Journey of Birlasoft Limited

Incorporated in 1990 as KPIT Technologies Limited, Birlasoft Limited offers IT consulting, software development, and product engineering solutions. Birlasoft (then commonly referred to as KPIT Infosystems) released its IPO in 1999 and was oversubscribed by 50 times. In 2002, Cummins Engineering & IT wing collaborated with KPIT and formed KPIT Cummins Infosystems. This company core priorityed on embedded software and digital changeover in the manufacturing and automotive sectors. Between 2002 to 2013, the company’s client base grew. They gained complete control of several companies like TVS Harita Mechanical Engineering Team, CG Smith and in2Soft Diagnostics of Germany. In 2019, the company’s name was changed to KPIT Technologies and KPIT’s IT Services business was merged with Birlasoft. Currently, Birlasoft is a part of the multibillion-dollar diversified company CK Birla Group and has more than 12,500 professionals. The company offers services to various sectors, including Financial Services and Insurance, Banking, Energy Resources and Utilities, Auto, Life Sciences and Services, etc. They connect the enterprise, the power of a domain, and technologies to redefine the process of a business for the customers. They kickstart their client’s digital change journey via various strategic interventions, Cloud, process re-engineering, UX and data management. The company has a client base all over the world, including the USA, Europe, the UK etc. Birlasoft is currently listed on both NSE and BSE.

Business Segments of Birlasoft Limited

The services offered by the company come under 4 different categories, as follows:

• Digital and Cloud:Under this category, the organization guides their customers in their digital transformation journey. They offer digital and cloud services to customers based on their specific enterprise needs.
• Data Analytics Transformation Services (DATS):Birlasoft's DATS helps companies derive key insights from their data and fuel their enterprise transformation. The organization possesses expertise in machine learning, data mining, artificial intelligence, etc, which helps their clients in making informed decisions that drive growth.
• ERP:The company delivers enterprise services that help a business in product management, execution, marketing, distribution, etc.
• Infrastructure and Cloud Technology Services (ICTS):The company also delivers ICTS, which improves the operational efficiency of a business and minimises investment needs.

As of March 31, 2023, there are 14 subsidiaries (including step-down subsidiaries) under Birlasoft Limited. A few of them are:

• Birlasoft Solutions Inc:This wholly-owned subsidiary of Birlasoft Limited offers offshore consultancy and software development services to Birlasoft US.
• Birlasoft Inc:This is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company that delivers IT services.

Key Personalities of Birlasoft Limited

Angan Guha, Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director and Member of the Executive Board  Angan Guha, the Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, and Member of the Executive Board of Birlasoft Limited, comes with vast experience in the industry. Previously, he worked with Wipro and was the Chief Executive Officer for the Americas 2 Strategic Market Unit. He was also Wipro’s Executive Board and a part of Wipro’s Executive Council.

Corporate Actions of Birlasoft Limited

The company announced 2 bonus shares as follows:

• The bonus ratio was 1:1 with an ex-date of January 4, 2007, and a record date of January 11, 2007.
• The bonus ratio was 1:1 with an ex-date of March 13, 2012, and a record date of March 14, 2012.

SWOT Analysis of Birlasoft Limited

Strengths

• Has a strong domain expertise.
• Under the prominent CK Birla Group.

Weakness

• Focuses on a limited number of industry verticals, geographic regions, customer segments, and product bringing forths.

Opportunities 

• Can grow by serving its top clients and expanding relationships with them.

Threats

• Huge competition in the IT industry from big players like TCS, Infosys, HCL Technologies, etc.
• Delays in adapting to new technology can adversely impact.