Manoj Bhat has been associated with Tech Mahindra since 2006. He brings with him a rich experience of more than 20 years in the IT and ITES industry -- across various roles in Finance, Corporate Planning & Development, Merger & Acquisitions, and Strategy, and has played a key role in Tech Mahindra’s organic and non-organic growth initiatives.
He has been the Deputy CFO of Tech Mahindra from 2013, with global responsibilities for Business Finance, Investor Relations and Corporate Planning. He is also handling the role of ‘Head of Mergers and Acquisitions’ for Tech Mahindra from 2011 and is responsible for the acquisition strategy of the company.
Mr. Bhat has a Bachelors in Technology degree from IIT Mumbai and a postgraduate diploma in management (PGDM) from IIM Bangalore.
As a CFO of Tech Mahindra, what are your top three strategic priorities?
Tech Mahindra has been on a transformation journey over the last few quarters, using a multi-pronged approach of digital and service modernisation, embracing new age delivery and improving operational efficiencies while reskilling our talent pool. Providing strategic inputs on investing in high yield, high growth businesses, while driving performance management and enhancement is key. The other strategic priority is to make sure our processes and systems are in line with the changing needs and demands of the marketplace, and incorporating technology changes like automation and AI, and data analytics to help steer agile decision-making. Last, but not the least, driving operating efficiencies and helping Tech Mahindra drive value creation for investors, customers and employees is a priority area.
As a company, we have started this journey well, but believe that we have to keep the momentum and achieve a lot more.
Due to rationalisation of onsite and offshore, what impact do you think it will have on your company margins going forward?
Tech Mahindra is a global digital transformation provider with operations in 90 countries serving over 926 customers - this, apart from the partner and alliance ecosystem that we work with. Also, co-innovation with clients, academia, industry as well as collaborating with start-ups form an integral part of our TECHMNxt charter.
This story is from the August 6, 2018 edition of Dalal Street Investment Journal.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the August 6, 2018 edition of Dalal Street Investment Journal.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
How To Invest In An Ageing Bull Market
Bull rallies (periods when stock prices rise) and bear declines (periods when stock prices fall) are natural parts of stock market cycles, but they don't follow a fixed timeline.
Should You Entrust All Your Money To A Single AMC?
If you are a market participant, you have probably heard the quote 'don't put all your eggs in one basket', which suggests diversification. Investors often focus on diversifying across categories like large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap, but they may unintentionally overlook diversification across different AMCs. The question arises: is AMC-wise diversification really necessary? Rakesh Deshmukh takes a closer look at this scenario
Wild Swings Engulf Global Equities
U.S. stock markets experienced significant volatility. An early-week rally pushed the markets to new highs, but this momentum faded, primarily due to weaknesses in the tech sector. The major indices had a mixed finish with, S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed lower, while the Dow recorded a notable gain.
U.S. Elections and China's Economy Hamper Commodities
Commodity markets experienced selling pressure in the last fortnight, driven by uncertainties surrounding the upcoming U.S. presidential elections, concerns about the Chinese economy, and increased agricultural production in Brazil.
Wealth Building For Retirement Through Mutual Funds
Retirement is one of the most crucial and lifechanging phases. It marks a period where maintaining your lifestyle becomes paramount even though your regular income stops.
Mastering Investment with Information Ratio
Information Ratio helps in navigating the complexities of the investment landscape by assessing an active fund manager's performance. And though it has its limitations, it remains an essential part of the finance industry. The article explains what Information Ratio is and how investors can use it as another tool
Plan To Be Financially Independent
Each of us aspires to be financially independent as it ensures having enough resources to be self-sufficient and control our finances.
❝Technology is the new game-changer"
With a new breed of young investors entering the financial markets, it is the use of technology that is increasingly playing a major role in how investments are done and tracked. Anand Radhakrishnan, Managing Director, Sundaram Mutual Fund, shares his opinion about how this factor is turning into a significant tool and how it will shape the strategies of his company
What If Donald Trumps?
The potential election of Donald Trump as president in the U.S. carries significant implications for the Indian equity market. It could lead to changes in the global trade dynamics, in particular affecting the Indian IT sector while also raising inflation levels and leading to yet another revision in the visa programme for Indians who want to work in the US. The article takes a closer look at what may lie in store
Sectoral Gains Make A Mark
Benchmark indices continued their uptrend, reaching new record highs, although the pace has slowed as the broader markets faced selling pressures
