“Tech companies like ourselves, we are going to be winners in the longer run because having technology is one part, taking that technology in an enterprise context, building the business use cases and newer business models requires a lot of system integration activity,” highlights Sandeep Kalra, our Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, in a conversation with CNBC-TV18 on developing enterprise-ready AI solutions and their real-world impact. In the interview, he shares how organizations are moving from experimentation to meaningful action, starting with making their data AI-ready, investing in foundational architectures and building real business use cases that will shape the next decade. Learn more about Sandeep’s perspective on how enterprises, hyperscalers and the broader IT ecosystem are preparing for and riding the AI wave: https://lnkd.in/d3W7Qe28 Anand Deshpande, Sandeep Kalra, Vinit Teredesai, Jaideep Vijay Dhok, Tom Klein, Rajiv Naithani, Mukesh Agarwal, Chitra Byregowda, Shimona Chadha, Saurabh Dwivedi, Dr. Rajesh Gharpure, Anand Krishnan, Barath Narayanan S S, Ganesh Nathella, Kuljesh Puri, Rahul Shrivastava, Nitish Shrivastava, Debashis Singh, Padmanabhan V, Vijay Verma #ReAImaginingTheWorld
India’s innovation movement reaches a defining moment as the Smart India Hackathon 2025 enters its Grand Finale on 8 December. This year alone, 68,000 teams participated and nearly 72,000 ideas were submitted, showing the scale of creativity and problem-solving depth emerging across the country. Persistent has been supporting SIH from the very beginning, and this year, 200 of our employees contributed as evaluators - reflecting our belief that innovation grows stronger when industry, academia and government collaborate. In line with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, we’re honoured to be the Knowledge Partner for SIH 2025 and play a part in shaping solutions for India’s most pressing challenges. Best wishes to the innovators participating this year. The future is taking shape because you’re bold enough to build it. Anand Deshpande, Jaideep Vijay Dhok, Dr. Manoj Apte, Sitharam T.G, Abhay Jere, Swati Thakur #SmartIndiaHackathon #SIH2025 #AtmaNirbharBharat #ReAImaginingTheWorld
Persistent makes its mark at the SHRM HR Excellence Awards 2025, and walks away with two major wins! Our Talent Supply Chain has been recognized for: 🏆 Excellence in Managing the Distributed Workforce 🏆 Excellence in Talent Acquisition As we celebrate our commitment to a future-ready, people-first organization, every accolade becomes a reflection of team members who bring passion, dedication and relentless drive to everything we do. Here’s to raising bars, breaking moulds and Re(AI)imagining possibilities! #SHRMAwards2025 #HRExcellence #TalentAcquisition #ReAImaginingTheWorld Sandeep Kalra, Vinit Teredesai, Jaideep Vijay Dhok, Rajiv Naithani, Shimona Chadha, Varun Gautam, Zoha Kazi, Satyen Mandrekar, Athikhur Rahman D, Mahesh V, Ashish K Jain, Neeraj Sharma, Parikshit Thite
“It is not about AI replacing humans; it is about enabling humans to do much more, much faster,” shared Sandeep Kalra, our CEO and Executive Director, at a recent Fortune India panel on The Future of IT Companies in the GenAI Age. He spoke about how enterprises must rethink value creation in an AI-driven world. He emphasized that Persistent’s leadership approach is built on anticipating market shifts early and aligning technological advances with changing business needs. He also highlighted how staying ahead consistently enables us to deliver meaningful customer outcomes. As the GenAI era accelerates, this philosophy continues to guide how we partner, innovate and create differentiated value for our clients across industries. Catch the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/dRh9_CPm #ReAImaginingTheWorld Anand Deshpande, Vinit Teredesai, Jaideep Vijay Dhok, Tom Klein, Rajiv Naithani, Mukesh Agarwal, Chitra Byregowda, Shimona Chadha, Saurabh Dwivedi, Dr. Rajesh Gharpure, Anand Krishnan, Barath Narayanan S S, Ganesh Nathella Kuljesh Puri, Rahul Shrivastava, Nitish Shrivastava, Debashis Singh, Padmanabhan V, Vijay Verma
She Shapes AI, a Re(AI)magining™ initiative by Persistent, moved from the spotlight to a celebration overlooking New York City at the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. As senior leaders, winners and guests gathered to celebrate, conversations flowed, stories were shared and together we honored a milestone for women redefining the future of AI. It was a night of achievement, community and progress; a reminder that every step forward is powered by those who dare to reimagine. Here is a glimpse into the moments. Anand Deshpande, Sandeep Kalra, Vinit Teredesai, Jaideep Vijay Dhok, Tom Klein, Rajiv Naithani, Mukesh Agarwal, Chitra Byregowda, Shimona Chadha, Saurabh Dwivedi, Dr. Rajesh Gharpure, Anand Krishnan, Barath Narayanan S S, Ganesh Nathella, Kuljesh Puri, Rahul Shrivastava, Nitish Shrivastava, Debashis Singh, Padmanabhan V, Vijay Verma Tami Evanson, Sofia Theodoridou, Vishlesha Patil, Jessica D'Apice, Tanuja Korlepra, Beverly Chamberlain, Lisa Stump, Jennifer Stein, Cecilia Edwards, Jacqueline Ajayi, Gurpreet Kaur, Ella Haman, Kimberly Tobias, Stephanie DeNote, Denise Parker, Madhu Kochar, Maya Angel Hart, Aravinda Gollapudi, Eleanor Matthews, Ana Urraca del Junco #WomenInTech #StevieAwards #SheShapesAI #ReAImaginingTheWorld
As the holiday season begins, we extend our warmest Thanksgiving wishes to our clients, partners, colleagues and followers. Thank you for your trust, collaboration and continued support! 🦃 #HappyThanksgiving
She Shapes AI, a Re(AI)magining™ initiative by Persistent at the Stevie® Awards for Women in Business, brought together inspiring women who are shaping the next chapter of AI. Each winner shared a story that reflects courage, clarity and heart and it was a privilege to celebrate their achievements. Here are a few moments from the event that capture the spirit of the celebration and the impact these leaders continue to create. We remain committed to supporting environments where more women grow, lead and drive the future of AI. #WomenInTech #StevieAwards #SheShapesAI #ReAImaginingTheWorld
Two visionary leaders. One unstoppable journey. Infinite possibilities ahead. We’re proud to share that Dr. Anand Deshpande, our Founder, Chairman and Managing Director, along with Sandeep Kalra, CEO and Executive Director, have been jointly recognized by Fortune India as India’s Best CEOs in the IT Services (mid-cap) category for 2025. This recognition is more than an award. It’s a celebration of their relentless pursuit of innovation, belief in people and commitment to shaping a future where technology and humanity thrive together. The honor was presented by Mr. Piyush Goyal, Honorable Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, who highlighted how visionary leadership can drive India’s rise as a global technology leader. Under Dr. Anand and Sandeep’s guidance, Persistent has evolved into a company driven by purpose, powered by AI and united by passion, constantly pushing boundaries and Re(AI)magining what’s possible. We celebrate not just this achievement, but the inspiration they bring to everyone who believes in building a smarter, more connected world. Join us in congratulating Dr. Anand and Sandeep on this well-deserved honor! #FortuneIndiaBestCEOs #GrowthMomentum #ReAImaginingTheWorld
Two visionary leaders. One unstoppable journey. Infinite possibilities ahead. We’re proud to share that Dr. Anand Deshpande, our Founder, Chairman and Managing Director, along with Sandeep Kalra, CEO and Executive Director, have been jointly recognized by Fortune India as India’s Best CEOs in the IT Services (mid-cap) category for 2025. This recognition is more than an award. It’s a celebration of their relentless pursuit of innovation, belief in people and commitment to shaping a future where technology and humanity thrive together. The honor was presented by Mr. Piyush Goyal, Honorable Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, who highlighted how visionary leadership can drive India’s rise as a global technology leader. Under Dr. Anand and Sandeep’s guidance, Persistent has evolved into a company driven by purpose, powered by AI and united by passion, constantly pushing boundaries and Re(AI)magining what’s possible. We celebrate not just this achievement, but the inspiration they bring to everyone who believes in building a smarter, more connected world. Join us in congratulating Dr. Anand and Sandeep on this well-deserved honor! #FortuneIndiaBestCEOs #GrowthMomentum #ReAImaginingTheWorld
Persistent has been ranked number one in APAC for candidate experience in the CandE Candidate Experience Benchmark & Research Program, up from last year’s third position. Based entirely on feedback from candidates and awarded to only six winners across APAC, this recognition reflects the care and commitment our talent supply chain team brings to every interaction. Explore careers at Persistent: https://lnkd.in/dzJXsNCy #TheCandEs #CandidateExperience #ReAImaginingTheWorld
