Recognition: Persistent Systems ranked 13th overall in the Hurun India Impact 50 2026 list, highlighting its ESG impact among Indian companies.
Sustainability Rankings: #1 among firms targeting carbon neutrality by 2030 (target achieved in 2024); #2 for SDG 3 (Good Health & Well‑Being) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) and highest waste‑recycling ratio; #3 among Sustainable Software & Services Companies; #4 for advancing SDG 5 (Gender Equality).
Evaluation Basis: Hurun’s assessment used publicly disclosed ESG data from Persistent’s ESG reports, annual reports, and Persistent Foundation reports, measuring ambition and outcomes.
Corporate Profile: Global digital engineering and enterprise modernization leader; 27,500 employees across 21 countries; listed on BSE (533179) and NSE (PERSISTENT); part of MSCI India Index, Nifty Midcap 50, Nifty IT, Nifty MidCap Liquid 15, S&P BSE 100, S&P BSE SENSEX Next 50, Dow Jones Best‑in‑Class World Index.
Strategic Commentary: Chitra Byregowda (Senior Vice President & Global Head of Sustainability and ESG) emphasized ESG integration with AI, cloud, and digital transformation; Anas Junaid (Founder & Chief Researcher, Hurun India) praised Persistent’s structural sustainability focus.
Additional Accolades: Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025 by Newsweek and Plant A Insights Group; participant in United Nations Global Compact.
Brand Growth: Brand value grew 468% since 2020, making Persistent the fastest‑growing IT services brand in Brand Finance India 100 2025 report.
