Tech Mahindra Limited, the leading provider of IT services and solutions to the global Telecom industry, has won the first ‘UK Trade & Investment India Business Awards 2006.’ They were declared winners in the coveted ‘Business Partnership of The Year Award’ category.
These awards have been instituted by the UK Trade & Investment at the behest of Prime Minister Tony Blair in September 2005. UK Trade & Investment India Business Awards recognise and celebrate UK-India business partnership, specifically in terms of inward investment, collaborative business partnership, entrepreneurship and innovation.
Mr. C. P. Gurnani, President International Operations, Tech Mahindra & Mr. Sujit Bakshi, President Corporate Affairs, Tech Mahindra received the award in a glittering ceremony at Hotel Taj Lands End, Mumbai, graced by His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, the Duke of York.
Other organizations, which were short listed in this category, were ICICI Bank Ltd & Mastek Ltd.
Congratulating the winners at the awards ceremony, His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, the Duke of York said, “I am delighted to be able to present the first-ever UK Trade & Investment India Business Awards in Mumbai today. These awards celebrate and acknowledge the success and business growth achieved by Indian and UK companies in developing pioneering business models and international partnerships for the 21st Century.”
On this occasion, Mr. C. P. Gurnani, President International Operations, Tech Mahindra said, “We are indeed honoured to get this award. It is a testimony to our highly successful joint venture with BT, for 20 years now. Our relationship with BT has grown from strength to strength and we are now a strategic technology partner of the company. The awards like these will certainly encourage more and more Indian companies to explore new and existing business opportunities and help strengthen the business ties between the two countries.”
British High Commissioner in India, Sir Michael Arthur KCMG, said, “The high quality corporations and business people selected as finalists are testament to the dynamic and substantive economic relationship which continues to grow between the UK and India based on fast-growing investment and trade links. These companies and individuals are leaders not only in terms of the business they conduct between the UK and India; they are also among the best in their fields on the global stage.”
About Tech Mahindra Ltd
Founded in 1986, Tech Mahindra is a leading provider of solutions and services to the telecommunications industry, majority stake owned by Mahindra & Mahindra, in partnership with BT Plc. With total revenues of Rs 1243 crores in the year ended March 31, 2006 , Tech Mahindra is India’s 8th largest software exporter, and serves telecom service providers, equipment manufacturers, software vendors and systems integrators.
Tech Mahindra solutions enable clients to maximize returns on IT investment by achieving fast time to market, reduced total cost of ownership and high customer satisfaction. Tech Mahindra achieves this through its domain and process expertise, distinctive IT skills, research and development, proven innovative delivery models and approach to off shoring.
Tech Mahindra is an active member of various international forums focused on the Telecom industry. We believe that our competence and expertise in the telecommunications industry, combined with our “thought leadership” initiatives such as our active involvement in industry forums including the Tele-Management Forum and the OSS through Java Initiative, contributes to the domain knowledge that we bring to bear when addressing our clients’ needs.
Assessed at SEI-CMMi Level 5 and PCMM Level 5, Tech Mahindra’s track record for value-delivery is supported by over 15,000 professionals who provide a unique blend of culture, domain expertise and in-depth technology skill-sets. Its development centres are ISO 9001:2000 & BS7799 certified. Tech Mahindra has principal offices in the UK, United States, Germany, UAE, Egypt, Singapore, India, Thailand, Taiwan & Australia – including major development facilities in India and the UK.
For more information, please visit – www.techmahindra.com
About UK Trade & Investment
UK Trade & Investment is the UK Government’s international business development agency, supporting businesses seeking to establish in the UK and helping UK companies grow internationally. The services offered by UK Trade & Investment bring together a network of business sector specialists and support teams in British embassies and posts all around the world. UK Trade & Investment works with a large number of partner organisations promoting business in the UK. For more information, visit the web site at www.ukinvest.gov.uk.