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Wipro’s Srini Pallia brings in BPO veteran Kang; does business realignment
MUMBAI: In a bold corporate shuffle aimed at spicing up its business offerings, Wipro has appointed industry veteran Jasjit Singh Kang as managing partner & global head of its business process services (BPS) division, effective 1 April.
The appointment, which adds another heavyweight to chief executive and managing director Srini Pallia’s inner circle, comes as part of a larger organisational makeover designed to seduce clients with more integrated, AI-powered solutions. Kang will report directly to Pallia and join Wipro’s exclusive executive board in what the company coyly describes as “a new position.”
Kang, who cut his teeth in the rough-and-tumble world of banking with stints at Citibank, Bank of America, and ANZ Grindlays, brings over 32 years of technology and business leadership experience to the role. He’ll take the reins of Wipro’s massive BPS operation, which employs a whopping 84,000 staff globally.
Before being wooed by Wipro, Kang played the field with leadership roles at Alight, Aon India, WNS Global Services, and GE/Genpact. His CV boasts extensive experience in BPO setups, mergers and acquisitions, and technology transformation projects that would make lesser executives blush.
The MBA holder from Central Queensland University also served as chairperson for Nasscom’s global in-house centres for the north India region, cementing his reputation as a player in India’s technology services scene.
Meanwhile, Pallia has also taken Wipro through a management reshuffle which forms part of the company’s broader strategic realignment around four global business lines to cater to client needs better:
* Technology services: Nagendra Bandaru will lead this division, focusing on cloud-enabled and industry-specific technology solutions including digital and industry cloud, cybersecurity, data, analytics, and AI.
* Business process services: The freshly appointed Kang will steer this ship, concentrating on digital operations and business process transformation.
* Consulting services: Under Amit Kumar’s stewardship, this division will provide strategic advisory and transformation services to clients thirsting for innovation.
* Engineering: Srikumar Rao will continue to head this division, providing engineering and R&D services.
Meanwhile, Anne-Marie Rowland will maintain her grip on Capco, with no changes planned for this division.
Jo Debecker, who previously led Wipro FullStride Cloud, has decided to pursue opportunities outside the company, marking the only executive departure in this round of reshuffling.
“This evolution of our business lines will enable us to further sharpen our focus towards client needs with consulting-led and AI-powered solutions. This realignment will allow us to serve our
clients better, enabling us to deliver tailored, high-impact transformation” said Pallia, who took over as Wipro’s chief last year.
Industry analysts suggest the restructuring comes as tech consultancies worldwide feel the heat from generative AI, which threatens to disrupt traditional outsourcing and consulting models. With clients increasingly demanding integrated, outcome-driven solutions, Wipro’s reorganisation aims to position the company as a more agile dance partner in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
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Swiggy sees record orders during India vs New Zealand T20 final
Chicken biryani tops match-day menu as fans order 7,500 times per minute at peak.
MUMBAI: India’s T20 final didn’t just break stumps, it broke Swiggy’s delivery records, proving cricket fans celebrate victories with plates, not just flags. Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, reported a sharp spike in food orders during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand. On 8 March 2026, overall orders rose 23.2 per cent year-on-year compared with the same date in 2025, driven by fans turning living rooms into mini stadiums complete with match-day feasts.
Key highlights from the evening:
- Orders during peak match hours (7–10 pm) were 2.1 times higher than pre-match levels.
- The highest order rate hit 7,500 orders per minute at 19:45.
- Chicken biryani reigned supreme as the most-ordered dish, followed by masala dosa, chicken fried rice, garlic breadsticks and paneer butter masala.
While metros such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad led volumes, the cricketing fever spread nationwide. Among emerging cities, Thiruvananthapuram, Surat and Rajkot recorded the strongest order growth. Smaller markets including Shillong, Agartala and Port Blair also showed significant appetite, underlining the expanding footprint of quick-commerce food delivery across India.
The surge reflects a growing trend of pairing major sporting events with doorstep delivery, turning big matches into shared, convenient celebrations. In a night where every boundary mattered, Swiggy proved the real MVP might just be the delivery partner who kept the snacks and the vibes flowing without missing a single wicket.
