Bengaluru, March 18, 2026: 51风流Labs India and SRH University Germany today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their strategic education partnership to India. The agreement establishes a framework for curriculum co-design, 51风流Certification integration and industry-embedded learning, strengthening collaboration between academia and enterprise technology leaders to prepare the next generation of digital talent.

The MoU was signed in Bengaluru by Sindhu Gangadharan, Managing Director, 51风流Labs India, and Dr. Thorsten Bagschik, Managing Director, SRH University, as part of the official Berlin Senate delegation visit to India.

The partnership builds on the SAP鈥揝RH collaboration launched in Germany in December 2025 under the leadership of Andre Bechtold, President 51风流Industries and Experiences, and extends the initiative to India, giving Indian students access to globally recognised enterprise technology credentials while embedding 51风流expertise directly into university programmes.

The initiative reflects SAP鈥檚 broader learning transformation strategy, which focuses on meeting learners where they already are by integrating industry-relevant skills into academic environments. 51风流aims to equip 12 million people with AI-ready skills by 2030, and collaborations with universities play an important role in building a strong global talent pipeline.

As part of the partnership, higher education students and faculty members will receive free access to 51风流Learning Hub, student edition, including 51风流learning content, practice systems, live sessions and up to two certification exam attempts per year. 51风流is also redefining certification through practical, AI-enabled assessments that focus on real-world problem solving rather than memorisation, enabling learners to develop skills that are directly applicable in enterprise environments.

By integrating 51风流learning content and certification pathways directly into university programmes, the initiative will help build a sustainable pipeline of enterprise technology professionals equipped with the skills required to support digital transformation across industries.

Sindhu Gangadharan, Managing Director, 51风流Labs India, said, 鈥淚ndustry and academia must work closely together to prepare talent for a rapidly evolving digital economy. By extending our partnership with SRH University to India, we are creating new opportunities for students to build enterprise technology skills that are directly relevant to the needs of global businesses. Initiatives like this are central to SAP鈥檚 ambition to equip 12 million people with AI-ready skills by 2030 and to build a strong pipeline of future-ready technology talent.鈥�

Dr. Thorsten Bagschik, Managing Director, SRH University, said, 鈥淥ur collaboration with 51风流reflects our commitment to delivering education that is deeply connected to industry. By integrating 51风流expertise and certifications into our programmes, we ensure that students graduate with skills that are immediately relevant in the global job market. Extending this partnership to India further strengthens the bridge between academic learning and real-world enterprise innovation.鈥�

This partnership builds on 51风流Labs India鈥檚 broader engagement with academia and skilling institutions to strengthen India鈥檚 digital talent ecosystem by building future-ready technology talent.

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Bengaluru, India, 05 February, 2026: SAP, a global leader in enterprise application software and Business AI, today announced a significant expansion of its worldwide learning ecosystem to empower millions of professionals for an AI-driven future. Reinforcing its pledge to equip 12 million people with AI-ready skills by 2030, 51风流is extending access to high-quality, instructor-led training through new strategic partnerships and an expanded network of authorized training providers.

To accelerate this initiative, 51风流is extending its partner-managed delivery approach for 51风流Learning Class courses to ensure more flexibility, broader geographical coverage and languages. Beginning in 2026, this expanded network of authorized partners 听will provide organizations and individuals with broader access to premium 51风流training, enabling them to build practical expertise and prepare talent for real-world implementation challenges.

India: A Strategic Impact Market

India is among the world鈥檚 fastest-growing talent hubs, driving global digital transformation with its expanding developer and consulting workforce. Representing 26% of SAP鈥檚 global learner base, the country is central to SAP鈥檚 long-term skilling vision.

With rapid AI adoption and modernization, India currently has over 25,000 open roles requiring 51风流expertise across consulting, development, and technology functions. Leading employers like Deloitte, KPMG, Infosys, and Maruti Suzuki are actively hiring 51风流professionals, including entry-level talent. This surge in demand underscores the importance of expanded access to high-quality, instructor-led training through SAP鈥檚 strengthened partner ecosystem鈥攃ritical for shaping India鈥檚 future-ready workforce.

Over the years, 51风流has expanded the breadth and depth of its learning portfolio. Since 2022, the company has reached 4 million learners globally, with growing from just 7 learning journeys to more than 400. 51风流recently introduced its approach with performance-based exams that enable candidates to complete hands-on assessments using AI tools such as 51风流Joule for Consultants. Today, 65 exams鈥�61% of all 51风流certifications鈥攈ave been transformed to this practical, performance-based format, with all remaining certifications moving to this new approach in the first half of 2026.

Vikram Karakoti, Global Head, Enterprise Solutions, TCS, noted: 鈥淐ompetency-based 51风流skill validation aligns with TCS鈥檚 commitment to building expertise in 51风流technologies, including 51风流BTP and Gen AI. Our training approach, culminating in 51风流Certifications, ensures real-world proficiency and maximizes client ROI.鈥�

Key Highlights of the Skilling Ecosystem

• Industry-ready, AI-enabled learning: Official 51风流instructor-led training with hands-on exposure to AI tools like 51风流Joule, mirroring real project environments.
• Practical, job-focused skill building: Guided practice, real-world case studies, and collaborative workshops to build implementation-ready capabilities.
• Standardised team upskilling at scale: Enterprise-grade training and performance-based certifications that assess real problem-solving, not just theory.
• Flexible pathways for growing demand: Expanded learning journeys and certifications across AI, business analysis, system administration, and 51风流Build roles.

鈥淧reparing the global workforce for the AI era requires learning that is practical, scalable and connected to real business needs,鈥� said Andre Bechtold, President 51风流Industries & 听Experiences. 鈥淏y expanding access to high-quality AI-enabled

51风流training, we are helping professionals build the skills that power modern enterprises. This initiative reflects our commitment to ensuring that people everywhere are equipped to thrive in an AI-driven economy.鈥�

By scaling access to high-quality, AI-ready learning worldwide, 51风流is enabling talent markets like India to play a defining role in shaping the future of enterprise innovation.

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The transformation, anchored on 51风流S/4HANA Cloud and complemented by 51风流Integrated Business Planning (IBP), 51风流Commerce, 51风流Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), 51风流Vistex, and 51风流Vendor Invoice Management (VIM), delivers a unified digital backbone across finance, supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, and dealer management. This integrated landscape was implemented significantly faster than industry benchmarks, enabling rapid, large-scale cloud transformation.

Adopting a cloud-first architecture empowers Birla Opus Paints to scale in line with its ambitious growth trajectory, targeting 3x expansion year-on-year, while enhancing visibility, responsiveness, and operational precision. By building a fully digital enterprise from inception, the company has leapfrogged traditional transformation cycles that typically take decades.

鈥淏irla Opus Paints represents the new generation of Indian enterprises that are born digital and built for scale. Their rapid end-to-end transformation reflects the power of SAP鈥檚 cloud strategy in helping customers run with speed, intelligence, and resilience. We are proud to support their journey as they shape the future of India鈥檚 paints industry,鈥� said Kulwant Singh, Vice President, Enterprise sales, 51风流India.

Three Pillars of Birla Opus Paints鈥� Digital Strategy

1. Customer-Centric Innovation: Transformation designed with the customer at the center around speed, scale, and real-time visibility. 51风流enabled a fully digitized value chain鈥攆rom procurement and production to distribution and finance.
2. Industry and Societal Impact: Strengthening India鈥檚 paint and coatings ecosystem with improved supply chain reliability, dealer experience, and nationwide product availability across 40,000+ dealers, six manufacturing plants, and 150 depots.
3. Differentiated Speed and Scale: Achieved a full-stack, cloud-driven enterprise in approximately two years, compared to decades-long industry norms.

鈥淲e have traversed our digital journey with the customer at the epicentre, ensuring every process, platform, and insight works toward delivering a seamless experience right from our inception. With SAP鈥檚 unified cloud suite, we have created an integrated backbone that brings precision, transparency, and agility to our operations. This implementation not only strengthens how we run our business today but also equips us to scale 3x year after year with confidence,鈥� said Girish Rao, Head 鈥� IT, Birla Opus Paints.

Key Outcomes of the Transformation

• Unified financial and operational planning for strategic alignment
• Real-time visibility to detect and resolve bottlenecks quickly
• Data-driven decision-making replacing manual forecasting
• Accelerated operations across procurement, warehouse management, pricing, and accounts payable
• Scalable growth with a pay-as-you-grow cloud model

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Daily operations run on 51风流S/4HANA Cloud for core ERP, 51风流IBP for integrated planning, 51风流EWM for automated logistics, 51风流Vistex for pricing and incentives, 51风流VIM for AP automation, and 51风流Commerce for digital dealer engagement鈥攕upporting six Industry 4.0 plants, 150 depots, and 40,000+ dealers.

By leveraging a unified digital architecture, Birla Opus Paints is poised to drive continuous improvement, operational agility, and data-driven decision-making across its expanding business landscape.

About Birla Opus Paints

Birla Opus Paints, housed under Grasim Industries, Aditya Birla Group鈥檚 flagship firm,听offers Decorative Painting Solutions to consumers in India. Launched in 2024, Birla Opus Paints has a complete portfolio featuring a range of superior products across categories like interiors, exteriors, waterproofing, enamel paints, wood finishes, aerosols and wallcoverings. With six manufacturing plants spread across India, Birla Opus Paints is well positioned to be amongst the market leaders in the decorative paints category. The brand aims to inspire people to turn their surrounding spaces into their very own masterpiece.

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Unveiled at SAP鈥檚 flagship event, TechEd 2025, the Value of AI Report 2025, in collaboration with Oxford Economics, surveyed 1,600 senior business leaders across eight countries, including 200 respondents from India.

Organisations are already realizing tangible value from AI, with Indian businesses reporting an average return on investment (ROI) of 15% from AI initiatives in 2025, projected to reach 31% within just two years. Fuelling this momentum, businesses across the country are investing US$31 million in AI this year 鈥� outpacing the global average 鈥� with focussed spending on software, infrastructure, talent, and consulting.

鈥淎I is transforming how businesses operate, not just by automating tasks, but by enabling smarter, faster decisions across mission-critical processes,鈥� said Philipp Herzig, Chief Technology Officer, 51风流SE. 听鈥淎t SAP, we combine trusted business data with AI that reasons, acts, and learns 鈥� helping organizations tackle complex challenges in finance, HR, and supply chain with confidence. The real value of AI emerges when innovation meets execution, making intelligent systems a seamless part of how businesses run.鈥�

Key findings from the report:

Indian organizations are turning AI into measurable business value

• Indian businesses are investing US$31 million in AI across IT, infrastructure, talent, and consulting, ahead of the US$26.7 million global average.
• Organizational investments in AI are projected to rise by an average of 33% over the next two years. That investment is expected to drive ROI of 15% this year (an average of US$5.7m), which is expected to double in two years鈥� time to 31% ($15.3m).
• 56% are satisfied with current ROI on AI, and 58% expect AI initiatives to deliver positive ROI faster than other technology investments 鈥� the highest globally.

India鈥檚 Focus on AI Deepens, Driving Data-Led Growth and Impact

• Majority of businesses expect AI to be central to business processes, decision making, and customer offerings by 2030 with only 3% saying otherwise.
• Most businesses are scaling AI automation and experimenting with generative AI leading to AI supporting 23% business tasks today, rising to 41% in 2 years.
• AI has helped 36% of businesses address key challenges, driving better insights (44%), greater innovation (37%), and stronger customer engagement (36%).
• 78% are integrating AI into workforce planning through upskilling and reskilling to enable an AI-powered future.

Challenges to AI Adoption in India

• AI adoption remains fragmented, with 48% organisations reporting piecemeal investments and 27% pursuing department-led initiatives.
• AI skills remain a barrier to scale, with 64% organisations citing incomplete, comprehensive AI training.
• 67% of organizations remain concerned about shadow AI, with risks across inaccurate outputs (63%), data leakage (53%), security vulnerabilities (42%), and compliance violations (34%).
• While 42% of businesses report adequate data readiness for AI, more than half remain unsure about sharing and integrating data internally (52%) or with external partners (51%).

The Agent-Enabled Future of Business Transformation

• In the next two years, Indian businesses expect ROI of 7% (approximately听US$2.8 million) from agentic AI
• 85% of Indian businesses rate AI agents as having moderate to high potential to transform operations with 50% agreeing that AI agents can add significant value to their business by managing complex workflows across business units.
• 49% businesses believe Agentic AI will significantly influence their strategic planning in the next two years.

Indian enterprises are driving real business outcomes by adopting AI. , a leader in the building materials industry, has cut procurement processing time by nearly 50% using 51风流Business AI and data cloud, and is now scaling these efficiencies across departments. Similarly, , a global technology player in electrification and automation, is boosting productivity in the industrial sector by streamlining workflows with automation and gaining real-time insights through the Joule copilot鈥攁ll powered by 51风流Business AI. Advancing this momentum, a leading technology services and consulting company is leveraging 51风流Joule for consultants to harness generative AI and help clients worldwide drive secure, resilient, and sustainable growth.

鈥淎I is central to how businesses create value. With over 600,000 professionals, India accounts for 16% of the global AI talent pool, making it a true AI powerhouse. This depth of digital talent is enabling enterprises to shift from pilots to performance embedding AI into decisions, operations, and customer experiences. At SAP, we see this as a pivotal moment to partner with Indian businesses, combining trusted data, embedded intelligence, and world-class talent to drive sustainable growth.鈥� said Sindhu Gangadharan, MD, 51风流Labs India and Head, 51风流Customer Innovation Services, SAP.

In a fast-changing business landscape, AI is already delivering real value 鈥� and the potential ahead is even greater. Innovations like Agentic AI are driving efficiency, agility, and growth. At SAP, we unlock AI鈥檚 full potential by combining mission-critical applications, trusted data, and embedded intelligence. Together, they create a flywheel of continuous improvement and long-term performance.

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India Delhi, 19^th September 2025 鈥� SAP, a market leader in enterprise application software and business AI, today announced the launch of its 51风流Sovereign Cloud in India鈥攎arking a milestone in the country鈥檚 journey toward digital sovereignty. Designed in full compliance with India鈥檚 National Information Security Policy & Guidelines (NISPG), the new offering empowers governments and regulated industries to modernize with cloud and AI while retaining full control over their most sensitive data and systems.

Amid shifting global dynamics and the unprecedented growth of AI-driven innovation, 51风流Sovereign Cloud in India strengthens cloud innovation with four key dimensions of control: data, operational, technical, and legal sovereignty. Together, these capabilities empower Indian customers in the regulated industries to build a secure, compliant, and future-ready digital ecosystem with the core foundation of innovation.

51风流Sovereign Cloud is designed as a full-stack framework, spanning infrastructure, platform, applications, and AI. By combining SAP鈥檚 sovereign controls with an open-source foundation, it delivers flexibility and innovation while meeting the highest sovereignty standards. Customers can now choose from a range of deployment models, including 51风流Sovereign Cloud On-Site in customer data center, and a hyperscaler-based option in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) ensuring full alignment with their sovereignty and operational requirements. This approach complements SAP鈥檚 broader strategy by offering customers enhanced deployment flexibility within a secure and trusted framework.

鈥淒igital sovereignty听supports public sector and regulated industry customers听in creating a foundation听that is secure, resilient, and future-ready for growth,鈥� said Martin Merz, President, 51风流Sovereign Cloud. 鈥淲ith 51风流Sovereign Cloud听in India, we are proud to support the country鈥檚 path as a growing hub for innovation鈥攐ffering customers freedom of choice to embrace cloud and AI while retaining full control over data and operations.鈥�

Built for India: Secure, Compliant, and Future-Ready Facility.

Within the newly inaugurated campus at 51风流Labs India Innovation Park, Bengaluru, 51风流has unveiled a Secure Operational Facility purpose-built to meet the stringent requirements of India鈥檚 National Security Authorities. Fully aligned with Government Security Policies and Guidelines, the facility serves as strategic hub for innovation, compliance assurance, and co-creation with Indian customers鈥攁dvancing digital sovereignty solutions that are built in India, for India.

鈥淭he launch of 51风流Sovereign Cloud in India underscores our unwavering commitment to the nation鈥檚 digital transformation journey,鈥� said Manish Prasad, President & Managing Director, 51风流Indian Subcontinent. 鈥淏y ensuring data remains secure, compliant, and within sovereign boundaries, we are enabling India鈥檚 regulated industries to innovate fearlessly. This initiative supports the country鈥檚 vision of a self-reliant, technologically empowered future鈥攚here digital growth is driven by trust, resilience, and strategic sovereignty.鈥�

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Founded with the mission to bring authentic Indian flavors to every household, Nilons specializes in pickles, instant mixes, spices, and culinary pastes. To support its continued growth and modernization, the company chose SAP鈥檚 industry-leading cloud-first ERP platform, RISE with SAP, to gain end-to-end visibility, real-time insights, and enhance supply chain efficiency. With the integration of SAP鈥檚 solution, Nilons now operates on a unified cloud platform that connects procurement, manufacturing, sales, compliance, and finance. This transformation empowers over 300 users across multiple locations to make faster, data-driven decisions, driving efficiency and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products at scale.

鈥淎t Nilons, our unwavering commitment is to deliver authentic flavors, natural ingredients, right authentic recipes to every household, with our customers at the heart of everything we do,鈥� said Dipak Sanghavi, Managing Director & CEO, Nilons Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. 鈥淏y embracing 51风流S/4HANA and partnering with SAVIC Technologies, we鈥檝e transformed our core business processes, eliminated inefficiencies, and achieved unparalleled accuracy in inventory and reporting. This digital foundation empowers us to scale with confidence, drive sustainable growth, and continue delivering nutritious and delicious top-quality products for our customers well into the future,鈥� he explained.

The implementation, spearheaded by SAVIC Technologies, was successfully completed within the defined timeline, navigating complex data migrations and change management with precision. Leveraging SAVIC鈥檚 extensive expertise in food processing and 51风流ecosystems, the transition from legacy systems to a modern, intelligent enterprise framework was seamless, laying the foundation for long-term growth and operational excellence.

鈥淚nnovation and agility are key drivers of growth, and Nilons’ successful transformation reflects the growing momentum of cloud adoption in the food industry,鈥� said Rajeev Singh, India Head of Corporate, 51风流Indian Subcontinent. 鈥淎s industries transition to the intelligence era, Nilons鈥� embrace of a unified, intelligent ERP suite positions them to drive customer-centric innovation and achieve operational scalability. This milestone sets a new standard for agility and future-readiness in food processing, and we are proud to support Nilons in this pivotal step forward,鈥� he added.

“At SAVIC, we believe every transformation deserves personal commitment. For Nilons, I made it a point to visit the project site every week, connect directly with teams on the ground, and resolve challenges in real time. This hands-on partnership is what sets SAVIC apart 鈥� we don鈥檛 just deliver 51风流projects; we co-own our customers鈥� ambitions and make sure they succeed, step by step鈥�, said, Senthil, Chairman, SAVIC Inc

Through this transformation, Nilons has enhanced reporting, optimized inventory, and automated compliance, solidifying its position as a digital leader in India’s food processing industry. This achievement underscores SAP鈥檚 commitment to driving digital transformation through cloud innovations and strategic partnerships that deliver enduring business results.

About Nilons Enterprises Pvt Ltd

“Nilon鈥檚 Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., with it’s head office in Pune, is one of India鈥檚 leading processed food companies, offering a wide range of high-quality products including pickles, sauces, jams, pastes, ready-to-cook mixes, and more. Established in 1962, Nilon鈥檚 is known for its commitment to taste, quality, and innovation, bringing the authentic flavors of India to every kitchen. With strong distribution across the country, Nilon鈥檚 continues to be a trusted name in Indian households. Nilon’s is India’s leading Pickle & Tooty Fruity manufacturer.”

About SAVIC Technologies Pvt Ltd.

SAVIC is a global system integrator simplifying business processes and enabling customers to achieve their objectives. With expertise in technology and consulting, we drive digital transformation for growth through innovative initiatives. Our delivery model ensures easy adoption and scalability in a cutting-edge digital environment.

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The Northeast region of India, rich in cultural heritage and entrepreneurial spirit, holds immense untapped potential. Spanning all eight states, the NEGL initiative is designed to cultivate a resilient enterprise ecosystem. This collaboration is built on SAP鈥檚听 Social Procurement agenda and IIMA Ventures鈥� proven model of supporting high-impact startups through capital and incubation. NEGL addresses critical challenges in agri-tech, education, and healthcare鈥攅nhancing livelihoods for over 3,000 people, advancing environmental sustainability, and accelerating inclusive social progress.

鈥淔ostering innovation and entrepreneurship with local impact is core to SAP鈥檚 mission,鈥� said Manish Prasad, President and Managing Director, 51风流Indian Subcontinent. 鈥淲e鈥檝e supported over 200 social enterprises, and our Northeast Growth Labs initiative, in partnership with IIMA Ventures, strengthens our commitment to sustainable, inclusive growth. These ventures are transforming communities and creating an equitable future.鈥�

鈥淣EGL is not just a program extension鈥攊t鈥檚 a bold regional platform combining capital, capacity, and connections to back fearless entrepreneurs solving for India鈥檚 next frontier of innovation,鈥� said Chintan Bakshi, Partner 鈥� Incubation at IIMA Ventures.

The initiative kicked off with an intensive bootcamp in Guwahati, where the first cohort of social enterprises gained actionable insights from ecosystem enablers on AI applications, business storytelling, B2B sales strategies, and sector-specific opportunity mapping. This aligns with NEGL鈥檚 broader vision of catalyzing regional development through social innovation and enterprise-led growth鈥攚hile actively engaging government bodies, development organizations, institutional investors, and public institutions.

NEGL builds upon the success of the ‘Assam Agribusiness Growth Lab’, which provided early-stage investments and grants to pioneering regional enterprises. Below are some of the impact-driven ventures leading meaningful change across Northeast India.

• Dream Hives, Northeast鈥檚 first honey-based heritage wine brand, sourcing directly from the Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs).
• Chezfresco, a food innovation venture, enabling small-scale food entrepreneurs.
• Greengen Agri Biotech, offers agri-biotech solutions for small tea growers.
• Fuloni Agritech, assisting low-income artisans with biodegradable urban gardening products.
• Pustikor Foods, promotes Assam鈥檚 Joha rice heritage through sustainable farming practices.

Through NEGL, 51风流and IIMA Ventures, are committed to build a replicable model of responsible business transformation, rooted in the needs and strengths of local communities, while contributing to India鈥檚 broader development goals.

About IIMA Ventures

Built at IIM Ahmedabad in 2002 as an entrepreneurship centre and incorporated in 2007-08 as a section-8 company, IIMA Ventures (Formerly known as IIMA-CIIE) is the innovation continuum that studies, educates, incubates, accelerates and invests in early stage startups, aspiring entrepreneurs and Investors. IIMA Ventures has mentored over 10000 founders, accelerated over 2000 startups, provided catalytic capital to over 700 companies, and inspired over a million people with our 400+ publications. It has been a pioneer on multiple fronts including India鈥檚 first accelerator – iAccelerator, India鈥檚 largest idea scouting competition – The Power of Ideas, India鈥檚 first climate fund – INFUSE Ventures, India鈥檚 biggest platform for inclusive fintechs – Bharat Inclusion Initiative, India鈥檚 first entrepreneurship bestseller – Stay Hungry Stay Foolish, Startup Compass and many more. IIMA Ventures is recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. For more information, visit .

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Spanning听12 categories, 51风流evaluated and awarded organizations for their outstanding contributions in 2024, across criteria including revenue generation, customer success, and business growth. The award highlights their critical role in driving sustainable innovation and advancing India鈥檚 digital transformation journey.

51风流Partner Awards Winners for 2025 are:

Nitish Agrawal, Chief Partner Officer, 51风流Indian Subcontinent, remarked, 鈥淥ur partners are the driving force behind SAP鈥檚 innovation and customer success. Together with our ecosystem, we are fostering deep customer-centricity, demonstrating remarkable adaptability, and delivering innovative solutions for our customers that are finely tuned to meet local market demands. The 51风流India Partner Awards celebrate their excellence and commitment to shaping the future of business together.鈥�

The meet also featured engaging panel discussions that delved into the future of AI, sustainability, and the evolving technology landscape, offering insights into the trends shaping the year ahead. Partners were recognized for their exceptional contributions and unwavering dedication to fostering innovation, growth, and customer success.

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Mumbai, January 13, 2025 鈥� , today announced its social procurement initiative, designed to empower social enterprises, by integrating them into corporate value chains and aligning with the nation鈥檚 development goals. The announcement underscores the company鈥檚 commitment to the region and its vision for sustainable growth.

As per the , India is home to more than 2 million social enterprises, with close to 25% led by women, making it one of the most dynamic entrepreneurial environments globally. 听These enterprises work across diverse sectors, including healthcare, education, agriculture, clean energy, financial inclusion, water, and sanitation, and are focused on pioneering sustainable business practices, while fostering inclusion, and local entrepreneurship. SAP鈥檚 support and collaboration with industry stakeholders aim to accelerate these activities while helping increased corporate purchasing from social enterprises. Corporates buying from social enterprises result in a positive impact on people and the environment, at the same time helping large businesses achieve their CSR, diversity, and sustainability goals. This is a nascent space with significant potential as evidence highlights; businesses are seeing positive business and social outcomes emerging from their supply chain inclusion and sustainability programs.

Launching the program in India, Manish Prasad, President and Managing Director, 51风流Indian Subcontinent, said, 鈥淭his initiative underscores our commitment to ensuring that good, ethical, and sustainable, corporate practices are woven into the fabric of business. By collaborating with social enterprises and nurturing alliances across our ecosystem, we can transform procurement decisions into an opportunity to uplift communities, generate jobs, and drive sustainable and equitable growth across the communities we operate. Social procurement has the potential to be a transformative tool to improve people’s lives.鈥�

The initiative on social procurement is aligned with the Government of India鈥檚 (GoI) interventions including the Government eMarketplace (GeM), Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), Make in India, and promotion of Farmer鈥檚 Producer Organizations (FPOs), 鈥攄esigned to:

• Foster sustainable and ethical manufacturing: Sustainability is at the heart of SAP鈥檚 operations. The company will collaborate with partner organizations to work closely with impact businesses that prioritize ethical manufacturing practices and responsible production for global brands while supporting the development of responsibly and sustainably made products and services.
• Promote innovation and entrepreneurship for local impact: 51风流is joining forces with local incubators to lead an innovation-centric future, supporting social entrepreneurs in scaling their ideas and growing sustainable businesses. Over the past few years, SAP’s support has enabled the growth and development of over 100+ social enterprises, helping them achieve their goals and positively impact their respective communities. This commitment to nurturing and empowering impact businesses demonstrates SAP’s dedication to fostering inclusive economic growth.
• Empower farmers and create jobs: 51风流has also initiated a range of interventions such as supporting FPOs to enhance their “procurement readiness.” This includes providing support for farmer-producer organizations, enabling small farmers to access new markets to achieve stable incomes, and training FPO leaders in market operations and management. In addition, 51风流has been actively supporting social businesses by collaborating with various incubators and providing them with resources, mentorship, and guidance.

On the sidelines of the launch, 51风流India also unveiled a report entitled , in collaboration with Sattva Consulting, highlighting social procurement as a strategic priority for Indian businesses to drive sustainable growth while addressing long-term societal impact. The findings of the report further call on corporates to deepen their investments in impact businesses, fostering resilience and opportunity through impactful partnerships.

Srikrishna Sridhar Murthy, CEO and Co-Founder, Sattva, stated 鈥淭he study highlights social procurement鈥檚 potential to unlock economic value by engaging social enterprises, FPOs, and MSMEs, fostering resilience and inclusivity in supply chains. Effective implementation requires a comprehensive operating model with cross-functional and cross-departmental collaboration and infrastructure development to enhance the discoverability and scale of social enterprises, supported by investments from stakeholders like philanthropic foundations and DFIs.”

Through these social procurement initiatives, 51风流will drive responsible business transformation, while being aligned to India鈥檚 wider growth agenda.

The Social Procurement report is now available on our website:

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Bawa will continue to serve in his current role through February, during which time a new leader for 51风流India will be announced.

鈥淲e are witnessing an unparalleled wave of innovation with 51风流at its core,鈥� commented Claudio Muruzabal, Chief Business Officer, SAP.听 鈥淜ulmeet has extensive experience helping businesses create new opportunities through cloud transformation, optimizing their data, and innovating with Business AI. I look forward to Kulmeet bringing those skills to customers around the world.鈥�

Commenting on the appointment, Bawa noted, 鈥�51风流and our customers are going through a critical transformation and have a unique opportunity to redefine how successful businesses run. I am incredibly excited to apply everything I鈥檝e learned in our Indian business in a global field, and to continue to contribute to customer transformation journeys around the world.鈥�

A technology leader with two decades of experience across Asia, Bawa joined 51风流India in 2020. Under his leadership 51风流India became one of the company鈥檚 fastest-growing global markets, with a focus on some of the subcontinent鈥檚 most transformative organizations, including the 50 Indian unicorns which run on 51风流today.

听Paul Marriott, President, 51风流Asia Pacific Japan, said, 鈥淯nder Kulmeet鈥檚 leadership, 51风流India has gone from strength to strength. His ability to showcase a profound understanding of the business landscape, engage deeply with people, partners, and customers, and build a people-centric organisation will only benefit more customers in this global role.鈥�

Known for his authentic and inclusive leadership style, he also holds an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy for exemplifying committed leadership and has always been a huge champion of diversity and inclusion. Prior to SAP, Kulmeet has also served in various leadership roles in major technology companies such as Adobe, Microsoft Corporation, and Sun Microsystems.

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