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Tech Mahindra: Ma Activity
Tech Mahindra acquired 85% stake in Canada's Avant Techno Solutions for approximately CAD 28 million
Source: discovered:fintechfutures.com
The leadership read
Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in consulting.
Market context: the MitchelLake Talent Market Index reads 114.6 — Hot (+16.3 vs prior month); EMEA signal share is easing (-3.5pts).
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