BS EDIT: Innovative acquisitions

By Business StandardPublished On Sep 2, 2026

A new deal template

TCS’s Porsche partnership and MHP acquisition point to a changing M&A playbook, combining technology services with strategic acquisitions

Beyond traditional M&A

As conventional IT acquisitions lose momentum, bundled transactions could help technology companies build longer-term relationships and unlock new demand

TCS-Porsche deal

The five-year Porsche partnership will focus on industrialising AI across operations, while TCS’s MHP acquisition strengthens its consulting and technology capabilities

A growing trend

Wipro’s deal with Olam Group follows a similar model, pairing a digital transformation agreement with the acquisition of its IT subsidiary, Mindsprint

AI changes the equation

AI is reshaping technology, jobs and business models. For IT companies, acquisitions that build AI capabilities could be crucial to remaining competitive

From disruption to opportunity

TCS’s recent hiring rebound, alongside its AI focus, signals a sector in transition. Innovative partnerships could create new avenues for growth amid rapid technological change