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Microsoft appoints Aparajita Puri as MD for India & South Asia
New leader to drive strategic pursuits in AI, data and cloud for enterprise clients.
MUMBAI: Microsoft has just brought in some fresh McKinsey firepower because when you’re scaling AI and cloud across India and South Asia, you need someone who knows how to turn big ideas into even bigger transformations. Microsoft has appointed Aparajita Puri as Managing Director for India & South Asia. In her new role, she will lead the strategic pursuits team, partnering with enterprises on large and transformative opportunities across AI, data, and cloud adoption.
Puri joins Microsoft after an 11-year stint at McKinsey & Company, where she most recently served as partner. During her time there, she worked across global markets, advising clients on strategic and business transformation initiatives while progressing through multiple leadership roles.
She began her career with stints at Bain & Company and Deutsche Bank, gaining early experience in consulting and investment banking.
With her deep expertise in strategy and transformation, Aparajita Puri’s appointment signals Microsoft’s continued push to strengthen its enterprise relationships in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital markets. From boardrooms to cloud migrations, she now has the chance to help Indian businesses hit the next level – and in the world of tech, that’s a role that truly clicks.
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Tata Communications posts Rs 25,104 crore revenue as net profit falls 75 per cent
Digital business crosses 50 per cent as data revenue tops Rs 21,000 crore
MUMBAI: It is officially a case of new year, new gear for Tata Communications. The global tech player dialled into its Board meeting on 22 April 2026 with results that show it is firmly aligned with its digital-first strategy.
The company reported total income of Rs 25,104.45 crore for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, up from Rs 23,238.89 crore a year earlier. Net profit, however, declined to Rs 996 crore, reflecting ongoing investments and structural shifts.
The real headline sits within the data business. For the first time, Tata Communications’ digital portfolio crossed the 50 per cent mark of its total data portfolio. Data revenue itself exceeded Rs 21,000 crore, growing 9.4 per cent year-on-year, underscoring the company’s transition towards high-value digital services.
In the fourth quarter, gross revenue rose 9.4 per cent year-on-year to Rs 6,554.15 crore. Profit after tax came in at Rs 259.27 crore, showing resilience during a period of organisational change.
Segment-wise, data services remained the dominant contributor at Rs 21,440.61 crore. Voice solutions brought in Rs 1,632.81 crore, while the campaign registry business added Rs 844.30 crore. Real estate operations contributed Rs 226.93 crore through lease rentals.
Shareholders have reason to stay on the line, with the Board recommending a final dividend of Rs 17.50 per share, translating to 175 per cent.
On governance, the company has proposed appointing Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP as statutory auditors for a five-year term starting from the 2027 AGM.
Leadership changes are also in motion. Vivek Manglik will step in as executive vice president, interaction fabric, from 4 May 2026, bringing nearly three decades of experience. At the same time, Mukul Kumar, head of ESG, will retire on 30 April 2026 after a long stint.
With its net debt-to-EBITDA ratio improving to below 2x, Tata Communications is tightening its financials while expanding its digital footprint. As it leans into the AI era, the company appears set on transforming itself from a traditional telecom player into a full-fledged global communications technology company.
