and CEO of Quest Global, the discussion explored how AI is reshaping global capability centers and shifting technology services toward greater ownership and enterprise impact. Alongside sharing industry perspectives, Sandeep engaged with students and emerging professionals, encouraging the next generation to take ownership as the industry moves through a structural shift driven by AI. A clear takeaway: AI may be redefining how work gets done, but the future will be shaped by leaders who create opportunities for others to grow. #IndiaConference2026 #ReAImaginingTheWorld
Our Founder & Chairman, Dr. Anand Deshpande, was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award at the SEAP Star Awards 2026, recognising a journey that has helped shape not just organisations but the very fabric of Pune’s technology ecosystem. SEAP has long played a defining role in building a close-knit and collaborative technology community in Pune, bringing together leaders, institutions and innovators committed to long-term progress. That shared spirit of community and purpose made this recognition especially meaningful. The moment was further enriched by reflections from Prof. Deepak Phatak and Suresh (Dada) Deshpande, who spoke about Anand’s leadership, values and enduring contribution to institution-building and mentorship across generations. From pioneering innovation to nurturing people and communities, this award acknowledges a lifetime of commitment to purpose-driven growth. A legacy that continues to inspire Pune’s technology ecosystem and beyond. #ReAImaginingTheWorld
A proud moment for the Persistent–Netskope partnership. We’re glad to be recognized by Netskope as their GSI Rising Star Partner of the Year. This reflects the strong momentum of our collaboration and a shared focus on helping enterprises navigate modern, AI-led security challenges. Thank you to the Netskope team and to our global security practitioners who made this possible.
Brand Finance has recognized Persistent as the world’s fastest-growing IT services brand and ranked us as the 12th strongest IT services brand globally. This recognition reflects a company built with intent and sustained through consistent choices, quarter after quarter. It signals the strength of a business that has scaled with discipline and delivered reliably through change. The foundation was set early by our Founder and Chairman, Anand Deshpande, with a clear emphasis on engineering depth and long-term relevance. Under the leadership of our Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Sandeep Kalra, that foundation has been carried forward into a business trusted to take on complex, enterprise-wide transformation. While the recognition shows up in brand value and strength, it comes from very tangible effort. It comes from teams delivering for clients every day. From decisions made close to the work. From 26,500+ colleagues across the world, whose collective standards, judgment and execution define how Persistent shows up in the market. We take pride in this recognition and in the people behind it. Over the coming days, we will be celebrating both. Watch this space.
We delivered another strong performance in Q3 FY26, recording our 23rd sequential quarter of revenue growth. Our quarterly revenue stood at $422.5M, with 4.0% Q-o-Q and 17.3% Y-o-Y growth. The quarter reflected sustained momentum across our services portfolio and core industry verticals, supported by consistent execution and operational rigor. We also continued to embed AI across our platforms and operations, strengthening delivery efficiency and supporting enterprise-scale adoption. We thank our clients, partners, shareholders and employees for the trust that enables us to deliver consistent, long-term value. Read more about our Q3 FY26 results here: https://lnkd.in/dHpZRQMM #ReAImaginingTheWorld #Q3FY26 Anand Deshpande, Sandeep Kalra, Vinit Teredesai, Anand Krishnan, Barath Narayanan S S, Chitra Byregowda, Debashis Singh, Dr. Rajesh Gharpure, Ganesh Nathella, Jaideep Vijay Dhok, Kuljesh Puri, Mukesh Agarwal, Nitish Shrivastava, Padmanabhan V, Rahul Shrivastava, Rajiv Naithani, Saurabh Dwivedi, Shimona Chadha, Tom Klein, Vijay Verma
Seventy‑seven years ago, India set out on a bold journey: powered by courage, conviction and the unstoppable spirit of its people. Today, that same spirit fuels a Digital Bharat: a nation of thinkers, builders and dreamers building at scale for billions. At Persistent, we see technology as more than platforms and systems, we see it as a responsibility in motion. As Bharat moves forward with confidence and ambition, we are proud to help accelerate its digital momentum. Here’s to a Republic that never stops reinventing itself. Happy 77th Republic Day!
We’re proud to share that Persistent has been recognized as a Leader in Payments IT Services in the Everest Group PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025 for the second time in a row. Additionally, we’ve been acknowledged as a Major Contender in Banking IT Services – a testament to our deep domain expertise, strong execution capabilities and continued focus on delivering measurable value for our clients. This recognition reflects the relentless efforts of our teams, our commitment to innovation across payments, banking ecosystems and the trust our clients place in us every day. Thank you to Everest Group and our incredible Persistent community for making this milestone possible. Read the report to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gvJZUMVk #ReAImaginingTheWorld Barath Narayanan S S, Jaideep Vijay Dhok, Karan Maini, Parimal Tiwari, Souvanik Ghosh, Mark Gabrielson, Smriti Jain, Abhishek Khadikar, Parminder Beny Bansil, Amit Iyer, Anand Rege, Benetto Ezhilan Santiagu, Sunil John, Govind Prakash Sharma, Najmul Hussain, Karthik G.N.K., Daniel John Chacko, Phani K.
We are pleased to share that Persistent has received an NSE Sustainability ESG Rating of 79/100, a step-up from last year. This places us in the Leader category and the Top 10% percentile, reflecting exceptional ESG maturity and best-in-class practices across environmental stewardship, social responsibility and governance. This recognition reinforces our commitment to creating positive outcomes for stakeholders and society through focused initiatives, while continuing to identify opportunities for sustainable growth. #NSESustainability #ESG #ReAImaginingTheWorld Anand Deshpande, Sandeep Kalra, Vinit Teredesai, Anand Krishnan, Barath Narayanan S S, Chitra Byregowda, Debashis Singh, Ganesh Nathella, Jaideep Vijay Dhok, Kuljesh Puri, Mukesh Agarwal, Nitish Shrivastava, Padmanabhan V, Rahul Shrivastava, Dr. Rajesh Gharpure, Rajiv Naithani, Saurabh Dwivedi, Shimona Chadha, Vijay Verma Deepika Duggal, Dinesh Ramamurthy, Amit Atre, Jayant Konde, NSE India, NSE Indices Limited
Thank you to our colleagues who show up every day to build, deliver and strengthen our brand. It’s a proud moment to share that Persistent has entered the Kantar BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Indian Brands for the first time, and is ranked 6th in the Indian Business Technology & Services category. This recognition belongs to our people, to the focus, discipline and execution that shape how we work and who we are. #KantarBrandz #ReAImaginingTheWorld Anand Deshpande, Sandeep Kalra, Vinit Teredesai, Anand Krishnan, Barath Narayanan S S, Chitra Byregowda, Debashis Singh, Ganesh Nathella, Jaideep Vijay Dhok, Kuljesh Puri, Mukesh Agarwal, Nitish Shrivastava, Padmanabhan V, Rahul Shrivastava, Dr. Rajesh Gharpure, Rajiv Naithani, Saurabh Dwivedi, Shimona Chadha, Tom Klein, Vijay Verma
We are thrilled to share that Dr. Anand Deshpande, our Founder, Chairman and Managing Director, has been elected as a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy - INSA, one of the highest honors recognizing leadership contributions in science and technology in India. This prestigious fellowship reflects Dr. Anand’s remarkable journey in technology, innovation and his sustained commitment to advancing the field of Computer Science and IT. His election to INSA highlights not just a personal achievement but also the growing impact of industry-led contributions to India’s scientific ecosystem. Heartiest congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Anand!
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