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Acer and Unidays forge strategic partnership for student market growth
Mumbai: With the assistance of the Admitad partner network (a Mitgo Group company) Acer and Unidays have announced a strategic partnership to focus on performance marketing and promotional collaboration. This partnership aims to achieve mutual growth objectives by combining Acer’s high-quality products with Unidays’ targeted marketing capabilities. Admitad has started receiving great responses from Unidays in just a short period. Their GMV has reached 16.6 lakhs and with more optimization in the campaign from Uniday’s end, the numbers will go up in future.
According to industry reports, India’s domestic Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry revenues are set to more than double, reaching $55 billion by FY2027. In this partnership, Acer provides exclusive discount codes for Unidays members, encouraging purchases and increasing sales volume. Acer will benefit from increased visibility among Unidays’ audience, enhancing brand awareness and recognition in the student market. The partnership allows for targeted promotions that are relevant to the needs and preferences of students, ensuring that they receive offers that are most beneficial to them.
Students can easily access Acer’s products and discounts through the Unidays platform, streamlining the shopping process. The Unidays platform provides a user-friendly experience, making it simple for students to find and utilize the best deals on Acer products. Purchasing through this partnership ensures hassle-free returns and comprehensive warranty options, adding peace of mind for consumers.
Unidays earns a commission for each sale made through its platform using unique tracking codes. Both Acer and Unidays share insights regarding user behaviour, sales performance, and campaign effectiveness, allowing for the optimisation of marketing strategies. The brands want to provide a superior shopping experience to students by offering exclusive, attractive deals on essential tech products while also building a sustainable, long-term partnership that continuously evolves to meet the changing needs of students and the broader market.
Speaking on the partnership, Mitgo, India and APAC managing director Neha Kulwal said, “Admitad is extremely delighted to be a catalyst for this partnership. Students will benefit from the reliability and trust associated with both Acer and Unidays, ensuring they receive genuine products and dependable customer service. For brands, this partnership will set an example in the industry, ensuring the achievement of mutual growth objectives by leveraging Acer’s high-quality products alongside UNiDAYS’ targeted marketing capabilities.”
According to Acer head of marketing Sooraj Balakrishnan said, “We are happy to work with UNiDAYS through our trusted partner Admitad. This partnership is a testament to our ongoing commitment to providing students access to high-quality technology. It offers exclusive discounts and deals, making it easier for students to purchase the products they need for academic and personal growth. By leveraging UNiDAYS’ extensive reach and targeted marketing capabilities, Acer will be able to connect with the student community more effectively, ensuring they benefit from our innovative products. This collaboration enhances our presence in the education sector and reinforces our dedication to supporting students in their educational journey. We are confident this partnership will drive significant value and mutual growth for both brands.”
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Wipro hires 7,500 freshers, withholds FY27 hiring outlook
Profit rises to Rs 3,522 crore, Rs 15,000 crore buyback announced.
MUMBAI- Hiring may be on, but visibility is off, Wipro is adding talent even as it pauses the crystal ball. The company hired 7,500 freshers in FY26 but stopped short of offering any hiring outlook for FY27, underscoring the uncertainty gripping the IT services sector as it pivots towards an AI-led operating model.
The disclosure came alongside its fourth-quarter earnings, where management flagged volatile demand conditions and refrained from committing to future workforce expansion. Chief human resources officer Saurabh Govil noted that over 3,000 of the total hires were onboarded in the March quarter alone, signalling continued intake despite a lack of clarity on deployment pipelines.
This divergence active hiring without forward guidance reflects a broader industry pattern where talent acquisition continues even as deal conversions remain uneven and client spending cycles stretch. Wipro expects its IT services revenue for the June quarter to range between a decline of 2 per cent and flat growth sequentially in constant currency terms, reinforcing near-term caution.
Chief executive officer Srini Pallia pointed to artificial intelligence as both a disruptor and an opportunity. He said evolving client priorities are pushing the company towards outcome-driven engagements, with Wipro increasingly focusing on a services-as-software model through its AI Native Business and Platforms unit. The shift marks a structural change from traditional headcount-led growth to AI-enabled delivery frameworks.
The company has already committed over $1 billion to its AI ecosystem, with investors closely watching how these investments translate into revenue. For now, the numbers present a mixed picture. Net profit rose sequentially to Rs 3,522 crore, while revenue grew 3 per cent to Rs 24,236 crore. However, core IT services performance remained under pressure, with full-year revenue declining 0.3 per cent in dollar terms and 1.6 per cent in constant currency.
Large deal bookings offered a counterpoint, rising 45.4 per cent year-on-year to $7.8 billion, highlighting a widening gap between deal wins and actual revenue realisation. On a quarterly basis, IT services revenue slipped 1.2 per cent sequentially, signalling continued softness in execution.
Margins, however, told a more optimistic story. Operating margins expanded to 17.3 per cent in the fourth quarter, up from 14.8 per cent in the previous quarter, reflecting improved cost discipline. That said, the company cautioned that upcoming wage hikes and the ramp-up of large deals could exert pressure going forward.
Attrition stood at 13.8 per cent in the March quarter, indicating stabilisation after periods of elevated churn. Alongside its earnings, Wipro also announced a Rs 15,000 crore share buyback, reinforcing its focus on shareholder returns, with a payout ratio of 88 per cent over the past three years.
Taken together, the numbers capture a company in transition investing in AI, maintaining hiring momentum, but navigating a demand environment where growth is uneven and visibility remains limited.
