Tech Mahindra, Bharat ke sabse bade IT service providers mein se ek, ka safar 1986 mein shuru hua. Is company ka maqsad tha bharatiya aur videshi markets mein IT services, consulting, aur outsourcing solutions provide karna. Company ne apni journey ek choti si software unit ke roop mein shuru ki thi, lekin aaj ye duniya ke sabse bade technology giants mein shamil hai.
Aaj ke is article mein hum Tech Mahindra ke itihaas ko detail mein dekhenge—suru se lekar aaj tak, jab ye company global technology ecosystem ka ek ahem hissa ban chuki hai.
Suruwat (1986-2000)
Tech Mahindra ki shuruwat 1986 mein Mahindra & Mahindra aur British Telecom ke joint venture ke roop mein hui thi. Iska naam shuruaat mein “Mahindra British Telecom” ya “MBT” tha. Company ka main focus telecommunications sector ke liye software services provide karna tha.
1980s ke ant aur 1990s ke shuruwat mein, jab Bharat mein IT sector apne pair jamane laga, Tech Mahindra ne telecommunications industry ke liye apne solutions ke zariye apni ek strong pehchan banayi. Is dauraan, company ne multiple telecom operators ke saath kaam kiya aur unke liye customized solutions develop kiye.
1994 mein, MBT ne apna pehla overseas office UK mein establish kiya, jisse uska international expansion shuru hua.
Vikas aur Diversification (2000-2010)
2000 ke dashak mein Tech Mahindra ne apne business ko aur bhi diversified aur expanded kiya. 2005 mein, company ne British Telecom ka stake buyback kiya, aur Tech Mahindra ek independent company ban gayi. Yeh ek ahem kadam tha, kyunki iske baad Tech Mahindra ne doosre verticals mein bhi apni presence banani shuru ki.
2006 mein, company ne apna IPO (Initial Public Offering) launch kiya, jo ki kaafi safal raha. Is IPO ne Tech Mahindra ko public listing ka darja diya, jisse company ne apne operations ko aur bhi tezi se expand karne ka moka mila.
Satyam Acquisition: Ek Naya Chapter 2009 mein Tech Mahindra ne Satyam Computer Services ka acquisition kiya, jo ki IT industry ke itihaas mein ek turning point maana jata hai. Satyam, jo ki 2008 mein ek fraud scandal ke kaaran kaafi badnaam ho chuki thi, usko acquire karke Tech Mahindra ne apni IT services capabilities ko aur bhi strengthen kiya. Is acquisition ke baad, company ne Satyam ke customers, employees, aur services ko successfully integrate kiya aur apne aap ko IT services industry mein ek leading player ke roop mein establish kiya.
Tech Mahindra ka Global Expansion (2010-2020)
2010 ke baad, Tech Mahindra ne apna focus global markets par aur bhi zyada badha diya. Company ne America, Europe, aur Asia-Pacific jaise regions mein apne presence ko strong kiya. Apne services portfolio mein digital transformation, cloud computing, data analytics, aur cyber security jaisi naye services add ki.
Is dauraan, Tech Mahindra ne kai strategic acquisitions bhi kiye. Jaise ki 2014 mein, company ne Lightbridge Communications Corporation (LCC) ko acquire kiya, jo ki wireless engineering aur services mein visheshagya thi. Is acquisition se Tech Mahindra ne apne telecom services capabilities ko aur bhi majboot kiya.
2015 mein, company ne SOFGEN Holdings Limited, ek banking aur financial services technology company ko acquire kiya. Isse Tech Mahindra ke banking, financial services, aur insurance (BFSI) sector mein presence aur strong hui.
2017 mein, company ne BIO Agency, ek UK based digital transformation aur innovation agency ko acquire kiya. Is acquisition ne Tech Mahindra ko Europe market mein apni digital capabilities ko expand karne ka moka diya.
Digital Transformation aur Naye Initiatives (2020 se Aage)
2020 ke baad, jab duniya COVID-19 pandemic se joojh rahi thi, Tech Mahindra ne apne digital transformation journey ko aur bhi tezi se aage badhaya. Company ne artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), aur blockchain jaise advanced technologies mein apni expertise ko develop kiya.
AI aur Automation Tech Mahindra ne AI aur automation solutions par focus badhate hue, kai naye products aur services launch kiye. Company ne apni AI aur analytics platform ke zariye enterprises ke liye data-driven decisions lena asan banaya. Isse enterprises ko apni business processes ko streamline karne aur cost efficiency achieve karne mein madad mili.
5G aur Telecom Services Telecommunications sector mein apni leadership ko maintain karte hue, Tech Mahindra ne 5G services ke development par bhi focus kiya. Company ne 5G network services, solutions aur consulting services ko launch kiya jisse global telecom operators ko apni 5G networks ko deploy karne mein madad mili.
Sustainability Initiatives Tech Mahindra ne sustainability aur green technology initiatives par bhi dhyan diya. Company ne apne operations mein renewable energy ka use badhaya aur carbon neutrality achieve karne ke liye kai programs launch kiye.
Startup Ecosystem aur Innovation Innovation aur entrepreneurship ko promote karte hue, Tech Mahindra ne “Makers Lab” jaise initiatives shuru kiye. Yeh innovation centers hain jahan par nayi technologies aur ideas ko explore kiya jata hai. Company ne startups ke saath collaboration bhi shuru kiya, jisse naye ideas aur solutions ko incubate karne mein madad mili.
Awards aur Recognition
Tech Mahindra ne apne itihaas mein kai awards aur recognitions jeete hain. Company ko IT services, corporate governance, sustainability, aur CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) ke liye kai baar sammanit kiya gaya hai.
CSR Initiatives Tech Mahindra Foundation, jo ki company ka CSR arm hai, education, skill development, aur healthcare ke areas mein kaam kar rahi hai. Foundation ka motto hai “Empowering Through Education,” jiske tahat company ne Bharat ke kai regions mein underprivileged communities ke liye educational initiatives shuru kiye hain.
Aaj ki Stithi aur Bhavishya ki Yojnaen
Aaj, Tech Mahindra duniya bhar mein apni presence ke saath ek global IT services aur consulting giant ban chuka hai. Company ke paas 100+ countries mein clients hain, aur 1,25,000+ employees ka strong workforce hai. Tech Mahindra ka focus aaj bhi innovation, digital transformation aur client satisfaction par hai.
Bhavishya Ki Yojnaen Tech Mahindra ne apne bhavishya ke plans mein AI, 5G, digital transformation aur cloud services ko apni growth ka main pillar banaya hai. Company ne apni vision 2025 plan ke tahat $10 billion revenue achieve karne ka lakshya rakha hai. Iske liye company ne kai naye initiatives shuru kiye hain, jaise ki platform-based solutions, industry-specific digital offerings, aur niche technology services.
Mergers aur Acquisitions Tech Mahindra ne apni growth strategy ke tahat aage bhi strategic mergers aur acquisitions ka plan banaya hai. Company naye technology areas mein apni presence badhane ke liye aage bhi acquisitions karegi, taaki uski global IT aur telecom services mein leadership bani rahe.
Conclusion Tech Mahindra ka safar ek choti si software company se lekar ek global technology leader banne tak kaafi inspiring hai. Company ne apne 30+ saal ke itihaas mein kai challenges face kiye, lekin apne innovation aur adaptability ke zariye har bar unhe successfully overcome kiya. Aaj Tech Mahindra sirf ek IT services provider nahi, balki ek technology partner hai jo duniya bhar ke enterprises ko unke digital transformation journey mein support kar raha hai.
Aane wale samay mein, Tech Mahindra apni is growth aur innovation journey ko aage badhate hue naye milestones achieve karega, aur duniya ke technology landscape ko shape karne mein apna ahem yogdan dega.