Orange Business and Tech Mahindra Announce 5-Year Global Strategic Partnership to Accelerate AI and Digital Transformation

On Monday, shares of Tech Mahindra fell 0.89 per cent to Rs 1,345.70 per share from its previous closing of Rs 1,357.80 per share. The stock’s 52-week high is Rs 1,854.00 per share and its 52-week low is Rs 1,209.40 per share.

In a major development, Orange Business and Tech Mahindra have entered into exclusive negotiations to establish a non-equity, five-year global strategic partnership aimed at accelerating end-to-end digital transformation for enterprise customers worldwide. Announced in Paris and Pune on March 2, 2026, the collaboration will focus on artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and secure digital platforms.

The proposed partnership will combine Orange Business’ leadership in networks, cloud, and cybersecurity with Tech Mahindra’s integration expertise and agile delivery capabilities. By leveraging complementary strengths, both companies aim to fast-track next-generation digital solutions for international customers while enhancing regional collaboration and product innovation.

For Orange Business, the alliance is expected to strengthen the competitiveness of its international operations and expand market access through an ambitious go-to-market strategy. For Tech Mahindra, the partnership offers economies of scale and the opportunity to leverage Orange’s trusted infrastructure to deliver enhanced value-added services.

Both companies will undertake a comprehensive operational review to maximise speed, scalability, and overall impact of the collaboration.

As part of the proposed agreement, Orange Business plans to outsource a portion of its global customer support, quote-to-bill operations, and post-sales teams located outside France to Tech Mahindra. The move is designed to improve operational efficiency and create greater value for global customers.

However, the French perimeter and sensitive customer segments — including national security and Defence — will remain excluded to ensure compliance with French and European regulatory requirements.

Aliette Mousnier-Lompré, CEO of Orange Business, described the partnership as a “significant growth catalyst” that will enhance the company’s global service capabilities while maintaining its core values of trust and performance.

Mohit Joshi, CEO and Managing Director of Tech Mahindra, said the collaboration will help shape the future of enterprise connectivity and enable organisations to unlock new possibilities in an increasingly connected world.

Orange Business is the enterprise division of Orange Group, serving over 30,000 B-to-B customers globally with 30,000 employees across 65 countries. The broader Orange Group reported revenues of 40.4 billion euros as of late 2025.

Tech Mahindra, part of the Mahindra Group, employs over 149,000 professionals across more than 90 countries and serves over 1,100 clients worldwide with a full suite of digital and technology consulting services.

The completion of the partnership remains subject to standard processes involving relevant employee representative bodies.

The company has a market cap of Rs 1,31,848.95 crore. The stock price has delivered 21.26 per cent returns over the last three years.

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