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Mahindra Comviva strengthens global leadership team
NEW DELHI : Mahindra Comviva, the global leader in providing mobile VAS and financial solutions, today announced the appointment of Patrick Allainguillaume as the new Global Market Unit Head and part of the management team. The appointment is announced at a strategic time when Mahindra Comviva is aggressively focusing on extending its footprint in Europe and Americas.
Patrick will be responsible for the laying out and implementing the global sales strategy for the company. Ambar Sur, who was earlier heading the Global Market Unit, moves to a new role in innovation and strategic business.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Manoranjan Mohapatra, CEO, Mahindra Comviva said, “I am delighted to welcome Patrick on board as we continue with our growth story. Patrick will be instrumental in consolidating our business across the key regions to achieve the next growth phase.”
Expressing his enthusiasm at joining Mahindra Comviva, Patrick Allainguillaume said, “I am excited to be a part of Mahindra Comviva’s global leadership team. Mahindra Comviva is well poised to leverage its extensive portfolio of market leading solutions that enrich the lives of over a billion people across the globe.”
Patrick brings with him 25 years of experience in Information Technology and Telecom industry. Patrick also has an extensive knowledge in venture capital, business strategy and developing organizations internationally. He has held several executive positions for VAS organizations in Europe gaining acumen in Sales, Customer Services, World Wide Support and operations.
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UDF poised to return to power in Kerala, says Manorama-CVoter survey
Massive opinion poll projects shift in Kerala politics ahead of 2026 Assembly elections.
MUMBAI: The winds of change appear to be blowing through Kerala’s political landscape and this time, they seem to favour the United Democratic Front. A comprehensive mega opinion survey conducted by Manorama News in partnership with CVoter projects a potential comeback for the UDF in the upcoming Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections 2026. The survey, covering all 140 constituencies with a massive sample size of nearly 90,000 respondents, predicts the UDF could win between 69 and 81 seats.
The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is expected to secure 57 to 69 seats, a significant drop from the 99 seats it won in the 2021 elections. This would mean the LDF losing 30 to 42 of its sitting seats. Meanwhile, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which drew a blank in 2021, is projected to open its account with 1 to 5 seats.
Region-wise, the UDF is expected to make strong gains in Malabar, winning 25 to 34 out of 48 seats, and in Central Kerala, where it could bag 29 to 33 out of 53 seats. In South Kerala, the LDF is likely to retain an edge with 21 to 25 seats, while the UDF may improve to 12 to 16 seats. The NDA could pick up 1 to 3 seats in the southern region.
The survey was conducted between 14 and 26 March 2026, with additional tracker and snap polls carried out from December 2025 to March 2026. A total of 89,693 respondents participated, ensuring representation across all demographics and social segments.
Manorama News has a strong track record of accuracy, with its previous projections closely matching the actual results of the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections as well as the 2021 Kerala Assembly polls.
In Kerala’s famously fierce political battles, this survey suggests the pendulum may be swinging back. Whether the final verdict matches these numbers or throws up another surprise, one thing is clear, the 2026 Assembly elections are shaping up to be one of the most keenly watched contests in the state’s history.
