Persistent Systems Limited has been recognized among India's most impactful companies in the Perpetual Capital Hurun India Impact 50 - 2026, ranking 13th overall. The recognition reflects the company's focus on resilient growth, responsible scale, and operational excellence in the AI era.

The evaluation was based on publicly disclosed ESG data, including ESG reports, annual reports, and Persistent Foundation reports, assessing both ambition and measurable outcomes.

Key Rankings and Achievements:

  • Ranked #1 among companies targeting to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 (the company achieved this target in 2024)
  • Ranked #2 across SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being)
  • Ranked #2 across SDG 13 (Climate Action)
  • Ranked #2 for achieving the highest waste-recycling ratio
  • Ranked #3 among Sustainable Software & Services Companies
  • Ranked #4 among top companies advancing SDG 5 (Gender Equality)

The recognition highlights the company's disciplined operating model supported by transparent governance, measurable accountability, and consistent execution. ESG maturity is emerging as a key indicator of long-term value creation as enterprises increasingly evaluate technology partners through the lens of resilience, governance, and sustainable operations.

Executive Commentary:

Chitra Byregowda, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Sustainability and ESG at Persistent, stated: "Sustainability is no longer separate from business strategy. As enterprises accelerate AI, cloud and digital transformation, ESG is becoming central to operational efficiency, resilience and long-term value creation."

Anas Junaid, Founder and Chief Researcher at Hurun India, commented: "We congratulate Persistent Systems on its inclusion in the Perpetual Capital Hurun India Impact 50. The recognition reflects a deliberate organizational direction in which sustainability goals are positioned as a structural consideration across climate action, resource efficiency and social impact."

Company Background:

Persistent Systems is a global services and solutions company delivering AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization with over 27,500 employees located in 21 countries. The company is part of the MSCI India Index and included in key indices of the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE.